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August 4, 2019 by Eugene Jones

Postsecondary Education

The 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. We understand that most individuals will not attend college. Some do not yet have a high enough grade point average to be accepted to college. Our process links students with college credit opportunities with the University of Maryland, University College.

Our program allows students to gain technical experience through a rigorous skill building program. Today’s fire service organizations seek potential candidates with certifications in emergency medical (EMT) and firefighting. We facilitate our members getting training from the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) which is a part of the Maryland University system. Once trained in order to operate as a emergency medical technician we help our members receive certification through the Maryland Institute Of Emergency Medical Services Systems. Come to our Drill Night at 3900 Old Silver Hill Road to learn more about the Fire and Rescue Services. Come and Join Us!!!

August 4, 2019 by Eugene Jones

Five Things You Should Know About the Good Samaritan

If 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 Samaritan in every way because the story is a human story not a spiritual story. It is not a story about perfection. It is a story about service.

The Good Samaritan was going about his daily travel routine. There was nothing mysterious about what he was doing.
The Good Samaritan came upon a man laying on the ground who was injured. He was aware of what was going on around him.
The Good Samaritan bandaged the man up and took him to an Inn. He knew how to help the man.
The Good Samaritan inquired about how he could help the man in the future. He knew the Inn would provide treatment.
The Good Samaritan went on his way and the story never indicated that he ever contacted the man again. The Good Samaritan indicated he would check back with the Inn Keeper and not the man he served. He knew the most important part of his relationship with the man was through service.

As Fire Service personnel we provide this type of service everyday. Exchange the word Inn for Hospital and you have this story repeated thousands of times a day all over this Country. Don’t go through life as an on looker to disasters and emergencies. Don’t wish you could do more. Join Us!! We will train you and you can give 24 hours a month to serve others. You can enrich the lives of others and be the Good Samaritan you always wanted to be. Go to the Apply Now page and put in an application. We will email you and get you on the road to service.

Come to the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department at 3900 Old Silver Hill Road in Suitland. Share this story with those who you think want to be Good Samaritans but have found no way to express that side of themselves until now.

August 2, 2019 by Eugene Jones

My Certification As A Fire Fighter Paid Off!!

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 fire fighter 1 training got to put their skills to use. We need more new volunteers to take the training to help the citizens during disasters and emergencies. Come Join Us!

Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad

3900 Old Silver Hill Road

Training on Monday Nights at 7pm

Come and Meet the Team!!!

August 2, 2019 by Eugene Jones

Your Smart Phone Will Keep You Dumb

If you spend more time on your devices and “Smart Phone” than you do volunteering your time in the Community then you know what you need to do. You enjoy this free society because people make sacrifices everyday for you. The guardians of our way of life want to keep the cycle of volunteering going and you can do your part. You may not think you have what it takes to be involved in emergency services but you would be surprised. We at the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad are here to help bring out the best in you. We have volunteer opportunities that range from fire fighter, emergency medical technician, administrative support, social media manager, training coordinator, recruiting, grants manager and much more.

We know that people are looking for opportunities to serve effectively. We appreciate our volunteers and we recognize them for their contributions. We recognize that people want to be a part of an organization where members are there for each other. We hope that you will visit us to see if our organization is right for you. So the next time you drive by our fire station or are in the area visit us at 3900 Old Silver Hill Road in Suitland Maryland. Come meet the team on Mondays where our training takes place starting at 7 pm. Come Join Us!

August 1, 2019 by Eugene Jones

Transform Your Life

Yes you can transform from being an average person into a high achiever. You don’t want to be average. If you wanted to be average you would not have stopped in on our website. We know you are tired of being on the hamster wheel of life. We know you get bored and really want to stop looking at your phone for hours. Don’t be a slave to your social media, looking to see what everyone else is doing. You don’t have to be sad that you can’t seem to create an exciting life. You can have excitement, adventure and romance given to you everyday by volunteering as a fire service professional.

We offer the same opportunity to be all that you can be as those other guys. You can serve your community, be richer and better as a result. Stop procrastinating and putting off a life of adventure and excitement. Gain power, skill and self control. Learn how to get all that you can out of life and make a difference in the life of others. Join Us at the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad located at 3900 Old Silver Hill Road in Suitland Maryland.