The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has changed many, many things in everyone’s lives. One thing that hasn’t changed is that your West Friendship VFD First Responders (Volunteer and Career) are still here for you whenever you need us, day or night. The West Friendship VFD is a combination fire department, relying on a mix of career and volunteer staffing. Our volunteer members are continuing ... (Full Story & Photos)

West Friendship units went to Carroll County this morning for a report of a house on fire in the Woodbine area. At 10:20 Engine 31, Tanker 3, and Water Supply 3 were alerted for the 7400 block of Old Washington Road in the 12-4 box. Upon arrival, Engine 31 (first arriving unit) found a single family home with heavy fire showing from the front and rear. Crews began a defensive operation and worked ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:02 this afternoon Engine 31 was dispatched for the reported basement fire in Eldersburg. Upon arrival in the 6200 block of Rolling View Drive units from the Sykesville-Freedom District VFD found just that and began fire attack. The fire was extinguished in about 10 minutes and the cause is currently under investigation. Engine 31 operated on scene until 12:39.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 14:53 today Station 3 units were dispatched to a collision with unknown injuries on Route 32 just north of Route 99. Arriving on scene quickly, Tower 3’s officer determined that it was as-dispatched – a vehicle vs. power pole with significant damage to the vehicle. Fortunately there were no injuries to the vehicle's occupants. The power pole was intact but a wire had dislodged and was resting on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units from West Friendship responded this afternoon for a large brush fire in Columbia. The initial call was dispatched at 12:01 for the report of a "forest fire" near Woodpark Lane in Station 10's first due. Arriving units quickly requested additional resources as several acres were burning near the power lines and wooded areas to the west of Murray Hill Road. Tanker 3, Brush 38, and ATV 3 responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

West Friendship firefighters responded early this morning to assist with a fire in Carroll County. At 01:19 Engine 31 was alerted to the 800 block of Caren Drive in Company 12's first due for the report of a working house fire. Upon arrival units from the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department found a two story single family home with fire showing from the roof and Charlie side. Units commenced ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded this afternoon for a vehicle fire on I-70 in Ellicott City. At 16:21 Engine 31 and Engine 82 were alerted for the report of a single vehicle on fire. Engine 31 arrived at westbound I-70 near Marriottsville Road to find a working car fire involving a Baltimore City Fire Department staff vehicle. Crews made quick work of the fire and cleared at 17:04. No injuries were reported. ... (Full Story & Photos)