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2 Alarm House Fire in Ellicott City JANUARY 17 - Units from West Friendship responded along with units from around the county for a house fire in Ellicott City early this morning. At 00:49, the alarm was sounded for a possible house on fire in the 9800 block of Middle Meadow Road. The 911 caller advised that the garage was on fire and that the occupants of the home were evacuating. Engine 71 arrived to find a two story single family home with ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Due Car Fire DECEMBER 29 - Early Thursday morning at 01:05 the station was alerted for a possible car on fire in the 12900 block of Frederick Road, near Fairground Road in the 3-40 box. Engine 32 arrived on scene to find a car on its side and fully involved. Engine 32 deployed a hose line and extinguished the fire. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured and Engine 32 cleared soon after. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Christmas Dinner at The Firehouse DECEMBER 25 - Members of the Sunday Night Duty Crew decided to have Christmas dinner with their firehouse family this year since those present would be away from their "real" families for the night. After checking with Encore to make sure they didn't need a response, members and a few family members sat down to dinner. Dishes were brought in by those participating, and fortunately dinner was interrupted by only ... (Full Story & Photos)

2011 Awards Banquet NOVEMBER 19 - Members, career staff, and contingent personnel took a well deserved night off this evening and met at Circle D Farm in Woodbine for the WFVFD 67th Annual Awards Banquet. Participants enjoyed a night of food, music, fellowship, and celebrated another successful year. Like every year, several awards were bestowed for outstanding service. Top Ambulance Responders: 5. Theresa Thompson 4. Renee Lottes 3. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Alarm 32-179 OCTOBER 16 - Station 3 and the SFDFD were alerted this evening for a motor vehicle crash in the Sykesville area. At 23:38 the tones sounded for a rescue with unknown injuries at Route 32 and West Friendship Road bringing Engine 31, Tower 3, and Paramedic 35 to the scene. Callers to 911 advised that there were anywhere from 2-5 vehicles involved in a head on collision. Upon arrival units found a two vehicle collision ... (Full Story & Photos)

Barn Fire in the 3-41 Box OCTOBER 13 - At 19:28 this evening during a thunderstorm Station 3 and surrounding companies were alerted for the possible barn fire in the 2500 block of McKendree Road. The caller advised Howard County Communications that the 50' x 75' barn was full of straw and some equipment but no animals were inside. Engine 32, first arriving engine, dropped supply line halfway down the driveway and proceeded to the barn ... (Full Story & Photos)

Annual Open House OCTOBER 09 - The WFVFD held its annual open house today under bright blue skies at the firehouse. Residents who stopped by Station 3 were able to see a little of what we do and how we do it. Members gave tours of the firehouse and apparatus, demonstrated a vehicle extrication, gave kids a chance to use a fire hose, and gave CPR and fire extinguisher demonstrations. The Howard County Police Traffic Enforcement ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fundraiser Remembering Luke SEPTEMBER 12 - Join us on October 8 at Circle D Farm in Woodbine for a fundraiser and festival remembering Luke Hoffman, a WFVFD member and Montgomery County Police officer killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2007. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Alphonsus Church and Maryland COPS, a statewide non-profit organization providing programs and services for the survivors of law enforcement officers ... (Full Story & Photos)

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