Three members of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD) graduated from Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class late last month. Sidney Allotey-Addo (graduating from EMT Class 149), Caitlyn Simms (graduating from EMT Class 148), and Samantha Combs (also graduating from EMT Class 148). SSVFD congratulates these members on their accomplishments.

The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department is currently conducting its fund drive. Your generous support allows us to purchase new apparatus, purchase new equipment, expand our station, and better serve our community! We do not solicit door to door or by telephone. If you are interested in donating, you can

Are you brave enough to take a dip into the 30 degree Chesapeake Bay? Every January, over 10,000 courageous plungers head to Maryland’s Sandy Point State Park seeking thrills and chills, all to benefit the 7,782 athletes of Special Olympics Maryland. This is the 23d year for this event. Many

Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department graduated nine new members from the Volunteer Basic Orientation Course (VBOC) 18-04 on Friday, December 7, 2018. VBOC is taught at the Montgomery County Public Service Training Academy (PSTA). The graduation was held at the Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. SSVFD members graduating were  Steven Getz, Juliana

The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD) will once again be giving Santa a ride through neighborhoods in our response area to help him prepare for the big night on Christmas eve. Santa will be riding on our 1954 Mack pumper, used primarily as a parade and demonstration piece, accompanied by

Chanukah Fire Truck Parade Route & Times Each stop will be accompanied with Music, Chanukah treats, Fire Juggling Show and Photo-ops ►The Chanukah Fire Truck Parade will depart Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department Station #40, 16911 Georgia Avenue, Olney at 5:45 PM and will make the following stops:   ►1st

Harvest Dinner Dance When:  Saturday, November 3, 2018 Where: The Oak Room at SSVFD Station 4, 17921 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Doors Open at 6:15pm Dinner 6:30pm – 7:30pm Dancing 7:30pm – 11:30pm   Includes: Catered Dinner by Renaissance Chef Beer, Wine, and Soda DJ Ed Jackson Entertainment

The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (MCVFRA) Fire Prevention Ambassadors were selected on Sunday, October 28, 2018 after participating in a series of interviews. Among the interviewers was Marcia Roth, the President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, who is a member of the Sandy