Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc.

Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Inc. Chartered, December 11, 1973 Chartered, 1973

Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, and Urbana Volunteer Rescue Squad were chartered December 11, 1973. Joe Knott.
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The first apparatus were two donated ambulances, a Cadillac from the 5th District Volunteer Fire Department of Clarksville and a Chevrolet from the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. These units were housed in a vacant garage owned by Mr. After placing these ambulances in service (June 1975) they responded to 71 alarms by years end. Having need for a permanent station, land was purchased in 197

5 and construction began in 1976. The Fire Department was its own general contractor with the membership and local citizens supplying the lion's share of the labor to save money. The first fire apparatus was also acquired in 1976 with the purchase of a 1972 Ford Ward LaFrance 750 g.p.m. pumper for the sum of $27,000. Urbana Fire and Rescue Company were accepted as members by the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association. In 1977 the company moved into their new station. On November 27, 1982, the mortgage was retired scarcely 5 years into a 20 year term. It was the high point in their history after years of hard work and fund raising. This station supported the Urbana community area for a good 25 years. But growth and development soon encompassed our area. In the year 2003 a new 12,000 sqft, two story station addition was designed, constructed and completed by 2004. Two additional apparatus bays were added to hold our Advanced Life Support Unit and Aerial Ladder Truck. The addition was designed with the future in mind. All the amenities of a fire station that can accommodate 24x7 staffing, holding up to 15 full-time personnel, and administrative and training sections.

06/04/2026

Support The Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue Carnival July 13-18, 2026

2026 Carnival Entertainment Lineup:
Monday: Hot Fun Band https://www.hotfunband.com/
Tuesday: Hey 1979 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BHwxi1Lcf/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Wednesday: Shiny Metal Boxes https://www.facebook.com/ShinyMetalBoxesBand/
Thursday: The Full Effect Band https://www.facebook.com/FullEffectBand/
Friday: Guys in Thin Ties https://guysinthinties.com/
Saturday: Crash the Limo https://crashthelimo.com/home

Our annual Fire Dept Carnival will be held July 13–18, and we’re reaching out to local businesses and community members for sponsorship support.

While the carnival is a fun, family-centered event, it serves a much bigger purpose. The funds raised directly support the daily operations of our firehouse — including the purchase of needed equipment ? ?, equipment repairs and maintenance, building upkeep, utilities, and other essential operating expenses.

Community events like this carnival help ensure we can continue serving our residents safely, efficiently, and without interruption.

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New A239 will be hitting the streets soon to serve the community. Community fundraising is one of the ways we are able t...
05/14/2026

New A239 will be hitting the streets soon to serve the community. Community fundraising is one of the ways we are able to buy and maintain new apparatus and equipment. We appreciate all who support us through out various fundraisers such as bingo, fund drives, annual carnival and others.

One of the easiest ways to support us is the MD firefighter 50/50 which has a jackpot drawing tonight and every Thursday at 8pm with a current jackpot of over $24k. Use our link to help us continue to provide the best equipment and services like A239 to the Urbana communities.

https://md.5050raffle.org/give/mdfire/50-50-raffles/md5050/charities/urbana

Two ways to support us today‼️‼️‼️If you don’t have dinner plans support us by printing this flyer and taking it to Texa...
04/28/2026

Two ways to support us today‼️‼️‼️

If you don’t have dinner plans support us by printing this flyer and taking it to Texas Roadhouse on Pegasus court and 10% of your purchase will go the fire department

Also it is once again early bird Tuesday for the MD firefighter 50/50. Can’t make it to Texas Roadhouse tonight but still want to support us. Grab some raffle tickets. $1000 early bird drawing tonight and tickets stay entered for Thursdays big jackpot.

https://md.5050raffle.org/give/mdfire/50-50-raffles/md5050/charities/urbana

04/23/2026
Urbana Fire Department Bingo -May 1st. $500 payouts. Limited Reserved Seating.  Call to get your tickets. $60 per person...
04/12/2026

Urbana Fire Department Bingo -May 1st. $500 payouts. Limited Reserved Seating. Call to get your tickets. $60 per person.
Reserve your tickets. 240-817-7971.

03/16/2026

Low clouds and passing showers are expected this morning. As these stratus clouds erode & a strong cold front approaches from the west, strong to severe t'storms are expected. The more potent cells could produce 70-80 mph wind gusts & even a few tornadoes.

03/08/2026
We're inviting you to help light up the nation—and tell the story behind your light.From April 26–May 3, 2026, the Natio...
03/04/2026

We're inviting you to help light up the nation—and tell the story behind your light.

From April 26–May 3, 2026, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites you to take part in Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters, a powerful nationwide tribute leading up to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

When communities across the country shine red, we send a clear message to our Fire Hero Families: your loved ones are remembered, and they will never be forgotten.

When you share why you're lighting up, that message reaches even further.

Whether you're honoring a specific fallen firefighter, supporting a Fire Hero Family, or standing in solidarity with the fire service, your reason matters—and your story helps inspire others to join.

• Light up red any time from April 26–May 3, 2026
• Share why you're lighting up—who you're honoring and what this tribute means to you
• Invite your community to participate and share their own stories
• Sign up to access tools, resources, and updates: firehero.org/light-the-night

This is more than lighting up a building or home—it's a nationwide movement of remembrance, connection, and shared stories that ensure our fallen fire heroes are never forgotten.

Let's shine red together—and tell the stories that light the way.

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend sponsored by the NFFF.

02/26/2026

Our annual Fire Dept Carnival 🎡 will be held July 13–18, and we’re reaching out to local businesses and community members for sponsorship support.

While the carnival is a fun, family-centered event, it serves a much bigger purpose. The funds raised directly support the daily operations of our firehouse — including the purchase of needed equipment 🚒 🚑, equipment repairs and maintenance, building upkeep, utilities, and other essential operating expenses.

Community events like this carnival help ensure we can continue serving our residents safely, efficiently, and without interruption.

Your sponsorship doesn’t just support an event — it supports the men and women who answer the call at all hours to protect our community.

In addition to sponsorships, we are always looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in becoming members of our department. Whether you want to serve on the front lines or support behind the scenes, there is a place for you here. Volunteering is a powerful way to give back and make a direct impact in your community.

We are incredibly grateful for any level of support and would be proud to recognize your business as a partner in keeping our community safe.

For additional information about sponsorships or becoming a member, please contact us at [email protected] or call 301-606-3008.

Thank you for standing with your local fire department.

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3602 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD
21704

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