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

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)

October is Fire Prevention Month! Fire Prevention month is observed each year to commemorate the devastating damage caused by the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. 1925 President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it our country’s longest-running public health observance!

This year, the Fire Prevention campaign is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frederick County Volunteer Corporations in Brunswick Maryland assisting our neighboring states after Hurrican Helene. The corporations and community gathered donations to deliver to North Carolina over the last two weeks.

Thank you to our volunteers for stepping up to assist our neighbors in need.

Want to get involved? Gear Up today and Join the Excitement!... (Full Story & Photos)

The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness and help ensure your home and family is protected.

From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them.

According to the latest NFPA “Smoke Alarms in the U.S.” report, working smoke alarms in the home reduce the risk ... (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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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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