The Fire Department stands ready as an all-hazards organization to assure the safety of our communities. We respond to calls for service, fires, medical and other emergencies as well as promote fire prevention strategies and life safety programs. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department enforces fire code compliance to ensure that buildings and properties are safe.

The Department of Recreation and Parks creates opportunities to enjoy life, explore nature and restore health and well-being.

The Office of Emergency Management ensures that the County Government and the general public are prepared for any emergency. We manage the County's response to major emergencies and coordinate with all relevant County, State and Federal departments, offices and leadership and maintain strong partnerships with other jurisdictions.

An advisory body that advises the County Executive on the distribution of grant funds received from the Special Fund for the area surrounding the Laurel Race Course.

The Human Relations Commission works to promote the fair and equal treatment of all Anne Arundel County residents and to counteract racism, discrimination, intolerance and hate/bias incidents in the County.

Our mission is to provide quality, affordable housing to very-low-income citizens, and assure that the residents of the Commission’s housing communities are safe and that the communities are vibrant and healthy.

The Anne Arundel County Commission on HIV/AIDS promotes and enhances the quality of life for persons living with HIV/AIDS by advising the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs, services, and allocation of resources for education and prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and community support for persons with HIV/AIDS.

The Anne Arundel County Ethics Commission administers the Anne Arundel County Public Ethics Law.

The Anne Arundel County Commission for Women was created in 1975 to serve as a resource and advocacy group for women of the County and to advise the County Executive on issues of significance to women.

The Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) is a private, nonprofit organization that was created in 1993 to address housing and community development needs in Anne Arundel County.