100% of Harford County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Association’s personnel are volunteer.*
When you call to report an emergency, you can count on us being there. Harford County is served by 12 volunteer fire companies and ambulance squads. Our 1,500 professionally-trained volunteers are essential first responders to our community’s fire & life safety prevention and protection needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days, every year.
We depend on your support to fill these boots with both volunteer hours and your financial contributions.
The dollar value of services provided to our community last year in volunteer response hours alone.
HCVFA volunteers serve with pride, professionalism, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to teamwork regardless of rank or position. Explore their stories:
Jeremy R. DrehmerFirefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“I take a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction in volunteering,” he says. “I do it for me. I love it. The camaraderie, the friendships. Some of my closest friends are ones I made through the department.” More »
Matt GoodwinFirefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“These people called for a reason. They need you, and it’s important to be compassionate,” he says. More »
Mark Hofmann Jr.Firefighter/EMT, Joppa-Magnolia VFC
“It’s easy to get distracted,” he says. “But stay focused on why you came and focus on that. The number one job is to show up and make sure you do the best you can. Everything else is ancillary.” More »
Betty Jo SeniorChair, Benevolent Fund
Auxiliary Member, Bel Air VFC
“The benefits outweigh the sacrifice,” she says. “I can’t imagine my life without the friends I made. That’s worth its weight in gold.” More »
Holly TestermanPresident, Norrisville VFD (Pylesville)
“I love it. I love doing it,” she says. Her favorite part is holding events, including their open house. “Making people feel better is all that matters,” she says. “Making strong connections with members of the community.” More »
100% of Harford County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Association’s personnel are volunteer.*
When you call to report an emergency, you can count on us being there. Harford County is served by 12 volunteer fire companies and ambulance squads. Our 1,500 professionally-trained volunteers are essential first responders to our community’s fire & life safety prevention and protection needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days, every year.
We depend on your support to fill these boots with both volunteer hours and your financial contributions.
Jeremy R. DrehmerFirefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“I take a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction in volunteering,” he says. “I do it for me. I love it. The camaraderie, the friendships. Some of my closest friends are ones I made through the department.” More »
Matt GoodwinFirefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“These people called for a reason. They need you, and it’s important to be compassionate,” he says. More »
Mark Hofmann Jr.Firefighter/EMT, Joppa-Magnolia VFC
“It’s easy to get distracted,” he says. “But stay focused on why you came and focus on that. The number one job is to show up and make sure you do the best you can. Everything else is ancillary.” More »
Betty Jo SeniorChair, Benevolent Fund
Auxiliary Member, Bel Air VFC
“The benefits outweigh the sacrifice,” she says. “I can’t imagine my life without the friends I made. That’s worth its weight in gold.” More »
Holly TestermanPresident, Norrisville VFD (Pylesville)
“I love it. I love doing it,” she says. Her favorite part is holding events, including their open house. “Making people feel better is all that matters,” she says. “Making strong connections with members of the community.” More »
The dollar value of services provided to our community last year in volunteer response hours alone.
HCVFA members have taken on an additional volunteer role to aid in the local pandemic response—by administering COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound and infirmed members of the community.
The NEXT GEN Responder Program, considered to be the first of its kind in the state of Maryland, offers financial relief to first responders who save lives.
Have you always wanted to serve your community in a meaningful way? For some people, it’s a sense of belonging. Of being part of something bigger than themselves. For a cause that’s higher than themselves. If you’ve ever wanted to serve your community, now is the time to stand up and be counted on. Volunteer and be your best you.
Yes, you can be a volunteer firefighter, EMT or paramedic — and eventually even the Fire Chief! But we’re also looking for volunteers to fill the many supporting roles that keep a Fire/EMS department going — including accountants, marketers, IT professionals, fundraising coordinators, office support staff and more. Every role is critical — whether you want to be on the front lines responding when someone calls 911, or behind the scenes keeping the fire trucks on the road and the bills paid. Volunteering at your local fire company is worth every minute. So if you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to serve, now is a great time to find out more.
The real reward is how you’ll feel about yourself — but that’s just the beginning. Being a volunteer with a Harford County Fire/EMS department brings with it many benefits including a healthy state income tax deduction, a LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) with retirement benefits, scholarship opportunities, professional development and leadership training and much more. Benefits vary by department so please ask for specific information when you speak with someone from the department you apply with.
Contact Our Recruitment Team Now!
*Individual HCVFA member companies may employ some of their EMS providers.
