On Saturday, February 1st, the members of the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company gathered for a dinner and program to celebrate their 125th anniversary. The department was formed on February 1, 1900. This was the opening event in their new events facility known as "Fireside on Main".... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, January 3rd, the spring EST orientation was held to meet the students and parents.

We also have a few non-high school students signed up through MFRI.

Looks like we will be running with 10-12. Class starts January 28th at 11:30AM. The spring will cover Fire 1, Hazmat, Rescue Tech and Firefighter survival.

We are trying a new time for the class. Monday - Friday 11:30 - 14:30. This is ... (Full Story & Photos)

https://nationalpassengersafety.org/

U.S. roadway deaths are rising again at an alarming rate. People are still driving recklessly. Drunk, drugged and distracted driving are on the rise. Just telling people to drive safely isn’t enough. We need to do more. We can do more! Passengers need to play a more active role in their own safety and that of others.

That is why We Save Lives and the National ... (Full Story & Photos)

For more information on the CPSC Recall: https://tinyurl.com/262eh7ab

Preventing Fire Pit Accidents:
To minimize the dangers associated with indoor fire pits and enjoy s'mores safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends the following precautions:
1. Always extinguish the flame before refueling – Ensure the flame is completely out when refilling a liquid-fuel fire pit. Let the fire pit ... (Full Story & Photos)

Effective at 1600Hrs today and by the orders of Fire Chief Eddie Ruch, the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department has placed into service new Rescue Squad 12. The New Rescue Squad was built by REV Group, Inc., KME Fire Apparatus, and is completely outfitted with all new modern equipment allowing the members of SFDFD to provide Auto Extraction, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and any additional type ... (Full Story & Photos)