Frederick’s ‘Labor Day fires’ of the early 1970s
By CLARENCE “CHIP” JEWELL
Special to The Frederick News-Post

With two major fires this year that have occurred around Labor Day and the recent 50 Years Ago column in
The News-Post that highlighted the B&O Warehouse fire in 1974 and mentioned other “Labor Day” fires,
I was brought back to my memory bank of the Frederick “Labor Day fires” of the early ... (Full Story & Photos)

FREDERICK COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION

2024-2024 MISS, JR MISS & JR FIRE CHIEF CONTEST

Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association is sponsoring the 2024-2025 Frederick County
Fire Prevention & Life Safety Ambassador Contest to be held Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the
Urbana Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department social hall at 3:00 pm. Contestants should arrive at 1:00
pm.

Applications must ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wednesday October 2, 1974

The City of Frederick has purchased 5.3 acres of land east of Baughman’s Lane and north of Shookstown Road for the relocation of the Independent Fire Company. The city administration, however, has yet to draw up any specific plan for it.... (Full Story)

Saturday October 2, 1999

A box truck caught fire and erupted with about 50 explosions Friday night, forcing police to evacuate more than 30 homes and close U.S. 15 in both directions at Emmitsburg, said a fire company spokesman. The entire 30-foot truck was engulfed in flames and a large toxic cloud rose from the inferno. They also evacuated the Getty Mart convenience store and gas station across ... (Full Story)

Halloween is just around the corner. Whether you’re going out with friends or trick or treating with the family, it’s important to keep the safety of everyone in mind.

See the attached safety tips that will improve your safety while you enjoy your Halloween weekend!
... (Full Story & Photos)

As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it's important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the dangers that come with the season. From illnesses to injuries, there are several climate changes that happen in the fall that might have a direct impact on your ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday September 26, 1924

At a special meeting of the Mayor and Council of Brunswick on Tuesday evening, attended by four members of the Council, with Mayor Moler presiding, and the special committee appointed by the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company several weeks ago, the former virtually granted the latter’s request for a building site in the town on the south side of East Potomac street, east ... (Full Story)

Winter Storm WARNINGS can be life-threatening and severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.

Winter storms create higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.

Winter storms can: last a few hours to several ... (Full Story & Photos)

As it's starting to get colder, it's that time of the year for daylight saving time again. Daylight Saving Time ends, November 3, 2024, and is quickly approaching, and it's that confusing time of year again when everyone scrambles to remember they have to turn their clocks forward or backward.

Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, November 3rd, meaning it's that time when, for one magical night ... (Full Story & Photos)

As winter and colder weather approach, the use of portable heaters increases. Electric or gas heaters are very handy to supplement insufficient heat in offices, homes, and other areas; however, they can create hazards if not used properly. Without careful monitoring, heaters can create an electric shock hazard, burns to users, carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, or possibly even explosions.

Recent ... (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)

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)

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)