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

On the evening of February 24, 2025, a routine drive turned into a critical emergency when a driver became unresponsive behind the wheel. Thanks to the quick thinking of his family, the vehicle was safely guided to the side of the road. An Emergency Communications Specialist, recognizing the severity of the situation, promptly initiated a breathing diagnostic and determined that CPR was necessary ... (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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National Nurses Day, celebrated on May 6th, is the official start of Nurses Week each year. Initially proposed in 1953 by Dorothy Sunderland to President Eisenhower, it wasn’t until over 20 years later that the day was officially proclaimed National Nurses Day.

National Nurses Day is celebrated to honor the work of the nurses who care for patients daily in a variety of healthcare settings. As health ... (Full Story & Photos)

Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is important for everyone. May is National Stop the Bleed Month and May 22 is National Stop the Bleed Day. Life-threatening bleeding can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Knowing how to control bleeding can make the difference between life and death for you or a loved one.

A medical background isn't necessary to learn the basics of ... (Full Story & Photos)

National Wildfire Awareness Month dedicates the month of May to prevent and preparedness.

Every year, on average, human-caused wildfires account for approximately 85% of wildfires in the United States according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Though most of these fires are caused by accidents, many of them can be prevented. Educate yourself on how you can prevent wildfires and mitigate the ... (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 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)