We’re proud to announce that the Fort Washington Fire Company No. 1 has been awarded a $5,000 FM Fire Service Grant to support and enhance our pre‑incident planning efforts within the community.

This funding helps us strengthen preparedness, improve emergency response, and continue providing the highest level of emergency services to our community.

A huge thank‑you to FM, one of the world’s largest ... (Full Story)

Last night, Jerry Smith Jr. from Baltimore City Rescue 1 led a Rapid Intervention Team Operations class during the weekly company drill. Jerry is a member of the Fort and visits several times a year to assist with training. His expertise and real-world experience are highly valuable, and his dedication to the training program is greatly appreciated.

The training focused on gear removal, firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

We have "Core Skills" and "Non-Core Skills." Core skills must be completed within three months of membership. Non-Core skills must be completed within your first year of membership , which we call your "provisional period." Senior members and line officers may "sign off" new members as they complete these skills.

Core Skills include the following:

1. Donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our post last week discussed what topics are covered in this "classroom" portion of the process. At the conclusion of this initial session, all new members are provided with their new member packets and the contents of this packet are reviewed.

This week's post will cover what is included in the packet. The packet contains information on the operational and administrative officers of the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

There are over 600 hydrants within the Township, so we need everyone's help to ensure they are accessible in an emergency. Locating and digging out a hydrant can cost precious time during a fire.... (Full Story & Photos)