The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
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The end of daylight saving time is coming up. Daylight Savings Time ends on the first Sunday in November. We “Fall Back” one hour and return to Standard Time on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00 a.m.

Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

The return of standard time means the sun will rise a little earlier therefore you will enjoy more natural light in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders Day back in 2017. National First Responders Day is a day to recognize and celebrate all the brave first responders across our country who risk their lives to keep others safe.

First responders are the first to arrive at an emergency and the profession ranges from police officers to firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, 9-1-1 Dispatchers, doctors ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteer Firefighting has NEVER been AND it will never be “just a job ever.” It is short of amazing. You may have days and calls that are less than exciting, but the important calls make up the simple calls you run. Since it isn’t a job, you have more flexibility with your schedule and hours.

1. If you’re interested in a real-life account of life lessons, become a volunteer firefighter. Most ... (Full Story & Photos)

Halloween is loved by both adults and kids with festivities that include decorating homes, wearing costumes, going to parties, and trick-or-treating. According the to the Children’s Safety Network, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that Halloween decorations start around 780 house fires per year which cause ... (Full Story & Photos)

The month of October is National Slow Down-Move Over Month and Saturday, October 19 was National Move Over Day.

Maryland’s Move Over Law, officially known as the Maryland Move Over Act, requires drivers to move over into an adjacent lane if they are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights activated on the shoulder of a roadway. If it is not safe or possible to move over, drivers must ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it's important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the dangers that come with the season. From illnesses to injuries, there are several climate changes that happen in the fall that might have a direct impact on your ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Internship Program is offered to high school students by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services. Interested high school students must be at least 16 years of age, a member of a volunteer fire/rescue company AND pass a Frederick County Fire Department physical. If you are not currently a volunteer, we will gladly assist you in this process.

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