The Independent Junior Fire Engine Company No. 3 is always looking for good volunteers. You can help serve your community in many ways as a volunteer fire fighter or a volunteer administrative member.

As a volunteer fire fighter you can receive free college-level training in many areas of fire suppression, hazardous materials, rescue operations, and emergency medical services. Your training and skills can even lead to a career in the fire or emergency medical service.

As a volunteer administrative member you can help your fire company and your community with other duties at the station such as maintenance of the building and grounds, fund raising, working with our own “Sparky the Fire Dog” teaching children about fire safety, and working with our antique fire engine in parades.

Whether you are a volunteer fire fighter or an administrative member, you get added benefits in belonging to our company.

• First, the State of Maryland provides for a tax reduction for active volunteers of $3,500 on their annual Maryland income tax return.

• Second, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners provides for a monthly pension plan for active volunteers, with the requisite number of years service, when they reach a minimum of age 62.

• Third, there is the satisfaction of helping your neighbors and your community; a feeling that everyone can enjoy.

To start your service as a volunteer with us, simply print out and complete this application, mail it with the applicable lifetime membership. 

Once your application has been received, it will be presented at the next company meeting, the City of Hagerstown Fire Department will also review it, and it will be voted on at the following company meeting. The company’s membership committee may contact you if there are any questions. You will be notified of your election, be given your membership materials, and invited to our monthly company meetings on the second Thursday of each month.