Serving Sandy Spring & Olney Since 1924

Here For You
When it Matters Most

Volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS protecting the Greater Sandy Spring community, around the clock, every day of the year.

Over a Century of Volunteer Service · Est. 1924

In An Emergency
Dial 911
Non-Emergency
301-774-7400
24 / 7 / 365
Two Stations Serving Montgomery County
Latest News

From the Firehouse

Children play in the street under mist from a fire hydrant or hose on a sunny day, with a fire truck and several adults visible in the background.
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August 5, 2026
SSVFD Connects With the Community at National Night Out
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July 4, 2026
MD5050 Raffle Jackpot Surpasses $300,000
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June 12, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026 – SSVFD Members Graduate from Classes at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy
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June 3, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026 – SSVFD Responds To Injured Person and Injured Horse at Patuxent River State Park
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Join The Department

Answer
The Call

No experience necessary to begin. We provide the training, the gear, and a community that has your back. Become a firefighter, EMT, or support member and give back to the place you call home.

  • Free, professional training
  • Firefighter, EMS & support roles
  • Tax credits & benefits
  • A second family
Who We Are

From The Firehouse

For over a century, the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department has answered the call, day or night, for the people of Montgomery County.

From two stations in Sandy Spring and Olney, our volunteers respond to fires, medical emergencies, water rescues, and everything in between. We are your neighbors, trained to professional standards and ready around the clock.

Chief

Brendan Bonita

Chief
A person in a formal fire department uniform stands smiling in front of the Maryland state flag and the United States flag, representing the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department. This is Jennifer Musgrove Hamatto.
President

Jennifer Musgrove Hamatto

President

6,100+

Responses a Year

34,000+

Volunteer Hours

100+

Years of Service

24/7/365

Always Ready

Our Fleet

Apparatus & Stations

A bright red Aerial Tower 704 Sandy Spring VFD fire truck with an extended ladder is parked on a road, with green trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

Aerial Tower 704

A vintage red fire truck, Engine 740 Charlie from Sandy Spring VFD, is parked on asphalt near a brick fire station with garage doors and trees in the background.

Engine 740 Charlie

Three bright red emergency vehicles with yellow stripes, including Ambulance 704 Sandy Spring VFD, are parked inside a clean, well-lit garage. Overhead lights reflect off the vehicles. A banner honoring 75 years of service hangs on the back wall.

Ambulance 704

A red Montgomery County fire truck labeled “Sandy Spring” with the number 704, part of Engine 740 Sandy Spring VFD, is parked on asphalt near trees on a sunny day.

Engine 704

A red rescue truck from the Sandy Spring VFD is parked outside a building, towing Boat 704 Bravo—a black inflatable rescue boat—on a trailer.

Boat 704 Bravo

Two Stations Serving the Community

Station 4 in Sandy Spring and Station 40 in Olney. Come see where it all happens.

Support Us

Every Gift Makes a Difference

As a volunteer department, we rely on the generosity of our community to fund the equipment, training, and facilities that keep Sandy Spring safe. Your donation goes directly to the mission.

The Oak Room

Host Your Event With Us

Our Oak Room is available to rent for parties, meetings, receptions, and community gatherings. A great space that supports the department with every booking.

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you have a question, want to get involved, or are ready to serve your community, reaching out is easy. Our team is here to help.

Support Sandy Spring VFD

Your donation goes directly to equipment and training