Crime & Safety

Volunteer Fire Departments Recruiting In Bethesda Area

Fire departments across Montgomery County are hosting recruiting events. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad will have one on April 13.

BETHESDA, MD — The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad is hosting a recruitment event for prospective members to learn about being a volunteer firefighter, support or administrative member, and an emergency medical technician (EMT).

The department's event — which is on Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. — will take place at the the firehouse at 5020 Battery Lane in Bethesda.

No prior training or experience is required. To learn about benefits, click here.

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Other departments across Montgomery County are recruiting volunteers and will be hosting an event for prospective members on Sunday, April 14.

The other departments are:

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  • Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department
    • 13900 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
  • Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department
    • 801 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg
  • Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department
    • 19801 Beallsville Rd., Beallsville

A list of participating departments can be found here.

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