Carroll County is one of the few areas in Maryland that is protected by volunteer fire departments. There are fourteen independent departments in the county that work together to provide excellent fire and pre-hospital medical coverage.

The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department is the second-busiest company in Carroll County, protecting the residents of the Sykesville and Eldersburg areas. While the department does hire paid EMS personnel to staff the ambulances, its the volunteers that are the heart and soul of the organization.

Gone are the days when firefighters worked in the same town they lived in. Back then, when the fire whistle or bell sounded, employers would release their firefighters to answer the alarm. Being good neighbors, they knew that what goes around comes around.

Times have changed. Volunteer firefighters now work far from their homes and are unable to answer the alarm. The increased call volume, combined with stringent training requirements and the demands of everyday life dictate that more volunteers are needed. Nationally, the volunteer fire service is suffering, and Sykesville is no exception.

How can you help? Consider volunteering. We provide the equipment and the training necessary to become firefighters or EMS providers. If riding the emergency units isn't your thing, we also have need of volunteers in many administrative areas, including accounting, administration, fund raising, and fire prevention.

We also have a very active and successful junior program for young people ages 12-16. You can find out more about them by visiting the Juniors page or filling out the application listed below.

It's one of life's most rewarding experiences knowing that you are helping to serve others in their time of need. Will you answer the call?

Use the form below to apply for membership to the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department. After completing this form, a representative of the membership committee will contact you. In the meantime, feel free to come down and visit the stations.

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PERSONAL
Membership Type:		Select Below Operational (EMS & Fire) Administrative
Name: Last, First, Middle Initial
E-mail Address:
Address: Street Address, City, State, Zip
How long have you lived at this address?:
Home Phone:
Business Phone:
Sex:		Select Below Male Female
Where are you currently employed?:
If you were in the Armed Forces, when were you discharged? Month/Year:
Are you over 16 years of age?:		Select Below Yes No
Date of Birth:
Have you ever been convicted of a traffic violation, misdemeanor, or a felony?:		Select Below Yes No
If Yes, indicate the date and nature of the charge, police agency, court and disposition.:
EXPERIENCE
Have you ever filed an application with Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department?:		Select Below Yes No
If so, when?:
Have you ever been denied membership to a fire and/or rescue squad?:		Select Below Yes No
If so, please give details.:
Have you ever been discharged for misconduct or unsatisfactory service or asked to resign from a fire and/or rescue department?:		Select Below Yes No
If you have been discharged please give details.:
List any firefighting and/or emergency medical certifications that are current. Please provide copies of certifications:
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EDUCATION
High School attended: High School Name and Location (City/State)
Did you graduate or receive a GED?:		Select Below Yes No
Date graduated, or received GED:
College or University Information: College or University name, Location (City/State), Dates attended, Major or Degree awarded
REFERENCES
Reference #1: Name, Address and Phone Numbers. Please references, not related to you by blood, adoption, or marriage, which you have known for at least one year. References should not be members of Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department.
Reference #2: Name, Address and Phone Numbers. Please references, not related to you by blood, adoption, or marriage, which you have known for at least one year. References should not be members of Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department.
Reference #3: Name, Address and Phone Numbers. Please references, not related to you by blood, adoption, or marriage, which you have known for at least one year. References should not be members of Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Contact Name:
Contact Relationship:
Contact Address:
Contact Phone Number:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Electronic Signature:
How did you hear about us?:
By signing above, I signify that I have applied for the membership to the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department; that I have answered all questions truthfully and to the best of my knowledge; and that I fully understand that any intentional false statement may be grounds for dismissal from the department. Furthermore, I hereby grant to Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department permission to contact my employer, references, and any other persons or agencies who may have knowledge of me, my skills and my experience as may be deemed necessary.