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

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)

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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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.

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Ready to serve with courage and compassion?

Volunteer today as a firefighter, EMT, or rescue tech and be part of a team that makes a positive impact every day.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop
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Record-setting heat is scorching America and putting tens of millions of people, as well as the public safety professionals who care for them, at risk of heat emergencies. The forecasted high temperatures are incomprehensible. Those temperatures are dangerous for anyone working outdoors or living in a residence without air conditioning. Public safety personnel need to prepare for a heatwave in our ... (Full Story & Photos)