Twenty- three years later, our country is still healing from the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. On 9/11, 3,000 innocent people lost their lives during a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took down the Twin Towers, damaged the Pentagon and crashed four flights.

Sadly, 23 years later, people are still dying from the effects of being close to the World Trade Center directly after the ... (Full Story)

On this 23rd Anniversary

Never forget

September 11, 2001, left an indelible image for the millions of people that watched the horror play out live on national television. The sight of the iconic Twin Towers blazing and collapsing will be forever etched in our memories. 2,753 people died in the collapse of the towers of the World Trade Center. Included in that number were 412 emergency services personnel: ... (Full Story & Photos)

Watch as a moment of silence is observed at the commemoration ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum near the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan.... (Full Story)

Refer to the Ready.gov website as a resource or download the FEMA application for disaster resources, weather alerts and safety tips.

National Preparedness Month (NPM)

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. ... (Full Story)

Tuesday August 20, 1974

Fire gutted the B & O freight warehouse on South Carroll Street, Frederick, and injured nine firefighters Monday night. Over 150 city and county firemen battled the two-and-a half- hour blaze that broke out suddenly in the warehouse at dusk. Firemen spent over an hour opening locked freight doors so they could bring the blaze inside under control. Then, with flames still rising ... (Full Story)

Frederick County Schools are in session! Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services would like to remind motorists to be alert when travelling through school zones and neighborhoods where children are present. Children are difficult to see and are the most unpredictable pedestrians. Children are usually very comfortable in their surroundings, whether they are running and playing with friends, or ... (Full Story & Photos)

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) . With the new school year about to start — and flu season right around the corner — it’s a great time to remind people in your community that getting all recommended vaccines protects against serious illness. Thanks to widespread vaccination, some childhood diseases like polio have been officially eliminated in the United States.

National Immunization ... (Full Story & Photos)

Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter?

Our selection criteria require that volunteers:
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be healthy and in good physical condition.
• Complete basic fire or EMS training
• Live in close proximity to the fire station.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Meet the minimum ongoing training requirements.
• Respond to a certain ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services wants YOU!

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Work-Based Internship Program is offered to high school juniors and seniors by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services.

If you have or know of anyone that's interested in getting some great training, obtain life skills and are either a company volunteer member in need of classes or ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum will host an open house on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at the museum located at 300B South Seton Av. In Emmitsburg just north of the National Fire Academy.

Several new items will be on display including the “Junior Defender” uniform manikin and the historic original “tin type’ of an actual “Junior Defender. Also on display from the Junior ... (Full Story & Photos)

Maryland State Police Reminding Motorists Move Over Law Expanded To All Vehicles Beginning Oct. 1, 2022

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that on October 1, 2022, the Move Over Law in Maryland expanded to require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals – including hazard warning ... (Full Story)

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use ... (Full Story & Photos)

As RVs become more popular for travel and recreation, it’s important to understand the potential fire risks and how to prevent them. RVs are at a higher risk of fires due to their smaller space, propane appliances, and electrical systems. It is crucial to take preventative measures and know how to respond to a fire emergency.

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The Frederick County Health Department announces the annual ban on open burning effective June 1st. Open burning permits cannot be used each year from June 1st through August 31st. This ban does not apply to small recreational fires such as campfires, barbeques or gas grills.

The annual burn ban is required by the Maryland State Air Quality regulations and first went into effect in June 1995. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

Spring seems to have sprung, finally! Time to start mowing the lawn…and to remind people to keep children away from lawn mowers.

Research shows about 10,000 lawn mower accidents send children to the hospital every year, causing injuries more severe than any other tool or device. Children can fall and slip into the blade, especially if the grass is wet. Please keep children away from lawn mowers.

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