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for the

Independent Hose Company

Fire & Rescue Station #1

Celebrating Over 207 Years of Service !

The Independent Hose Company is Frederick County Maryland's Fire & Rescue Station #1. We are Maryland's oldest volunteer Fire Company in continuous operation, instituted in 1818. We celebrated our 200th anniversary in 2018.

Our Volunteer & Career integrated team provides Fire, Rescue, and EMS Services, and community event support. We are the home of "Tower 1 & Canteen 1". We also provide Fire, Rescue, and EMS support to Ft Detrick.  

 As Maryland's oldest continuously operated volunteer fire station, we have a very rich history. We have been Green since 1818, ahead of our time!

We have many awards and memorabilia on display in our station, stop by and see our displays.

If you would like to donate to IHC, you can use the Venmo QR Code or the PayPal donate button below or check out our Online Store where you will find IHC memorabilia for sale and an option to donate.  Your donation is greatly appreciated and helps us to provide high-quality fire suppression, emergency medical care, and rescue services to our community.

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IHC presented honorary member, Larry Maple, with a special cup and sweatshirt from the 2024 banquet! Independent Hose Company #1, March 19 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thanks to the Key City Fire Conference for the invite back to participate in some great training Independent Hose Company #1, March 15 Several days with great speakers and evolutions that improve firefighter performance.... (Full Story & Photos)

Don’t miss out! Independent Hose Company #1, March 07 CASH BINGO THIS SUNDAY. We still have some tickets left! ☎️ Call or text Kayla 240-429-1441... (Full Story & Photos)

CASH BINGO THIS SUNDAY MARCH 9th 💰 Over $10,000 in cash prizes! Independent Hose Company #1, March 04 There are alsome tickets remaining. 🎟️ Tickets on sale at the station TODAY, March 4th, 4:30-6:30pm. Or ☎️ Call or text Kayla for tickets 240-429-1441... (Full Story & Photos)

Members recognized tonight at the 2024 IHC banquet Independent Hose Company #1, March 01 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Officers of IHC present oldest member, Charles Bare, with the award for 80 years of service Independent Hose Company #1, February 24 Mr. Bare turned 99 years old on February 19th. Thank you for your dedicated service to IHC!... (Full Story & Photos)

CASH BINGO MARCH 9th 💰 Over $10,000 in cash prizes! Independent Hose Company #1, February 19 🎟️ Tickets on sale at the station Sunday, February 23rd, 2-4pm and Tuesday, March 4th 4:30-6:30pm Or ☎️ Call or text Kayla for tickets 240-429-1441... (Full Story & Photos)

💵 💰 BIG MONEY BINGO 💰 💵 🎟️ Join us on March 9th Independent Hose Company #1, February 13 Over $10,000 in cash prizes. ☎️ Call or text Kayla for tickets 240-429-1441... (Full Story & Photos)