We have been working to offer MFRI programs during the day for those working at night. Today, we completed a MFRI Pumps class by offering it to follow a 24x72 schedule. This class was able to accomodate 30 firefighters. Congratulations.

At the same time, our EST students were taking their Fire 1 final exam. The EST students will then move to start HAZMAT on Thursday, April 3rd.
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Teamwork as multiple classes share the area to continually work to train our responders.
Pumps Class training new FADO personnel, while our EST class completes their final day of burns for their practical grade in Firefighter 1.... (Full Story & Photos)

In response to the ongoing devastating impacts left by Hurricane Helene across the southeastern United States, on Monday March 16, 2025 the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company (HVFC) delivered their 2010 Ford medic unit known as Medic 28 to The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. This organization is a federally recognized Native American Tribe with over 15,000 members located in Cherokee, NC in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Responder Wellness Week 2025 is dedicated to helping public safety professionals build and sustain that readiness. From actionable tips to long-term strategies, we’ll explore how fitness and wellness can empower you both on and off duty. Learn how to enhance your personal health, inspire your peers and create lasting change in your agency’s culture.

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Today, Monday, March 10th, G-Money Transport donated their services to bring the Training Center a 53' trailer full of old pallets. These pallets were donated to us from Chaz's Used Auto Parts in Taneytown, MD.

These are used to practice cutting with saws and then are burned in our special burn building to train new firefighters with live fire exercises.

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