Saluting Centuries of Service

Last month, the oldest and longest serving member of the Independent Hose Company No. 1 died. Charles W. Bare turned 99 in January and received special recognition from the Independent Hose Company for 80 years of service.

Until just the past few years, Charlie would still attend fire company functions. He was ... (Full Story & Photos)

The 32nd Annual Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association’s Awards Ceremony was held on Monday, April 21st at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Social Hall.

The 2024 recipients are:

The Clint Hughes Departmental Fire Prevention Award was presented to Junior Fire Company for its year-long efforts to inform the Frederick County community about fire prevention and life safety.

Mike ... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday April 18, 2005

Vigilant Hose Co. received a Homeland Security grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The company will get $184,619, said spokesman Tim Clarke. The grant will be used to buy personal protective firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatuses, personal face masks and gear cleaning equipment. ... (Full Story)

Friday April 18, 1975

Firemen were able to save the furnishings of the David Snook family from a fire that caused extensive damage to their Lewistown home Thursday afternoon. The fire, according to firemen on the scene, began in the basement, and spread rapidly to the top floor of the structure as firemen from Lewistown, Thurmont and the Citizens of Frederick responded.... (Full Story)

Saturday April 18, 1925

Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the two-story frame residence and adjoining grocery store of Miss Rebecca Payne, situated near the upper railroad yard, one mile west of Brunswick, about 12:15 o’clock this morning.

The Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly with their automobile engine, but because of lack of water, both buildings ... (Full Story)

Thursday April 9, 1925

One of the oldest homes within many miles of Frederick, occupied by Mrs. Amanda Mercer, at Braddock Springs, facing on the National Pike, was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. The flames, which originated in the chimney on the second floor, quickly spread to all parts of the dwelling. The automobile engine of the Independent Hose Company responded to the alarm but ... (Full Story)

We have added a new section on our home page " MEMBER BENEFITS"
This area will have offers from local businesses that benefit first responders.
Please take a look!... (Full Story)

Monday April 7, 1975

For the fourth consecutive day, high winds have plagued the county and are testing the roofs and trees that braved the 100 mph winds of Thursday.
The prevailing high winds kept county firefighters busy this weekend battling numerous woods and brush fires.Firefighters from Braddock Heights and Middletown Fire Companies fought a mountain fire off U.S. 40 approximately ... (Full Story)

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 300B South Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg, has opened for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 5. The museum will be open on weekends from noon to 4 p.m., except for holiday weekends. Please visit their Website at: ( https://www.frederickmdfiremuseum.org )
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National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. Volunteering is still instilled at a young age within our country. Most organizations within our towns, counties and state would not function without volunteers. In many families, volunteerism was handed down for many generations.

April 20 -26, 2025 is National Volunteer Week.

Many fire and rescue departments remain ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services wants YOU!

The Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services High School Work-Based Learning Internship Program is offered to high school juniors and seniors by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services. Local volunteers may also attend this program also by registering using the attached student application.

If you have or know of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our volunteers are dedicated and professional gearing up everyday!

We are mechanics, bankers, retail store employees. We are in real estate, car sales and the fast-food industry. We build houses, farm and drive trucks. If you need a shirt embroidered, we can do that too. We are students and educators. We work on the beach selling necklaces. We are married and divorced. My family does this with me. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter?

Our selection criteria require that volunteers:
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be healthy and in good physical condition.
• Complete basic fire or EMS training
• Live in close proximity to the fire station.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Meet the minimum ongoing training requirements.
• Respond to a certain ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 2, 1903, Junior Fire Company No. 2 of Frederick put two gray horses, Dan and Billy, into service to pull the Firehouse Steamer. During the company’s Horse Era, which lasted from 1903 to 1913, it owned at least five horses. The other named horses were Frank, Prince, and John. Two of those horses are seen in this photo. The paid driver is William B. Davis, known as “Uncle Billy.” His death in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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