At 18:50 units were dispatched to the 11800 block of Old Frederick Road in Marriottsville for the report of a horse stuck in the mud. Upon arrival units located Hershey, who was unable to free himself from a mud pit. Engine 32 requested the HCDFRS Special Operations unit and their specialized equipment was utilized to extract Hershey, who was not injured. Thanks to Doug Walton, HCDFRS Office of Public ... (Full Story & Photos)

While we were physically apart, members were able to meet virtually for our annual awards banquet tonight. The food wasn't great, but we were glad to be able to revisit and reflect on the past year.
After an invocation by Chaplain Ryan Eglseder we took a moment to remember members we lost last year, Shirley Mills and Will Spicer. Both were longtime members who contributed greatly to the department, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today marks the sixth anniversary of the passing of Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak, a paid paramedic with the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and a valuable dedicated member of the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. He died in the line of duty while responding to a call when he was struck by a utility vehicle that slid on icy pavement.

Erik was 29 years old at the time of his death. He joined ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 21:57 tonight our crews responded to a house fire in Glenelg. Howard County Communications received multiple calls of a home on fire in the 14200 block of Day Farm Road in the 13-18 box, alerting the station to respond.
Upon arrival units found a two story single-family home with fire showing from the delta side and initiated fire attack.
Engine 31 attacked the bulk of the fire in the garage while ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 19:14 this evening Howard County 911 began receiving calls of a fire in the 13400 block of Frederick Road in West Friendship. WFVFD and surrounding companies were quickly alerted to respond.
Upon arrival Engine 31 found a large L-shaped barn that contained animals and equipment fully involved in fire and began an exterior attack.
Water Supply 3 and Engine 32 set up water supply from a pond on the ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with the deepest regret that the members of the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department must announce the passing of Shirley J. Mills, 67. Shirley joined the WFVFD in 1968 and has served ever since as an Auxiliary and Administrative Member. She served on countless committees and worked at many fundraising events including suppers served at the old fire station, the Howard County Fair, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

After 44 years in the Howard County Fire Department, Firefighter Paramedic Erby Perdue, Jr. has retired. Erby started as a volunteer with the Fifth District VFD before becoming a member of the Ellicott City VFD for many years, rising to the rank of Deputy Chief. For the last 31 years he has been a contingent Firefighter Paramedic assigned to the West Friendship VFD.
Members and career staff met at ... (Full Story & Photos)