This week is National Burn Awareness Week
• Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Cover with a clean, dry cloth.
• Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays or other home remedies.
• Get medical help right away by calling 911 or the fire department.... (Full Story & Photos)

2020 Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Tee Shirts for Sale
There are still shirts available if you did not already get yours for $20 each.
Contact Kim Larsen at:
Kraftymd63@gmail.com
443-533-6542... (Full Story & Photos)

STATEWIDE (January 18, 2021) - Today marks the start of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, a grassroots effort by the nation's fire service to encourage fire prevention and life safety education. Although COVID-19 will change the look of this year's efforts, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, along with multiple fire departments throughout Maryland, will take part in physically distanced or safe ... (Full Story & Photos)

Alexander D. Mann a member of the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company and Casey E. Thate of the
Arundel Volunteer Fire Department share the Firefighter/EMT/Admin Member of the Quarter
for the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association.

Click on their name in the Firefighter/EMT/Admin member Award page for details.... (Full Story & Photos)

This fire engine, donated by Maryland City Volunteer Fire Department is being transported from Joint Base Charleston via The Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program to La Paz, Honduras. It will be given to the La Paz Fire Department following a fresh paint job. A team of firefighters from the US will be training the La Paz FD in Feb/Mar. Thank you #Denton and Joint Task Force-Bravo, lives will be saved!

Honduras ... (Full Story & Photos)