At 4:02 AM I received pictures of the new Probationers responding to a car fire on South Bound Branch Avenue. These members who have just completed firefighter 1 training got to put their skills to use. We need more new volunteers to take the training to help the citizens during…
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The Chief of Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad is implementing a risk management program but guess who not listening? The Chief has included all supervisors, battalion leaders, and upper management in the discussions. As a leader, the Chief is informing everyone at Silver Hill VFD&RS about the…
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The Pioneers and the Settlers (In The Goldilocks Zone) There are a lot of Pioneers in the Fire and Rescue Services that are criticized by those who are on the sidelines (Settlers) waiting for things to get done. These Settlers are not bad people, they just don’t have the talent…
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Two newly certified firefighters were added to the team and two nationally certified emergency medical service technicians were also added. Step by step SHVFD&RS is adding to its operational capability. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our members.
Read MoreWe at the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad are undertaking various initiatives to help the organization operate in the environment for the next 50 years. At 71 years and counting this organization has seen much change. The political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors have all…
Read MoreAt this point in life, you find that you have achieved all that you believed you would. Now you want to give back. We invite you to let the youth around you know how their life could change contributing to something bigger than themselves. You know self-esteem is the most…
Read MoreThe Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad offers postsecondary educational opportunities for those who seek to be a student of the fire and rescue services. In comparison we offer more than most trade schools, preparing individuals for a career field that has better than average pay and benefits….
Read MoreIf you find that the medical field is not working for you then you need to become an emergency medical technician (EMT). By riding on an ambulance you can help patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries for shorter duration periods. You don’t have to be stuck in a…
Read MoreThe busiest fire station in Prince George’s County wants to build its EMS program even further because the call volume demands it. Having two ambulances in station to respond to the call volume is not enough. The demands on the staff are taxing and increasing the personnel is needed. Many…
Read MoreIf you ask yourself whether you meet Jesus’ definition of being a good Samaritan what is your answer? If you volunteer your time as a firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician then you no longer have to question yourself. Volunteers meet the requirements laid out in the story of the Good…
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