MCVFRA Announces Opening of New Volunteer Fire/Rescue Recruiting Station

President Marcine Goodloe and Executive Director Eric Bernard are proud to announce the opening of the first-in-nation volunteer fire and rescue recruiting station. The MCVFRA, representing the 19 volunteer fire departments in Montgomery County, will open the recruiting station in January. Located at the intersection of N. Washington St. and Beall Ave. in Rockville, the recruiting station will have hands-on equipment including a fire engine cab, fire hydrant and hose to hook-up, fire gear and other equipment that potential volunteers can try.

For more information, read the official press release here or call Eric Bernard at 301-455-6648. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical services provider can contact the MCVFRA volunteer hot line at 301-942-0100.

Ambulance Transport Fee - Still

At the County Council meeting held on Tuesday June 30, 2009, the Council voted on legislation related to regulations for administering an ambulance transport fee. The legislation was defeated by a vote of 3 for, 5 against and 1 abstained. The vote stopped the County Executive's proposal at that time.

Sources within the county government have advised the MCVFRA that the County Executive plans to introduce the ambulance fee proposal again soon. It is once again important to those opposed to the fee to contact their County Council members expressing their opposition. With the budget crisis deepening, there will be increase pressure to find additional funds. Don't let budget arguments sway your moral opposition to this additional, unneeded fee for services already paid for through your taxes.

In June, those voting to defeat the legislation were: Mr. Andrews, Mr. Berliner Ms. Ervin, Ms. Trachtenberg and Ms. Navarro. Those voting in favor were Mr. Knapp, Mr. Leventhal and Mr. Elrich. Ms. Floreen abstained.

Read the guest editorial by MCVFRA President Marcine Goodloe and Executive Director Eric Bernard in the Montgomery County Gazette by clicking here.

The February 18, 2009 MCVFRA monthly meeting will be hosted by the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department at Station 4.

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The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is pleased to announce the approval of their second collectively bargained agreement between the Association, on behalf of its member departments and Montgomery County.

Read the full press release here.

Association members: click here to view the contract details.