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 celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2018.
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.
Check out our on-line store for our commerative coin that is being sold to help fund the various celebration activities. 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.
The officers and members of the Independent Hose Company send our condolences to Chief Elden, his family, and the members of Frederick Company 4 Citizens Truck Company. Mary Elden, wife of John Elden, had lost her life due to a medical emergency. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.... (Full Story)
Remember The dedication of the William Cochran etching "Volunteers" is October 4 at 7:30PM at the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, 300B South Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg.... (Full Story & Photos)
As many of you are already aware yesterday volunteer technician Michael Powers suffered a medical emergency while operating on scene of a PIC on Liberty Road. Technician Powers received treatment immediately from the providers on scene and was rapidly transported to FMH where he succumbed to his medical emergency. Technician Powers' remains were transported last night at approximately 1730hrs for ... (Full Story)
It is with great sadness that the President, Chief, and members of the Independent Hose Company send our condolences on the passing of Drue Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends.... (Full Story)
To all Mothers out there, thank you for being strong and compassionate when it counts. Happy Mothers Day from all of us at the Independent Hose Company.... (Full Story)
Jeff Scire awarded the Medal of Valor from the Easter Division of the International Fire Chiefs Association at their annual conference in Hightstown New Jersey.... (Full Story & Photos)
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