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Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 1230
Severna Park, MD 21146
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Mike Rowe, best known and the creator and host of the hit TV series Dirty Jobs, spotlighted the volunteer fire service in episode #387 of his The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe podcast. The episode features conversations with the NVFC’s own Dr. Candice McDonald and fellow volunteer firefighter/EMT Jonathan Dayton, as they delve into the motivations, experiences, and benefits of being a fire service volunteer. It also encourages the public to visit www.makemeafirefighter.org to learn more and find a local opportunity.
Listen to the podcast or wherever podcasts are available.
September 14, 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to nominate Captain Tyler K. Olson for Outstanding Member of the Quarter. Captain Olson consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. His contributions go far beyond simply responding to calls; he continually works behind the scenes and in the firehouse to make ... (Full Story & Photos)
Is the Gas Connector Behind Your Stove a Fire Waiting to Happen?
Behind your gas stove, oven, or clothes dryer is a small flexible metal tube called a gas connector. If your home is more than 15 years old, that connector may be made of older, uncoated brass and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that these older connectors can crack or break, causing a gas leak that can lead ... (Full Story & Photos)
LILY R. BRIDGES
JOHN E. “SUNNY” ROSE, JR. MEMORIAL TRAINNG AWARD – 2026
MARYLAND STATE FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION
Ambulance Technician Lily R. Bridges is the recipient of the John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr. Memorial Training Award for 2026. This award was announced at the Maryland State Firefighter’s Association convention on June 23, 2026. Lily received the award on July 14, 2026.
Lily joined the Odenton ... (Full Story & Photos)
2026 2nd Quarter Member of the Quarter Award
On Friday night July 10, 2026, Carolyn M. Chambers, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company was awarded the AACVFA Member of the Quarter Award for the 2nd Quarter of 2026.
Since she joined OVFC in August 2021, Carol has worked diligently supporting many of the important administration functions of our company. She always answers a call for help, and always with ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society will host the First Responder Readiness Series on
Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This free virtual education event is designed for first responders and
their families and will feature practical topics related to health, wellness, financial readiness, legal
considerations, injury prevention, sleep, and long-term planning.
The program will include ... (Full Story & Photos)
Logan R. Gatling was selected at the First Quarter of 2026 Outstanding Member of the Quarter for the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
The Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) nominates FF2/EMT Logan Gatling for the AACVFA Outstanding Member of the Quarter.
FF2/EMT Logan Gatling is an operational and administrative member of the EVFD. FF2 Gatling has served the citizens ... (Full Story & Photos)
Great News for the Fire Service Community!
We’re excited to announce that the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is enrolling firefighters once again! The NFR enrollment site is now back online.
All U.S. firefighters — whether you're active or retired, career or volunteer, structural or wildland, with or without a cancer diagnosis — are encouraged to enroll.
Your participation ... (Full Story & Photos)
Baseus Recalls Select Portable Chargers with Model Number BS-30KP365
Your safety is our top priority. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission("CPSC"), Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd("Baseus") is voluntarily recalling the following portable charger:
Baseus Portable Charger, 65W 30000mAh High Capacity Portable Charger with model number BS-30KP365 with a serial number (SN) ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEW CORDICO WELLNESS FITNESS APPLICATION The department is migrating to a new version of the Cordico Wellness Fitness smartphone application.
The current application will not be supported after November 1, 2023.
The new Cordico wellness application can be found by scanning the QR code below from your smartphone to access the webpage.
The department’s login information is below. The generic logins ensure confidentially as members use the application.
Please note that there are different logins for active members, family members, and retirees.
Department member ID:AACFD-A-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Spouse/Family ID: AACFD-S-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Retiree ID: AACFD-R-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Additional information regarding the app is contained within the video at the following link: https://lexipol.wistia.com/medias/ngekaif8ca
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