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Welcome to the Official Website for the
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 1230
Severna Park, MD 21146
Become a volunteer! Contact one of our volunteer stations for membership information
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Cat Saved from house fire in Ferndale
Member John Long, Jr., July 05
Cat saved from house fire.
July 3, 2020, Friday morning member of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company responded to a house fire in the 34-15 box while fighting the fire on the first level of the home firefighter DeAndre Thomas found the family’s cat and exited the house. Oxygen and the Pet oxygen masks were retrieved from Engine 343. Oxygen was administered to the cat by the crew and the cat started ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2020 Firefighter Safety Stand Down
Member John Long, Jr., June 14
Safety Stand Down 2020
Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways
Photo courtesy of Emergency Responder Safety Institute
Taking place each year during the third week of June, Safety Stand Down highlights critical safety, health, and survival issues for the fire and emergency services. Departments and personnel are asked to suspend all non-emergency activities during ... (Full Story & Photos)
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FEMA Announces Several New Grant Program Opportunities
Member David Lewis, April 23
FEMA has announced several new grant opportunities that all departments should consider:
1. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is currently open through May 15. This grant program provides funding for the hiring of paid personnel and for volunteer recruitment and retention programs.
2. The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant application period ... (Full Story)
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David Lewis receives the NVFC James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award
Member John Long, Jr., April 17
David Lewis receives the NVFC James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award
Award co-sponsored by Ward Diesel Filter Systems and VFIS
As a member of the fire and emergency medical services for more than 40 years, David Lewis has always been an advocate for firefighter health, wellness, and safety. However, his passion and commitment have become more evident in recent years as his leadership ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Alcohol Awareness – Rethinking Drinking Habits During Stressful Times
Member John Long, Jr., April 07
Alcohol Awareness – Rethinking Drinking Habits During Stressful Times
We are all facing uncertainty and stress related to the current COVID-19 situation. Fear and anxiety about your health and the health of your loved ones might lead to using alcohol and other substances more frequently. Now may be a good time to reflect on drinking habits and think about how they might affect your health.
The National ... (Full Story)
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