Independent Hose Company #1

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Independent Hose Company #1 Maryland's oldest continuously operated Fire Company.

Another Day of 'Big Money' Bingo at the Independent Hose Company! Many thanks to ALL who came out to support us today! W...
10/18/2026

Another Day of 'Big Money' Bingo at the Independent Hose Company! Many thanks to ALL who came out to support us today! We couldn't do it without you, MANY THANKS!!

IHC would like to thank our local Dunkin’s for the generous donation towards our Big Money Bingo. This is another great ...
10/15/2026

IHC would like to thank our local Dunkin’s for the generous donation towards our Big Money Bingo. This is another great showing from one of our local businesses that care about their Fire Company. These donations help us run our station, and our Apparstus throughout the year.

As a reminder, our Bingo event is this Sunday, October 18th. For more information, see the Facebook post as well as our website.

Canteen 1 had a busy day yesterday. It participated in the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Open House. During that time...
10/11/2026

Canteen 1 had a busy day yesterday. It participated in the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Open House. During that time it was alerted to assist on a house Fire in Urbana. Then in the evening, it went to the Libertytown area of Frederick County to assist on a Barn Fire.

Tower one, canteen one and ambulance 19 are participating in the Frederick County Fire and Rescue open house at FSK mall...
10/10/2026

Tower one, canteen one and ambulance 19 are participating in the Frederick County Fire and Rescue open house at FSK mall today. Units will be here till 3:00 p.m. this is a great opportunity to learn about your fire and rescue services in Frederick County, we hope to see you there!

Today we celebrated the life of IHC Life Member Jack Fleischman. Family and friends convened at the Stauffer Funeral Hom...
10/02/2026

Today we celebrated the life of IHC Life Member Jack Fleischman. Family and friends convened at the Stauffer Funeral Home where memories of Jack were spoken. After the service a procession travelled from the Funeral Home through downtown Frederick to the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Once the graveside service was finished, a reception was held at Independent Hose Company Banquet room.

We would like to send continued thoughts and prayers to the family, and also thank all of the IHC and DFRS members (present and retired), and friends that knew Jack.

He will be greatly missed.

IHC is blessed to have many Life Members that continue to contribute to their organization, whether running calls, helpi...
09/26/2026

IHC is blessed to have many Life Members that continue to contribute to their organization, whether running calls, helping with fund raisers, or assisting with tasks at the station.

Billy Horine is one of those members who is always willing to pitch in and assist wherever/whenever. Today Billy was at the station fixing much needed items, all while units were taking in multiple calls.

Just another example of true dedication.

09/23/2026

John Franklin "Jack" Fleischman, 97, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Ruby Hildebrand Fleischman.

Born on April 3, 1929, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Earl "Bunk" Fleischman and Ella McGill Fleischman.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Johnson and son Tyler Johnson; granddaughter, Cheryl D. Wachter Landes; great grandchildren Payton and Bailee Landes, sister Shirley Taylor; son-in-law Elmer Wachter, Jr. as well as numerous nieces, great nieces and nephews; and special friends Scott and Kristy Morgan. Jack was also preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Wachter, grandson Bruce Wayne Hinman and son-in-law Eugene "RD" Johnson, Jr.

Jack was a 1946 graduate of Frederick High School and served in the US Army for 2 years in Japan and Korea. While serving in Korea he earned a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. He worked for the Frederick Post Office and retired after 34 years as a letter carrier. Jack also worked at Ft. Detrick Fire Dept and Ft. Detrick Guard Force, as well as full time and part time at the Great Frederick Fair for 42 years.

He was a member of American Legion Post 11 and AMVETS Post 2; but was most known as a life member of the Independent Fire Co 1, joining in 1945 where he held many positions in administrative and operational capacities throughout his service. Jack could usually be found at the firehouse drinking coffee and reading the paper with the "Coffee Club"

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, October 1, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, where a celebration of John's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 2, with Rev Tim May officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kline Hospice House..

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member John “Jack” Fleischman on September 20th, 2026. Jac...
09/21/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member John “Jack” Fleischman on September 20th, 2026.

Jack joined the Independent Hose Company in 1945 holding many positions including Fire Chief and President. He stepped away from the Fire Department to serve his Country and served in the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart for his Service.

Jack was also the President of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association from 1990 - 1991.

Funeral arrangements will be announced when they are available. Please keep Jack's Family and the Members of the IHC in your thoughts and prayers.

09/18/2026

Long time IHC member in need of Prayers.

Life Member Jack Fleischman suffered an injury 2 weeks ago while at his residence. This got him a stay in the hospital where he had surgery to repair his injury. Since then, the news on Jacks status has not been good. Jack's recovery has not gone the path we had wanted. Jack was transferred to Kline Hospice in Mt. Airy tomorrow afternoon. We support his and his family's decision and ask that people not call or text Cheryl during this painful time. When I get any visitation info I will update.

Please Pray for him and his family.

Today members of the Independent Hose Company went to the Independent Hose Company at Shookstown Hall at 7535 Old Receiv...
09/18/2026

Today members of the Independent Hose Company went to the Independent Hose Company at Shookstown Hall at 7535 Old Receiver Rd to take care of some Landscaping. This hall is available for rental for both indoor and outdoor events. You can also lookup Independent Hose Company at Shookstown here on Facebook.

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310 Baughmans Lane
Frederick, MD
21702

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+13016009010

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