Frederick County Fire/Rescue is an all-hazard response agency that includes within the Operations a Special Operations Section. Special Operations is responsible for providing services related to Confined Space Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response, Structural Collapse Rescue, Tactical Emergency Medical Services, Trench Rescue, Technical Rope Rescue, and Water Rescue Operations. Additionally acts as a liaison to the Frederick County volunteer-operated Dive Team. For further information, contact Battalion Chief David Barnes at 301-600-1787 or via email at DBarnes@FrederickCountyMD.gov. 

The Operations, Planning Section is the liaison to multiple county divisions and agencies for fire and rescue operations. These include but are not limited to:

• Emergency Management
• Frederick City Police
• Frederick County Election Board
• Frederick County Public Schools
• Public Works
• Sheriff's Department
• Transit

The Planning Section works with other agencies to further the safety and preparedness of both the staff of Fire and Rescue and the citizens of Frederick County. For further information, contact Battalion Chief Paul "Doug" Wallick at 301-600-9002.

Employees work either a 24-hour on duty / 48-hour off-duty schedule, or a 12-hour, 4-day-week schedule.