Serving, promoting, advocating and representing the interests of all volunteer fire, rescue, emergency medical services, and rehabilitation companies in Baltimore County. We provide coordinated representation with the Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore County Government, and Maryland State Government to assist in all aspects of member company needs. Including but not limited to activities, management, administration, budget, operations, training, standards, and logistics. We strive to provide excellence in service to all of the communities we serve while saving valued taxpayer dollars by facilitating opportunities for our members to promote positive leadership while dedicating ourselves to volunteerism.

FAQ's

Q: What apparatus do volunteers operate?

A: 25 Ambulances
45 Engine companies
3 Large Capacity Tankers
5 Ladder Trucks
9 Heavy Rescue Squads

9 All Terrain Vehicles
4 Marine watercraft
5 Trailered Boats
4 Tanker Support Units
14 Brush Trucks for
51 Utility vehicles
4 Rehab units
3 Engine Support Units
2 Swift Water Teams
1 SCUBA Rescue Teams
1 Confined Space Team
1 High Water Unit
1 MCI Unit
1 Highway Blocker

Q: Do volunteers get paid?

A: Volunteers do NOT get paid for their services in Baltimore County, MD. However, they do receive tax incentives after 3 consecutive years of continued service and after accruing 50 points each year.

Q: Do volunteers get the same training as career firefighters?

A: YES Volunteers take the same classes as career firefighters. Classes are offered by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) and many of these classes are taught by volunteer fire company personnel.

Member Companies

Fact vs Fiction

Fact: Per a Baltimore County independent study; Volunteer Fire Companies in Baltimore County save tax payers an average of $4,000,000 per station.

Fact: Many career firefighters volunteer in Baltimore County.

Fact: Volunteer firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT's complete the same initial training courses as career firefighters

Fact: There are 2028 medically cleared active volunteer responders and thousands more who
provide administrative support, fundraising, and community assistance.

Fact: Twenty-nine independent volunteer companies provide primary fire, rescue, EMS, and hazardous materials response to 391 square miles of our county.

For more information on volunteer companies or to arrange for a speaker to come to your group

contact - FinanceVP@BCVFA.org