WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE
VIGILANT HOSE COMPANY
Home of the National Fire Academy
 Six of Hearts Drawing
Frederick County's Original Weekly Game of Chance
Six of Hearts Jackpot
January 18th 2021 - $6,000
Face Masks Required to Enter Fire Station. Only one person at a time permitted into area to play Six of Hearts Numbers. Access is only available from the Main Street Museum entrance.
ALL BINGO events CANCELLED until further notice. The health and safety of our community and our members is critical to our mission.
The support of the Greater Emmitsburg community and the entire national fire service has kept the Vigilant Hose Company strong since our founding in 1884. We are proud to have volunteer purchased and owned apparatus, protective clothing and all the tools and equipment to serve you. We are the principal Fire/Rescue service for the thousands of visitors and students to the National Fire Academy, Emergency Management Institute and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We are the proud home to Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary and the National Shrine Grotto Lady of Lourdes. Please consider supporting our mission by donating to the Vigilant Hose Company.
GUN CALENDAR WINNERS FOR 2020 CLICK BELOW
GUN CALENDAR WINNERS BY MONTH
Please allow 15 days from the end of each month for winners to be updated. Letters to winners are sent out by the end of the winning month. Due to substantial delays with the USPS letters are taking longer than normal to reach mailboxes.
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Update to BINGO Events
President Tom Ward, November 12
With new guidance and regulations related to the indoor gathering of people, VHC BINGO events are herby suspended until further notice. We stand by our commitment to our mission of promoting a safe and healthy community.
Since VHC has returned to our operations this summer our supporters have been nothing short of amazing. We gained countless new players who comment on how much fun, enjoyable, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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For Sale: 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
President Tom Ward, October 07
The Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) is currently soliciting bids to sell our 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, formally owned by the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company.
The unit currently has 90,000 miles. Unit is sold as is, all radio equipment and other VHC separately owned items will be removed. Plow blade included. Those interested in submitting a bid or a request to schedule a time to view the unit ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2021 Sportsman's Calendars on Sale Now
President Tom Ward, September 08
The Vigilant Hose Company in partnership with the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department are pleased to announce the sale of our 2021 Sportsman's Calendars.
For a $50 donation the calendars provide two chances to win a firearm or cash prize daily, each day of the year. All numbers coincide with the evening Maryland pick four lottery number. The twelve days of Christmas are a $1,000 cash prize daily. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Summer Raffle Winners
President Tom Ward, August 12
Thank You to all of VHC's amazing supporters in making our Summer Raffle an incredible success. Below you will find the listing of winners for the drawing:
1. YETI Roadie 24 Hard Cooler- White
• Ticket Number: 1653
• Name: Melanie Colson
2. $50
• Ticket Number: 0689
• Name: Steve and Linda Lingg
3. YETI Rambler 12oz Colster- Pacific Blue
• Ticket Number: 0187
• Name: Jean Lavage
4. $100
• Ticket ... (Full Story & Photos)
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VHC Summer Raffle Fires Off
President Tom Ward, June 09
The men and women of the Vigilant Hose Company & Auxiliary are excited for our newest fundraiser event, our 2020 Summer Raffle.
For only $10 per ticket you have a chance at one of 40 prizes including the top prize of $1,000. VHC will be giving away 20 Yeti prizes, 15 cash prizes and four gift cards to Emmitsburg area restaurants.
Tickets will become available Wednesday, June 10th. With the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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