Annapolis Fire Department

09/14/2026

Our non-emergency lines are back up and working.

UPDATE: Verizon has repaired the lines (4:40 p.m.)

City of Annapolis phone lines are currently down. Verizon is working on the repair. 9-1-1 is working properly, but Police and Fire non-emergency lines are down. If you need assistance from a City department, please use annapolis.gov, find your department, and use email.

09/14/2026

Please note that our non-emergency lines are currently not working. They are currently working on fixing these issues.

911 is still working!

UPDATE: Verizon has repaired the lines (4:40 p.m.)

City of Annapolis phone lines are currently down. Verizon is working on the repair. 9-1-1 is working properly, but Police and Fire non-emergency lines are down. If you need assistance from a City department, please use annapolis.gov, find your department, and use email.

09/12/2026

We’re out at Pip Moyer today for the Drug Education & Awareness Sporting Festival! ❤️

The Annapolis Fire Department’s Your Life Matters program is here teaching Hands-Only CPR and Narcan administration, because saving lives doesn’t only happen when the fire department arrives.

It starts with a community that knows what to do.

You could be the person who recognizes an overdose. You could be the person standing beside someone when their heart stops. You could be the one who steps forward when everyone else freezes.

You don’t have to wear a uniform to save a life.

You just have to be willing to act.

Learn the skills. Share the knowledge. Look out for one another. That’s how we build a stronger, safer Annapolis. ❤️

09/11/2026

We Will Never Forget

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 against the United States that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

We honor and remember those who died and pay tribute to those firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Please take a moment to pause and reflect on all the lives lost that day and those who continue to be affected by 9/11-related illnesses.

09/11/2026

Earlier this month, we hosted the HEN Nozzles team for a hands-on nozzle demonstration.

Our training division and crew personnel had the opportunity to operate the HEN nozzles on both 2-inch and 1¾-inch handlines. This allowed crews to evaluate the nozzles and compare their performance and operating characteristics with the nozzles currently carried on our frontline apparatus.

Following the initial hands-on evaluation, crews transitioned to the burn building, where live-fire evolutions were conducted. These evolutions provided personnel with the opportunity to evaluate the nozzles under realistic fire conditions and observe their performance during fire attack operations.

We would like to thank our mutual aid partners at Naval District Washington (NDW) Fire and Emergency Services for their participation and for providing the facilities that made this training possible.

Training opportunities such as this allow our personnel to evaluate new equipment, strengthen operational proficiency, and ensure that the tools and equipment we place in service support the safety and effectiveness of our firefighters.

09/08/2026

🚨 ONE MORE DAY LEFT TO APPLY!!! 🚨

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

EMS-only position!

Most Emergency Responder Paramedics will be on our 24/72 shift schedule!

Application Link below!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/annapolismd/

Questions: [email protected]

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09/07/2026

Today marks the 62nd Anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Volunteer Firefighter John W. Schwallenberg of the Rescue Hose Company No. 1, Annapolis Fire Department.

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on September 7, 1964, a fire was reported in a one-story concrete-block warehouse on Virginia Avenue near Chinquapin Round Road. The fire grew rapidly, eventually reaching the third alarm, bringing more than 150 firefighters to the scene. It is believed that Firefighter Schwallenberg entered the south side of the building with two other firefighters, and they were enveloped in smoke. Although they were wearing masks, they were overcome by the smoke in the building. A total of twelve firefighters were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Firefighter Schwallenberg died the day before his 17th birthday. His death led the County Commissioners to call for a study to determine the need for a paid fire department in Anne Arundel County.

Today, our department, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, remember Firefighter Schwallenberg at a memorial service and wreath placement at Heroes' Memorial Park this morning.

Please take a moment today to remember Firefighter Schwallenberg and the other firefighters who have died while protecting the citizens of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. We will never forget.

09/04/2026

Only 5 more days to apply!!! Don't miss this opportunity!

Many have been asking about the Peak Time Schedule...

Most Emergency Responder Paramedics will be on our 24/72 shift schedule!

Paramedic Students are encouraged to apply!

Application Link below! Questions: [email protected]

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/annapolismd/

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09/03/2026

❤️ Your Life Matters is out in the community doing what we do best: teaching people how to save lives.

Today we’re at Bowman Place on W. Washington Street providing FREE Hands-Only CPR and Narcan training because you never know when YOU might be the person standing there when someone needs help.

No medical background needed. No complicated training. Just simple, lifesaving skills that can give someone a second chance.

❤️ Learn CPR.
💜 Learn Narcan.
💪 Be prepared to step in.

Because when seconds matter, YOUR actions can matter.

Your Life Matters, Annapolis.

Empowering our community. One lifesaver at a time.

09/03/2026

This week, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Port of Virginia Authority, making our department the first out-of-state member of their Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT).

This partnership creates a two-way capability: we can bring our personnel, training, and marine resources to assist the Port of Virginia when needed, and we now have the ability to call upon their extensive MIRT resources, experience, and expertise when a major maritime incident occurs here in the Chesapeake Bay region.

As the first out-of-state member, this milestone reflects our commitment to regional leadership in maritime emergency response. This comes from continuous training, building strong inter-agency partnerships, and advancing our operational readiness.

Our members have dedicated extensive training hours and collaborated with local, state, federal, and port partners to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional incidents. Beyond strengthening Annapolis, our goal is to enhance preparedness across the entire Chesapeake Bay region. We are proud of our Marine Operations program and our firefighters' dedication to excellence.