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

Whether it’s the scent of the food, the sounds of carnival rides or the sights of the animals, the Great Frederick Fair has become the event that means summer is closing out and fall is on its way.

The theme of the 2024 GFF is The GOAT (Greatest Fair Of All Time): It’s All About the Kids!

This is Frederick County’s largest event! It features competitive exhibits, ranging from livestock, home arts, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a federally-recognized National Day of Service that happens in the United States on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

On this 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives, and we give thanks for those who had the courage to serve in the face of danger. Patriot Day (9/11) ... (Full Story & Photos)

September is National Preparedness Month - “Preparedness is for Everyone”

FREDERICK, Md. - September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide information campaign encouraging everyone to take simple steps to better prepare themselves, their homes, their businesses, and their communities to respond and recover from emergencies and disasters. Throughout the month, the Division of Emergency Management ... (Full Story & Photos)

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. World Suicide Prevention Day is the 10th. Join us as we rally together for World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This powerful day of global observance brings together over 60 countries, uniting us in our shared mission to promote stigma reduction, advocate for policy change, encourage help seeking, and honor the memories ... (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.

We ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)