Welcome to the Official Website for the
Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 1230
Severna Park, MD 21146
Become a volunteer! Contact one of our volunteer stations for membership information
(CLICK HERE)
Mike Rowe, best known and the creator and host of the hit TV series Dirty Jobs, spotlighted the volunteer fire service in episode #387 of his The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe podcast. The episode features conversations with the NVFC’s own Dr. Candice McDonald and fellow volunteer firefighter/EMT Jonathan Dayton, as they delve into the motivations, experiences, and benefits of being a fire service volunteer. It also encourages the public to visit www.makemeafirefighter.org to learn more and find a local opportunity.
Listen to the podcast here or wherever podcasts are available.
    

   

   

   

  

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Maryland State Fire Marshal warns public of disturbing school trend
Member John Long, Jr., May 09
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is informing the public about a dangerous school social media trend.
Authorities say the trend is called the "Chromebook Challenge," in which students are putting pencils and other metallic objects into charging ports of devices issued by schools or personal electronic devices.
This has led to smoke, fires, and property damage, resulting in emergency evacuations ... (Full Story)
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Baseus Recalls Select Portable Chargers with Model Number BS-30KP365
Member John Long, Jr., May 05
Baseus Recalls Select Portable Chargers with Model Number BS-30KP365 Your safety is our top priority. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission("CPSC"), Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd("Baseus") is voluntarily recalling the following portable charger:
Baseus Portable Charger, 65W 30000mAh High Capacity Portable Charger with model number BS-30KP365 with a serial number (SN) ... (Full Story & Photos)
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NEW CORDICO WELLNESS FITNESS APPLICATION The department is migrating to a new version of the Cordico Wellness Fitness smartphone application.
The current application will not be supported after November 1, 2023.
The new Cordico wellness application can be found by scanning the QR code below from your smartphone to access the webpage.
The department’s login information is below. The generic logins ensure confidentially as members use the application.
Please note that there are different logins for active members, family members, and retirees.
Department member ID:AACFD-A-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Spouse/Family ID: AACFD-S-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Retiree ID: AACFD-R-MD
Department Code: GoAACFD123
Additional information regarding the app is contained within the video at the following link: https://lexipol.wistia.com/medias/ngekaif8ca
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