Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association

MCVFRA and Local 1664 Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters have issued a joint statement regarding the FY2027 budget and recent staffing decisions affecting Hillandale Tower 724 and the Laytonsville Rescue Squad.

Read the full joint statement here:

Joint Statement from the MCVFRA & IAFF Local 1664 Regarding the FY2027 Budget — Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association (MCVFRA) and IAFF Local 1664 share serious concerns regarding recent staffing decisions affecting Hillandale Tower 724 and the Laytonsville Rescue Squad. Our organizations, representing both career and volunteer responders, are united in the b

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Yesterday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the 2026-2029 contract between Montgomery County and the MCVFRA.

This agreement represents an important investment in Montgomery County’s volunteer fire and rescue system and supports the volunteers who respond to emergencies, staff stations, train, and serve communities across the County every day.

The agreement includes enhancements related to:
🚒 Volunteer recruitment and retention
🚑 Health and wellness initiatives
🔥 Training opportunities
🏅 LOSAP and volunteer benefits
🤝 Volunteer participation in operational policy discussions

“This agreement reflects the County’s continued investment in Montgomery County’s volunteer fire and rescue system and the volunteers who serve our communities every day,” said Russell Hartung, President of the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association.

MCVFRA appreciates the partnership and collaboration of the County Executive, County Council, MCFRS leadership, labor relations staff, and volunteer leadership throughout this process.

Thank you to the volunteers serving our communities every day.

Council Unanimously Approves New MCVFRA Ageement — Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association Rockville, MD – May 6, 2026 — The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association (MCVFRA) is pleased to announce that the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement between Montgomery County Government and MCVFRA on May 5, 2026. The agreement represents a con...