We live in a part of the country that gets snow and ice. Winter driving isn’t solely about dealing with snow, ice on the road is a bigger threat. Black ice, in particular, is very dangerous because it’s invisible. Are you prepared to drive in these conditions?

Planning and preventative maintenance are important year-round—but especially when it comes to winter driving. We have attached for your ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

On June 2, 1903, Junior Fire Company No. 2 of Frederick put two gray horses, Dan and Billy, into service to pull the Firehouse Steamer. During the company’s Horse Era, which lasted from 1903 to 1913, it owned at least five horses. The other named horses were Frank, Prince, and John. Two of those horses are seen in this photo. The paid driver is William B. Davis, known as “Uncle Billy.” His death in ... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday February 2, 1925

Rev. U.S.G. Rupp, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, delivered a special sermon to the members of the Independent Hose Company, of which he is chaplain, at the vesper service Sunday evening. About 120 members of the company assembled at the engine hall and, headed by Lewis W. Mehrling, who acted as marshal, marched to the church in a body. As an introductory, the ... (Full Story)

Sunday January 30, 2005

About 40 parents made their way to the Westview Fire Station on Saturday to learn how to protect their children in a car. Firefighters and local police showed them the proper way to fasten their children in car seats for four hours at the New Design Road station. Nancy Boyd, a certified child passenger safety technician instructor, said parents are often unsure whether they ... (Full Story)

Friday January 23, 1925

Sledders, coasting in front of the home of Alphus H. Fogle, 200 East Seventh street, prevented what might have been a serious fire in the house about 8:15 o’clock Thursday night, when they extinguished a fire in an upstairs bedroom following an explosion of a coal oil stove. The several youngsters ran into the house and threw the stove from the upstairs window.

The Junior ... (Full Story)

Thursday January 20, 2005

In his 46 years responding to emergency calls in Frederick County, Clair Ebersole has often experienced frustration. “There is nothing more frustrating than going out, especially at night, and you can’t find the house,” he said. Emergency responders are often delayed while trying to locate a house — a problem the said could be remedied if addresses were properly posted on ... (Full Story)

As the seasons change, prepare for the heating your home safely by following some simple safety steps.

Have you chimney cleaned and checked before using fireplace or woodstove.

Have you furnace checked and cleaned.

Make sure you dispose of all coals and embers in water, never in plastic bags, paper bags or cardboard boxes. Embers can remain hot for several days. Do not store embers inside of house, ... (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)

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)

Our volunteers are dedicated and professional gearing up everyday!

We are mechanics, bankers, retail store employees. We are in real estate, car sales and the fast-food industry. We build houses, farm and drive trucks. If you need a shirt embroidered, we can do that too. We are students and educators. We work on the beach selling necklaces. We are married and divorced. My family does this with me. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Whether you work full time outside the home or are simply going out for the evening, you want the best possible care for your children while you are away from them. Before you hire anyone to watch over your children, make sure they are a mature, experienced, capable individual who truly cares about the welfare of the children.

Babysitting can be a great money earning opportunity but it comes with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)