The department is a part of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, a combination department of career, volunteer and contingent personnel.
The Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was established in 1947 by a group committed to serving the community; the names and faces have come and gone through the years but the commitment to serve has stayed. The department is a part of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, a combination department of career, volunteer and contingent personnel all committed to community service and excellence in the fire service. The Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to the combination fire service of Howard County and making it a fully integrated global model as outlined in the Counties Overall Fire and Rescue Strategic Plan.
Fire, EMS, Public Safety Diving, HAZMAT Response
