Arnold Volunteer Fire Department

04/29/2026

Light the Night red for our fallen brothers and sisters in the line of duty.

We remember you always!

04/14/2026

02/23/2026

This past Saturday, we held our annual awards banquet! As always, we are grateful for the commitment of all our volunteers. The following awards were given:

Chiefs award: Melissa Ehrlich, Secretary

Presented by Chief Hopkins and Assistant Chief Ehrlich

Presidents award: Greg Fall, member

Presented by President Debi Hopkins

Firefighter of the year: Ryan Bosley

Presented by Chief Hopkins and Assistant Chief Ehrlich

CPR dedication award: Alicia Blake

Presented by President Debi Hopkins

Top responder: Ryan Bosley and Justin Herzog

Presented by Chief Hopkins and Assistant Chief Ehrlich

Life member award: Jean Allen, Treasurer

Presented by President Debi Hopkins

Honorary life member award: Brice Boone;

In 2023, our station was impacted by the sudden passing of Brice Boone, the son of our President and Chief. While he never wanted to be a first responder, he committed to our station out of the kindness of his heart, and to make his mama happy. He is greatly missed by all and we wanted to make sure his legacy lived on through Arnold VFD. This award was presented by Past President Ryan Bosley, Secretary Melissa Ehrlich, and Treasurer Jean Allen.

02/01/2026

The department would like to congratulate Lieutenant Bliz on his retirement after 38 years of serving the county. Lt., enjoy retirement, you earned it!!

01/27/2026

E172 was staffed from Saturday at 1900 hours until Sunday at 1900 hours. During this time, we were able to assist many.

12/03/2025

DECEMBER 8TH is our LAST BLS/CPR course for 2025! Give the gift of saving lives!!

10/27/2025

Some of our volunteers are participating in Severn River Middle School’s first annual Trunk or Treat! Stop by and say hi! 🚒🎃

10/13/2025

AVFD is continuing CPR classes for 2025!

We are offering Basic Life Support classes at $60 donation per person on the following dates at our fire house:

❤️ October 27 at 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
❤️ December 8 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

If you are interested, please contact [email protected] with your information. If you wish to take a course as a group, please email the information of how many people will be in the group.

10/10/2025

Today we laid our beloved brother to rest. You’re legacy and love will continue on through every person you have crossed upon ❤️‍🩹🕊️

10/01/2025

Arnold Volunteer Fire Department- Statement on the Passing of Robert “Bobby” Daywalt:

“It is with deep sadness that the members of the Arnold Volunteer Fire Department share the passing of our friend and brother, Robert “Bobby” Daywalt.

Bobby joined our Department in April of 2014, after retiring as a captain from the Annapolis Fire Department. True to his good humor, we often joked that we “harassed him” until he finally came aboard- and we are so grateful that he did.

As a Fire Apparatus Driver Operator, Bobby loved being behind the wheel of Engine 172. Whether it was duty crews, calls for service, training nights, conventions, or community outreach, he was always at the heart of our operations.

Beyond the firehouse, Bobby was a respected instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, where he shared his knowledge and passion with countless firefighters across the State. Many of us here in Arnold, and throughout Maryland were trained and inspired by him.

Bobby was more than a firefighter- he was a mentor, teacher, and above all, a friend. He carried himself with a kindness, patience, humor, and he left an imprint on every one of us who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

This loss hurts deeply. Bobby’s passing is not only a loss for our Department, but for our community and for the entire Maryland fire service family. He will always be remembered with love and respect.

Rest easy, Bobby. We’ll take it from here.”

—Arnold Volunteer Fire Department