The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department is actively recruiting new members. We offer 3 categories of membership: Auxiliary, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Firefighter/Rescuer. Those applying as a EMT or Firefighter/Rescuer will be required to undergo a physical (free of charge) and background check. No experience is needed, however members must be at least 16 to apply.

Benefits:

• Free Training
• Free Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Benefits (LOSAP)
• Maryland State Tax Deduction of $3500

If you are interested in joining, please fill out our application which can be found in the downloads section. For more information or please email join@ssvfd.com and the membership chair will contact you shortly.
Please come see our recruitment booth at the following locations:
10/7 – Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Open House – 1-4 at Station 40 16911 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD. 20832

For the second time within a month Company 40 and 4 responded for the collision at Spartan and 108. Engine740 arrived on scene to find one over turned with one trapped,again. Rescue Squad 704 completed the extrication and the patient was transported to a local hospital for checkup.

Company 40 and 4 responded for the collision at Spartan and 108. Engine740 arrived on scene to find one trapped. Rescue Squad 704 completed theextrication and the patient was transported to a local hospital.

Units from 40 and 4 responded for a single vehicle rollover. Three patients had self extricated themselves prior to arrival of Company 40. All 3 occupants transported to a local hospital. This vehicle had been observed by countypolice traveling at a high rate of speed shortly before the collision occurred.