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.
Harford County, Md. – The Charlie Riley Community Services Scholarship Foundation held its 17th annual awards ceremony at the Level Volunteer Fire Company on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A crowd of nearly 200 was in attendance to share the evening with the scholarship nominees from the 12 member companies of the
The event drew 18 candidates for local office, and nearly 100 fire service attendees Harford County, Md. – The Harford County Volunteer Fire & EMS Association strengthened its ties with state and county government leaders through a legislative forum night held Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. The event at the Level
