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!

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News & Events

Two Local Kids Help Norrisville VFC to Make Big Impact on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Benevolent Fund Raises Assistance Goal for HCVFA Volunteers in Need

HCVFA’s Miss Fire Prevention Invited to Present Lithium-Ion Battery Research at Top State Safety Seminar

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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

Two Local Kids Help Norrisville VFC to Make Big Impact on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Harford County, Md. – The Harford County community has come together in an incredible show of support to help families affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. This effort wouldn’t be possible without the two amazing young Harford County residents who started it all, brothers Jack (10) and Nick Watkins

Benevolent Fund Raises Assistance Goal for HCVFA Volunteers in Need

Harford County, Md. – The organizers of the Judy Hinch Benevolent Fund, also known as The Benevolence Fund of Harford County, are working to raise awareness of their mission—and increase their available funds—to assist county volunteer firefighters and EMTs who fall on hard times. “The fund provides financial assistance to volunteers

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News & Events

Two Local Kids Help Norrisville VFC to Make Big Impact on Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Benevolent Fund Raises Assistance Goal for HCVFA Volunteers in Need

HCVFA’s Miss Fire Prevention Invited to Present Lithium-Ion Battery Research at Top State Safety Seminar

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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.

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

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