Ten years ago today, our member and friend Luke Hoffman was killed in the line of duty as a Montgomery County Police Officer. He was 24 years old. Luke joined the WFVFD in 2003 and was a regular and enthusiastic presence at the firehouse, serving as a Sergeant and beginning driver training on the apparatus. In his honor the WFVFD created the Luke T. Hoffman Training Award, given annually at the company ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded this evening for a house fire just down the street from the station. At 17:32 the tones sounded for a reported house on fire in the 3-01 box in the 12400 block of Old Frederick Road after a neighbor called 911 reporting smoke coming from the windows. Arriving within two minutes of dispatch, Tower 3, Tanker 3, Paramedic 35, and Chief 3 found a two story dwelling with fire from the bravo/charlie ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight Station 3 and surrounding companies responded for a house fire in Glenwood. At 20:58 units were alerted to respond to 2600 McKendree Road in the 13-09 box for the report of a garage fire called in by multiple callers. Upon arrival Engine 131 laid out from McKendree Road and immediately requested the Task Force and Second Alarm be dispatched due to the large amount of fire. Arriving units took ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our February company training meeting was held at the Howard County Public Safety Training Center this evening. Led by Deputy Chief Miller and Captain Braitsch, members were able to participate in several different training evolutions. Between running calls we practiced stationary and flying standpipe operations, forced entry tactics, and search and rescue scenarios. We feel lucky to have the PSTC ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members traveled north on Route 32 this evening to the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department's Legacy Hall for our annual Awards Banquet. After a delicious dinner, it was time for awards!

Life Member Frank Saunders was recognized for his nearly 60 years of service to the WFVFD. Resolutions from the Howard County Executive's Office, the Howard County Council, the Maryland General Assembly, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded early this morning for a vehicle collision in the Sykesville area. At 00:49, Engine 32, Paramedic 35, and Ambulance 36 responded to Route 32 near Day Road for the report of a rescue with unknown injuries. Upon arrival units located a single SUV that had damage consistent with having rolled over. Two occupants of the vehicle, both out upon arrival, were evaluated for injuries. One of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded this rainy afternoon for a traffic collision in Ellicott City. At 14:43, WFVFD and surrounding companies were alerted for a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries on Route 40 at Marriottsville Road in the 3-10 box. Upon arrival Engine 31 located a two vehicle collision in the westbound lanes with one trapped in one of the vehicles. Engine 31's crew handled the extrication after ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members were busy today running multiple significant incidents, due in part to the low humidity, high winds, and low fuel moisture in the area.

Sunday morning came early when the station was alerted for the reported house fire at 05:59. Callers on I-70 reported seeing a house on fire somewhere north of 70; while units were responding the alarm company called and reported several fire alarm activations ... (Full Story & Photos)