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Welcome to the Official Website for the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association P.O. Box 1230 Severna Park, MD 21146
Listen to Anne Arundel County Fire Department Live (Click Here)
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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Captain Tyler K. Olson, Ferndale, Named Outstanding Member of the Quarter
Member John Long, Jr., October 03
September 14, 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleased to nominate Captain Tyler K. Olson for Outstanding Member of the Quarter. Captain Olson consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment, leadership, and dedication to the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. His contributions go far beyond simply responding to calls; he continually works behind the scenes and in the firehouse to make ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Is the Gas Connector Behind Your Stove a Fire Waiting to Happen?
Member John Long, Jr., August 17
Is the Gas Connector Behind Your Stove a Fire Waiting to Happen?
Behind your gas stove, oven, or clothes dryer is a small flexible metal tube called a gas connector. If your home is more than 15 years old, that connector may be made of older, uncoated brass and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that these older connectors can crack or break, causing a gas leak that can lead ... (Full Story & Photos)
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LILY R. BRIDGES JOHN E. “SUNNY” ROSE, JR. MEMORIAL TRAINNG AWARD – 2026
Member John Long, Jr., July 17
LILY R. BRIDGES JOHN E. “SUNNY” ROSE, JR. MEMORIAL TRAINNG AWARD – 2026 MARYLAND STATE FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION
Ambulance Technician Lily R. Bridges is the recipient of the John E. “Sunny” Rose, Jr. Memorial Training Award for 2026. This award was announced at the Maryland State Firefighter’s Association convention on June 23, 2026. Lily received the award on July 14, 2026.
Lily joined the Odenton ... (Full Story & Photos)
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L-R, Chief Charles Tucker, Jr, Mr Chambers, Carolyn M. Chambers, Donald Evick, President Erika Nesvold
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2026 2nd Quarter Member of the Quarter Award
Member John Long, Jr., July 12
2026 2nd Quarter Member of the Quarter Award
On Friday night July 10, 2026, Carolyn M. Chambers, Odenton Volunteer Fire Company was awarded the AACVFA Member of the Quarter Award for the 2nd Quarter of 2026.
Since she joined OVFC in August 2021, Carol has worked diligently supporting many of the important administration functions of our company. She always answers a call for help, and always with ... (Full Story & Photos)
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ANNE ARUNDEL FIREFIGHTERS EMERALD SOCIETY FIRST RESPONDER READINESS SERIES
Member John Long, Jr., May 09
The Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society will host the First Responder Readiness Series on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This free virtual education event is designed for first responders and their families and will feature practical topics related to health, wellness, financial readiness, legal considerations, injury prevention, sleep, and long-term planning. The program will include ... (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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