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

In a few weeks, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as clocks will shift ahead by one hour.

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. local time in the U.S.

So, on March 8 before bedtime, most people will “spring ahead” -- setting clocks forward one hour. It also means that March 9 will only be 23 hours long. One hour of sleep will be lost as this shift moves one hour of daylight ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year in March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month focuses increased awareness on the needs of those with developmental disabilities.

A developmental disability is a condition usually diagnosed during a child's development and before adulthood.

Developmental disabilities impair several areas of development such as physical, learning, language, or behavior.
In 1987, President Reagan ... (Full Story & Photos)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to find a way to give back to your community? Need school volunteer hours?

Join our community outreach North County Volunteer Fair and get involved today!

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Town of Emmitsburg Community Building Gym located at 300A South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. ... (Full Story & Photos)

According to the United States Census Bureau, National Women’s History Month traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women's Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City.

More than seven decades later, Congress in 1981 established National Women's History Week to be commemorated ... (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)

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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A Volunteer Fire Fighter is a trained and dedicated individual who serves their community by responding to emergency calls and providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. These individuals are not paid for their services, but rather choose to volunteer their time and skills to help protect their fellow citizens.

Our VALUES are:

Social Interaction

We value the family atmosphere ... (Full Story & Photos)

The New Year is just around the corner, and so are the resolutions! If you’re anything like us, it can be hard to keep up with all the change that sweeps through our lives in January. Even though there are a lot of new things that we have to get used to, this time of year can be a great opportunity for looking at what we want out of 2025.

To help you get ready for the new year, here’s things you ... (Full Story & Photos)