Name: Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
Item: Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department
Author: Volunteer Recruitment

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (PFVFD) is one of 9 volunteer fire/rescue/EMS departments in Calvert County, MD. The department operates two engines, a rescue squad, tower, and brush units providing service to a large response area including Calvert, Charles, Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s counties. Our department is staffed solely by a dedicated group of volunteers 100% of the time.

The PFVFD membership includes 80+ individuals, many of which are current or retired firefighters with paid departments in the metropolitan area such as the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Howard County, Alexandria, VA and others.

The PFVFD recently placed an order for a new Emergency One Rescue Squad scheduled for delivery in September 2018. The PFVFD is also excited about the construction of a new fire station scheduled to be completed in 2019. The new station will include the latest health and safety features, expanded apparatus bays; additional office, meeting and storage space; a workout room along with semi-private bunk rooms.

Why Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department?

Becoming a volunteer firefighter takes time, effort and dedication. However, the benefits of saving lives and making your community a better place is worth every minute and every ounce of effort. Here are some of the other benefits of becoming a volunteer firefighter:

The satisfaction that comes with knowing you are important part of keeping your community safe
Cultivating new skills that can help in all facets of your life and prepare you for a possible new career
Working as a team and building lasting relationships and friendships
A sense of belonging
Getting your hands dirty and being in the middle of the excitement
Ability to receive college credits for training
Possibly receiving state tax credits
Getting free training

Other Benefits:

Free Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician training, Day Care Assistance, County Property Tax Incentive, restaurant and other business discounts, assistance with closing costs and down payments when purchasing a home, and a volunteer application day that includes activities for the whole family.

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