It Takes A Special Person To Fill The Boots Of A Volunteer.

Firefighter Boots100% 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.

Answer the Call: Volunteer or Donate TODAY!

Learn What It Takes to Volunteer
Make a Monetary Contribution

News & Events

HarfordVolunteer.com

Harford Co. Vol. Fire & EMS Assoc. Launches Comprehensive Public Awareness Initiative and New Recruitment Site, HarfordVolunteer.com

Harford Co. Grants $2MM to Volunteer Fire Companies for COVID-19 Relief

Harford Co. Launches Student Loan Repayment Program for Volunteer Fire & EMS Providers

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April 19 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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April 21 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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HCVFA

19 Million in Services Provided

The dollar value of services provided to our community last year in volunteer response hours alone.

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Get to Know Our Fire, Rescue, EMS Companies

Meet Our Volunteers

HCVFA volunteers serve with pride, professionalism, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to teamwork regardless of rank or position. Explore their stories:

Jeremy R. Drehmer, Abingdon Fire CompanyJeremy R. Drehmer

Firefighter/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 Goodwin, Abingdon Fire CompanyMatt Goodwin

Firefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“These people called for a reason. They need you, and it’s important to be compassionate,” he says. More »

Mike Hays, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire CompanyMike Hays

Paramedic, Jarrettsville VFC
What keeps him going is not the occasional excitement and adrenaline, he says, but the every-day interactions with patients. More »

Mark Hofmann Jr., Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire CompanyMark 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 Senior, Bel Air Volunteer Fire CompanyBetty Jo Senior

Chair, 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 »

Norrisville Volunteer Fire CompanyHolly Testerman

President, 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 »

It Takes A Special Person To Fill The Boots Of A Volunteer.

Firefighter Boots100% 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.

Answer the Call: Volunteer or Donate!

Learn What It Takes to Volunteer
Make a Monetary Contribution

Meet Our Volunteers

Jeremy R. Drehmer, Abingdon Fire CompanyJeremy R. Drehmer

Firefighter/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 Goodwin, Abingdon Fire CompanyMatt Goodwin

Firefighter/EMT, Abingdon Fire Company
“These people called for a reason. They need you, and it’s important to be compassionate,” he says. More »

Mike Hays, Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire CompanyMike Hays

Paramedic, Jarrettsville VFC
What keeps him going is not the occasional excitement and adrenaline, he says, but the every-day interactions with patients. More »

Mark Hofmann Jr., Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire CompanyMark 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 Senior, Bel Air Volunteer Fire CompanyBetty Jo Senior

Chair, 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 »

Norrisville Volunteer Fire CompanyHolly Testerman

President, 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 »

19 Million in Services Provided

The dollar value of services provided to our community last year in volunteer response hours alone.

View HCVFA Stats

Get to Know Our Fire, Rescue, EMS Companies

Latest HCVFA News

HarfordVolunteer.com
Harford Co. Vol. Fire & EMS Assoc. Launches Comprehensive Public Awareness Initiative and New Recruitment Site, HarfordVolunteer.com

New campaign and site bring awareness to volunteer fire and EMS recruitment in Harford County, Maryland.

The CARES Act
Harford Co. Grants $2MM to Volunteer Fire Companies for COVID-19 Relief

Funded by the federal CARES Act, the grants will be distributed to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association member organizations in accordance with the association's established
funding formulas.

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News & Events

HarfordVolunteer.com
Harford Co. Vol. Fire & EMS Assoc. Launches Comprehensive Public Awareness Initiative and New Recruitment Site, HarfordVolunteer.com

Harford Co. Grants $2MM to Volunteer Fire Companies for COVID-19 Relief

Harford Co. Launches Student Loan Repayment Program for Volunteer Fire & EMS Providers

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WHY VOLUNTEER?

Be Your Best You. Make an Impact.

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.

See Reasons to Volunteer

SO MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

From Fighting Fires & EMS to Managing Events, Accounting & More

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.

See the Ways to Volunteer

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR FAMILY

Maryland Tax Credit, Retirement Program, Great Experience … Just to Name A Few

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.

Learn More About Benefits

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*Individual HCVFA member companies may employ some of their EMS providers.