Montgomery County Volunteer Fire/Rescue Association
Public SafetyMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (MCVFRA) is a collaborative body that comprises the 19 independent fire and rescue corporations operating within Montgomery County, Maryland. It coordinates committees focused on improving fire and rescue services and serves as a conduit for recommendations to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission regarding service delivery to county residents. Each member department contributes leadership from its President and Chief, with alternates also participating, reflecting a structured, multi-agency governance approach. The association convenes monthly at a member department, beginning with a shared meal before its business meeting. Based in Rockville, Maryland, the organization functions within the public safety sector, supporting volunteer fire and rescue operations across the county. It aims to address staffing and operational needs of the 19 stations through its collaborative framework, and maintains ongoing activities and communications to enhance volunteer-based emergency response services for the local community.