The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
wantsYOU to GEAR UP

FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day Holiday. County offices and services will return to regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 3.

Clarifications to the holiday schedule:

• Animal Control: Administrative office will be closed and kennels will be closed for adoptions on Monday, September 2. Animal Control Officers ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know nearly 1800 dedicated volunteers are on the front lines of fire and rescue service in Frederick County? Did you know that over 600 of these dedicated men and women are Operational volunteers? We are neighbors helping neighbors – and we would like YOU to join us!

Our twenty-four departments have immediate openings for Firefighters, EMTs, Administrative and Auxiliary volunteers.

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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)

Congratulations Gear Up class 24-4! These new volunteers recently completed their Gear Up New Member Orientation. One of the favorite topics discussed during class is the Maryland State Police Aviation Trooper 3. This class is always exciting!

Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services offers free new volunteer orientation classes - Gear Up New Member Orientation.
This class is in addition ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our selection criteria require that volunteers:
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be healthy and in good physical condition.
• Complete basic fire or EMS training
• Live in close proximity to the fire station.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Meet the minimum ongoing training requirements.
• Respond to a certain percentage of calls.

Time requirements vary by department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Without Volunteer Firefighters our communities we would be in trouble. They are the ones that people turn to in their time of need.

It’s great that we have Volunteers. I mean the world would literally burn without them (or find the money to get it done!)

Firefighters are the people you call when you need help - they are the ones to get the job done! Is it surprising to learn then that the majority ... (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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