Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🚒Ever Thought About Joining BQVFD? Here's Your Sign!

You don't have to have years of experience, know everything about firefighting, or even know where to start. Every volunteer has a first day, and yours could be right around the corner!

At Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference in the community we call home.

🚒 Operational Volunteers– Interested in firefighting, emergency medical services, or marine rescue? Explore opportunities to train, learn new skills, and serve your neighbors when they need help most.

🎉 Fundraising & Events– Love planning events, organizing activities, or bringing people together? Help us create experiences that support our department and strengthen our community.

📋 Administrative & Support Volunteers– From organization and communications to behind-the-scenes projects, your skills can help keep our department moving forward.

❤️ Not sure where you'd fit in? That's okay!

You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. We're happy to talk with you about your interests, answer your questions, and help you explore opportunities that might be a good fit.

Getting started is as simple as starting a conversation!

📩 Send our page a message and let us know you're interested in volunteering. We'll help connect you with the right people to learn more about membership and the next steps.

Or visit our website: www.bqvolunteers.org to fill out an interest form

Your time matters. Your talents matter. And your community needs people who are willing to step up.

🚒 You could be the next person making a difference at BQVFD!

👇 Tag someone who would make a great addition to our volunteer family!

10/09/2026

🚒🔥 Fire Safety, Fun & a Little Throwback!🔥🚒

This week, members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine had the pleasure of visiting Chase Elementary School to talk with students about fire safety!

One of our favorite parts of serving this community is getting the opportunity to connect with its youngest members. ❤️

Teaching children about fire safety at an early age helps build habits that can last a lifetime. From knowing what to do in an emergency to understanding the importance of smoke alarms and having a family escape plan, these are lessons that can make a real difference!

While we didn't get a photo from this week's visit, we thought we'd share a little throwback from one of our previous visits to Chase Elementary! 📸

A big thank you to Chase Elementary for welcoming us back and giving us the opportunity to share these important lessons with your students!

And who knows? We may have met a few future BQVFD volunteers along the way! 👩‍🚒🚒

10/07/2026

Not sure what to do next Saturday? Kids home with nothing to do?

Come join us at our Annual Open House on October 10th from 11am to 3pm for some family fun and find out more about what we do. Featuring demonstrations, station tours, fire engine rides, giveaways, and more.

10/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day! ☀️

Looking for a great family outing tomorrow? Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company’s Open House is happening Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

Come on out for pit beef and snowballs, pony rides, a bounce house, and balloon animals for the kids. Plus, check out live rescue demos, ride in a fire engine, and meet your local firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.

📅 Tomorrow: Sunday, October 4th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company
🅿️ Convenient parking at the Jachman Army Reserve Center next door!

Share this with someone looking for Sunday morning plans—we can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🚒🔥

10/03/2026

They show up for us. Now it’s our turn. 🚒

GBCC is stepping in to help Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company raise the $2 million needed to replace Tower 323—a lifesaving ladder truck that serves ALL of Baltimore County. After 23 years of service, it needs replacing, and our volunteer firefighters shouldn’t have to carry this fundraising effort alone.

Join us for a Tower 323 Lunch & Learn to learn about the truck’s role and how we can help!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Noon
📍 Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department
40 East Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208
🍽️ Lunch sponsored by Gourmet Girls

Registration is free, but required by October 18. Please consider a donation to PVFC of $15 or more for attending. Space is limited!

Register here:
https://www.greaterbaltimorechamber.org/event-detail/UN8tiGi7SzloDRUxH6DVDw2/lunch-learn-tower-323-ladder-truck-campaign

This event is open to the community! Residents, businesses, HOAs, nonprofits, and other community organizations are welcome. Please share this post and invite your neighbors and colleagues.

Can’t attend? You can still help with a tax-deductible donation:
https://buy.stripe.com/bJe3cw4kj6ee6tk5DYebu00

Let’s pitch in, Baltimore County!

10/02/2026

Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue

10/02/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION MONTH — SMOKE ALARM SAFETY 🔥

🚨 Smoke alarms save lives! A working smoke alarm can give you and your family the precious time needed to get out safely during a fire.

🏠 Butler Volunteer Fire Company reminds everyone to:

* ✅ Test your smoke alarms every month.
* 🔋 Replace batteries when needed—never ignore that chirping sound!
* 🚨 Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
* 📅 Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older.
* 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make sure everyone in your home recognizes the alarm sound and knows your escape plan.

Don’t wait for a fire to find out your smoke alarm doesn’t work. Test it today!

🚒 Butler Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Prevention Month — Protecting Our Community Starts at Home