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Welcome to the Official Website
for the
Independent Hose Company
Fire & Rescue Station #1
Celebrating Over 205 Years of Service !
The Independent Hose Company is Frederick County Maryland's Fire & Rescue Station #1. We are Maryland's oldest volunteer Fire Company in continuous operation, instituted in 1818. We celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2018.
Our Volunteer & Career integrated team provides Fire, Rescue, and EMS Services, and community event support. We are the home of "Tower 1 & Canteen 1". We also provide Fire, Rescue, and EMS support to Ft Detrick.
As Maryland's oldest continuously operated volunteer fire station, we have a very rich history. We have many awards and memorabilia on display in our station, stop by and see our displays.
If you would like to donate to IHC, you can use the Venmo QR Code or the PayPal donate button below or check out our Online Store where you will find IHC memorabilia for sale and 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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YOU'RE NOT TRAINING IF IT'S NOT RAINING
Deputy Chief Bobby Wells, May 14
Members from Independent Hose Company 1 in conjunction with United Steam Engine 3 took advantage of live fire training in the rain. The purpose of the training was to allow sets and reps of new operational policies to better protect firefighters. Training evaluations included teamwork utilization, company officer decision-making, organization of command and control, and individual skill competency. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Never forgetting the history of the fire service
Deputy Chief Bobby Wells, May 14
Members take advantage of learning historical firefighting applications. The Fire Museum of Maryland shows the rich history of the fire service and its advancements over time. The Independent Hose Company #1 values this history of being over 200 years in existence. If you want to learn more about historical firefighting in Maryland visit https://www.firemuseummd.org If you want to challenge yourself ... (Full Story & Photos)
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IHC Tanker 1 transfers to Sykesville
Firefighter III/EMT-B Andrew Wood, April 04
IHC transfers to Sykesville fire company with Tanker 1. Sykesville units were on an 8 alarm brush fire in Baltimore county. While Tanker 1 is helping other jurisdictions IHC Volunteers and DFRS personnel staff Engines 11 and 12!!... (Full Story & Photos)
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Small fire in the first due
Firefighter III/EMT-B Andrew Wood, March 23
On Tuesday Engine 11 and Engine 12 run as the 1st and 2nd due engines on the 1-8 box. Units found fire in the bathroom and worked for about 15 minutes before returning to service... (Full Story & Photos)
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Entanglement training for all members
Deputy Chief Bobby Wells, March 05
During a busy weekend, Independent Hose Company #1 is taking time to do some advanced training with entanglement scenarios across all three shifts to include career and volunteer participation Topics included discussion on a related line of duty death with entanglement issues, tool selection, crew rescue techniques, and self-rescue techniques. The training prepared and enhanced our capabilities in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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First due complex incident
Deputy Chief Bobby Wells, March 05
The Independent Hose Company had responded first due to a complex incident yesterday in Frederick County. Units from the Independent Hose Company included Engine 11, 12, Tower 1, Tanker 1, Brush 16, Ambulance 18, 19, Canteen 1, and Duty 1. This incident would not have been controlled as quickly as it was without the help of everyone who responded near and far. The incident included a tanker truck ... (Full Story & Photos)
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