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

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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Roses are red, violets are blue, wishing you a Hoppy Easter—and a Happy Spring, too!

Warmest thoughts to you and your family on this holiday. Happy Easter!

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FREDERICK, Md. - Community members are invited to attend the 31st Annual Awards Ceremony of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and Ladies Auxiliary on Monday, April 21, 2025. The event will be held at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company located at 79 West Frederick Street in Walkersville beginning at 7:00 p.m.

This ceremony will recognize the dedicated men and women of ... (Full Story & Photos)

If you have the desire to serve, volunteer firefighting may be for you. Departments often utilize community volunteers to assist with the emergency and non-emergency tasks of the department. Volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel focus on training and response activities. Others focus on enabling community members to provide needed support to help their local department run in the administrative ... (Full Story & Photos)

April 28 to May 4, 2025

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is an event where landmarks, fire departments, and homes across the county are lit in red to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024. The event takes place from April 28 to May 4, 2025, during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which includes a Candlelight Service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, followed by ... (Full Story & Photos)

During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.

Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. Every child should grow up feeling safe and supported, ... (Full Story & Photos)

April holds special significance as it marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM). This month-long campaign centers on spreading understanding, promoting acceptance, and applauding the fortitude of those living with amputations or congenital limb distinctions.

Limb loss and limb difference describe the lack, absence, or malformation of an arm or leg, whether present from birth or ... (Full Story & Photos)

As winter paints the season with chilly days and cozy moments, February offers the perfect opportunity to warm hearts through volunteerism. Whether you're lending a hand at community events, mentoring young minds, helping at your local fire department or supporting local initiatives you have countless ways to make a meaningful impact. Your time and talents can bring joy and support to
those who ... (Full Story & Photos)