2024 ANNUAL REPORT - Final

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VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES

• Provided financial assistance to volunteer companies and established a budget of $50,000 in the FY25 budget, to provide volunteer fire/rescue companies financial assistance towards deductibles for vehicle repairs/accidents.

• Processed 78 new volunteers into membership.

• Conducted 6 new member “GEAR UP “orientation classes in 2024.

• Worked in collaboration with Frederick County Public Schools for high school students to participate in our Work – Based Learning Fire/Rescue Internship Program. • Placed in service 2019 Dodge Durango and wrapped with GEAR UP logo to serve as roving billboard for recruitment. Also, installed a tow package to tow life safety trailer.

• Placed in service 2024 Chevy Tahoe with command package assigned to Director/Deputy Chief.

• Participated in the development of the Chain of Command policy.

• Assisted in the development of the Command Officer Annual Training and Certification policy and participated in the 2024 Annual Command Competency Evaluations of Volunteer Rostered Chief Officers.

2024 FCVFRA Awards Ceremony

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