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Welcome to the Official Website
for the
Independent Hose Company
Fire & Rescue Station #1
Celebrating 200 Years of Service in 2018!
The Independent Hose Company is Frederick County Maryland's Fire & Rescue Station #1. We are Maryland's oldest volunteer Fire Company in continuous operation having been instituted in 1818. We are celebrating our 200th anniversary in 2018. Check out our on-line store for our commerative coin that is being sold to help fund the various celebration activities.
We perform the following services for our community: Volunteer & Career Integrated Team, Fire, Rescue and EMS Services, Advanced Technical Rescue, Home of "Tower 1 & Canteen 1", Fire-EMS-Rescue support to Ft Detrick and Community Event Support. We are also the home for MEDIC-1 which provides 24/7 ALS services for the citizens of Frederick City and County. This unit is staffed 24/7 by Fulltime Paramedics.
We have rich history as Maryland's oldest volunteer fire station in continuous operation. We have many awards and memorabilia on display in our station. Stop by for a visit.
If you would like to donate to IHC, you can use the Donate button below or check out our Online Store where you will find IHC memorabilia for sale as well as an option to Donate. Your donation is greatly appreciated and helps us to provide high quality fire suppression, emergency medical care and rescue services to our community.
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Independent takes part in state diversity and recruiting video
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, August 08
The Independent Hose Company was selected by Maryland State Fireman's Association in cooperation with First Arriving Video production, to participate in a new recruiting video across Maryland. The recruiting video is being produce to promote fire service participation and diversity within the fire service. We would like to thank everyone for their hard work and participation in the hot temperature's ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Representing at the Thurmont Fireman's Parade
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, July 13
Members of the Independent Hose Company participated in the Thurmont Fireman's Parade. The weather was great and the enthusiasm of the community applauding our Hose Reel making its way through the streets was incredible. Also in attending in the parade was our canteen unit, and Tanker 1. Thank you to everyone who supports the Independent Hose Company and the Fire and Rescue services in Frederick ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The Independent Hose Company shows off at the MSFA parade
Assistant Chief Josh Sherwood, June 23
Members of the company spent several days prepping for the annual MSFA parade to show off for our 200th anniversary. The hard work put in by all showed off and was well rewarded. The company took 8 pieces of apparatus down and won 8 different trophies. All of the officers are proud and would like the members to know how much we all appiciate your hard work!!!... (Full Story & Photos)
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Outreach Program Developed by Frederick High School Student
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, April 30
Congratulations to LYNX Scholar Zoe Carnegis for creating and designing the first student-led LYNX experience. Her presentation informed and inspired future volunteer fire and rescue personnel. #Leadership #wearethefuture #FHSProud @CadetsPrincipal https://t.co/ijyni1r56G
This is a great opportunity for high school students who want to learn about the fire service and public safety to get involved. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Winter Storm is Here. Help us Help You
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, March 20
We ask the following safety tips while working in the snow.
- Be mindful of how long you are shoveling in the snow. it is recommended to work in short periods and to not over exert yourself.
- Pace the timing for removing snow from your sideways and driveways. The larger the snow amount gets the heavier and more dangerous it can be to shovel it.
- If you have a fire hydrant near your house, ... (Full Story)
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The Next Step in FireFighter Safety Initiated by Independent Hose Company
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, March 17
The Independent Hose Company has taken firefighter safety to the next level. There are new unit identifiers place on every Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at station 1. The identifiers are located on the front shoulder harness and the back strap of the SCBA. The company decided to purchase these to increase firefighter safety on emergency incidents. The identifiers glow in the dark to help ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Great Training Coming Up
Assistant Chief Bobby Wells, February 13
MFRI and the International Association of Fire Chiefs is presenting great training in Frederick County,
BeyondHosesandHelmetsStrategyandTacticsofLeadingaVolunteerorCombinationFireRescueOrganization Being Held March 3rd and 4th
For Chief Officers there is the Maryland Chief Officers Seminar also being offered March 3rd and 4th.
Register at MFRI.org under Seminars
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