Vigilant Hose Company to Participate in Statewide Recruitment “Open House” Event

This community’s all-volunteer fire and rescue department proudly announces their participation in “Maryland Volunteer Day” on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 12:00-4:00 p.m., at the Fire Station, located at 25 West Main Street in Emmitsburg. The open house event is being held in conjunction with a statewide recruitment initiative of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (www.mdvolunteer.org). The men and women of the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) look forward to showcasing their personnel, facilities, and equipment, plus opportunities for all interested in learning more about the organization. April 10 is the start of “National Volunteer Week,” with its 2016 theme:  Celebrate Service (www.pointsoflight.org/signature-events/national-volunteer-week). Fire Station Tours and Orientations on apparatus and equipment will be conducted throughout the day.  Information will include materials from the highly successful Frederick County “Gear-Up” Campaign (www.gearupfirerescue.com) that seeks to engage men and women of all ages in helping to support the work of their local Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services departments. These opportunities embrace all aspects of community safety to include the variety of roles where all can help, ranging from emergency services operations to auxiliary, administrative, and youth programs activities. Free materials include: fire/injury prevention literature, general information on the VHC, “Gear-Up” literature, VHC membership applications, and more. For more information, visit www.vigilanthose.org