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Welcome to the Official Website of the Silver Spring Fire Department
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department, known by most as the Silver Spring Fire Department (SSFD), is an organization of volunteer and career personnel providing emergency medical, fire and rescue services to the greater Silver Spring area.
During calendar year 2009 units from Silver Spring's three fire stations (1, 16 and 19), responded to over 18,000 unit calls. Most calls were for emergency medical services; the rest were for fires, accident responses, urgent rescues, and other incidents. SSFD and MCFRS Operations Division members provided these services as firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who have been trained and certified according to Maryland State and Montgomery County standards.
Volunteers provide signficant support in providing these services. With dedication and training, you too can join us in the exciting work of serving the community and providing help during the most desperate times. To volunteer you must be at least 18 years old, pass a physical examination and criminal background check, and be willing to complete the approprate level of training (there is a cadet program for those under 18). We provide uniforms, protective clothing and training at no cost to you. For more information, please go to our Membership Page or email us at SSFD@starpower.net or info@silverspringvfd.org.
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A701 leaves FS1 in height of the last snow storm.
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Snow's About Gone; Hot Weather Coming
MARCH 06
- Few mounds of snow are left following recording setting storms in the metro area this winter; spring wildflowers are showing in some places and in a few weeks this past month's weather will only be a distant memory. Before one knows it the heat and humidity of July and August will be upon us and we will be wanting cooler weather...all one needs to do is think about January and February 2010---that ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MCVFRA Recruiting Office Opened
MARCH 05
- This morning at approximately 10am MCVFRA Engine 241 went into a 4 story building at a very low speed at the intersection on North Washington St and Beall Ave in Rockville. About two dozen firefighters and many residents and passers-by witnessed the incredible incident.
A 1991 Seagrave pumper went INTO the building. The Engine was attached to a large forklift that gingerly placed it into the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Life Member Don Rice Update
MARCH 01
- SSFD Life Member Donald Rice, 82, a radio engineer with WWDC and the Voice of America, died of congestive heart failure Feb. 18 at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney. Don joined SSFD on Feb.2, 1949 and was made a life member on March 17, 1969. He lived in Silver Spring.
Don, a native of Brunswick, graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He served in the Navy, based in the United States, ... (Full Story)
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New Charge Medic
FEBRUARY 25
- On Wednesday February 24, 2010, Master EMS Provider Kevin Horahan was awarded 'Charge Medic' status by MCFRS Medical Director Dr. Roger Stone. Kevin, a former career medic in New Jersey, joined the Department in February of 2009. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Retired F/F Zimmerman Roberts still fighting the fight in Florida
FEBRUARY 23
- DCFD's retired firefighter's February 2010 newsletter recognized retiree ZK Roberts, who was recently named Florida Fire Inspector of the Year.
Shown here with ZK is John Holley, NE Florida Supervisor who Oral has worked with for 14 years. Oral received the award for his unwavering commitment to fire safety, furthering established fire prevention principles throughout northeast Florida, and independently ... (Full Story & Photos)
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