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

Would you like to make a difference in your town?  
Being a volunteer member is a 
great way to contribute!

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Frederick County Government Offices Closed on Labor Day

Member Joyce Shry, August 26

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)

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No Caption Would you like to Volunteer?

Member Joyce Shry, August 26

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.

We ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Important reasons YOU should be a Volunteer Firefighter

Member Joyce Shry, August 21

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)

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Gear Up Class 24-4 Completion

Member Joyce Shry, August 12

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)

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Volunteer firefighter criteria and requirements

Member Joyce Shry, August 12

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)

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Member Joyce Shry, August 01

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)

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Frederick County High School Work Based Learning Internship

Member Joyce Shry, March 05

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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www.FirehouseSolutions.com
Frederick County, MD
5370 Public Safety Place
Frederick, MD 21704

Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 301-600-2281
Fax: 301-600-2592
E-mail: jshry@frederickcountymd.gov
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