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Welcome to the Official Website for the
West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department
Celebrating 79 Years of Dedicated Service to the Community
1944-2023
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79th Annual Awards Banquet
Firefighter/EMT Pieter Lucas, April 15
Members met tonight at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department's Legacy Hall to celebrate and remember the past year. After dinner, awards were presented for outstanding contributions during 2022.
William T. Dorsey Rookie of the Year: Evan Carneal Luke T. Hoffman Training Award: Jordan Andre Duty Crew Member of the Year (EMS): Kim Neschis Duty Crew Member of the Year (Fire): Tim Titcomb Erik ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Annual Open House
Firefighter/EMT Pieter Lucas, October 09
Members opened the doors of the station today for our annual Open House in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week was started in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire which occurred on October 8, 1871 and caused great destruction and loss of life. This year’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” Planning ahead in the event of a house fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
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WEST FRIENDSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT - OPEN HOUSE
Treasurer Stephen Fleming, October 05
Come join the members from the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department for their Annual Open House! There will be many activities for all ages. Members will be available to answer any questions you may have. So come on out to the fire station and support your local Fire Department!
Highlights
Fire Apparatus Displays Sparky the Fire Dog Recruitment / Volunteer Opportunities Demonstrations Station ... (Full Story & Photos)
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9/11 Memorial
Administration Sean Hussle, September 11
Members attended the Howard County 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Centennial Park today to commemorate those lost on that dark day 21 years ago including 4 Howard County residents. Everyone was encouraged to tie a symbolic ribbon on a tree as a remembrance of all the victims. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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76th Annual Howard County Fair
Firefighter/EMT Pieter Lucas, August 01
Join us at the Howard County Fairgrounds for the 76th Annual Howard County Fair, starting on Saturday! The Fair this year runs from August 6-13, 2022. As usual, WFVFD members will be staffing the First Aid booth, as well as conducting our annual fund raising activities. The Grand Opening Parade and 38th Annual West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Parade is at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 7th. See ... (Full Story & Photos)
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78th Annual Awards Banquet
Firefighter/EMT Pieter Lucas, April 02
Members met this evening at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department's Legacy Hall for the 78th Annual Awards banquet. After dinner, officers for 2022 were sworn in and awards were presented.
Service Pins: 5 Years: Taylor Castaneda, Sara Giddings, Jane Hoffman, Patrick Jeffrey, Evelyn Logan, Shannon Spicer, Li Tong, Kyle Fischer 10 Years: Trent Fuller, John Logan 15 Years: Bambi Nelms, Matt ... (Full Story & Photos)
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FF/P Jeff Rizzo
Firefighter/EMT Pieter Lucas, July 13
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of member Jeff Rizzo. He was a dedicated Firefighter and community servant, joining the WFVFD in July, 2010 in addition to serving as a career Firefighter/Paramedic in Loudoun County, Virginia since 2017.
We send our condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Firefighters, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We will miss you ... (Full Story & Photos)
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