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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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National Traffic Awareness Month
Member Joyce Shry, August 03
August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a time to refocus on safe driving as summer travel overlaps with the back‑to‑school rush. This period brings heavier traffic, more roadway incidents, and increased pedestrian and cyclist activity.
Travel destinations and recreational areas see higher volumes of unfamiliar drivers and unpredictable behavior. Commercial motor vehicle operators should stay ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Jumpstart Your Career with Our High School Work Based Learning Internship Program
Member Joyce Shry, August 03
Are you a high school student (age 16 years and up) eager to gain real-world experience and explore a career in fire and rescue services? Our 2026–2027 High School Work-Based Learning Internship Program offers an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and serve your community.
What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-On Training: Work alongside experienced fire and EMS professionals in real emergency response ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Volunteer Recruitment Update
Member Joyce Shry, July 22
Serve Your Community. Make a Difference. Become a Volunteer.
Thank you to everyone continuing to support volunteer fire and rescue service across Frederick County. Our stations rely on dedicated individuals who are willing to step up, learn new skills, and help protect their neighbors during emergencies. Whether responding to calls, assisting at community events, or supporting station operations, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Citizens Step Forward
Member Joyce Shry, July 08
Long before the founding of our nation, steadfast citizens stood watch over their communities, prepared to protect those around them. Today, that same enduring spirit continues to thrive in Frederick County.
Our volunteer firefighters and EMTs are the very fabric of this community—your neighbors, your colleagues, your family and your friends. In moments of uncertainty and crisis, they respond with ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Benjamin Franklin founded America's first volunteer fire department. Benjamin Franklin founded America's first volunteer fire department, the Union Fire Company, in Philadelphia on December 7, 1736. Often called the "Father of the Fire Service," he created a system where volunteers protected the whole community, carrying their own leather buckets and linen bags to save property.
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