It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carroll Roles, President and Life Member. Carroll passed away unexpectedly yesterday following a medical emergency. Son of James J. Roles and Mae Roles, Carroll was a lifelong public servant, joining the WFVFD in 1974 as a Firefighter and serving for many years as a Howard County Police Officer and subsequently a Howard County Sheriff's Deputy. ... (Full Story & Photos)

West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department has placed our current Tower 3 for sale with our new tower on order.

Price $800,000.00
Any offer will be reviewed by WFVFD

2012 Spartan Gladiator chassis/Rosenbauer Cobra 104 foot Platform
Cummins ISX 550 horsepower
Allison 4000 EVSP 6 speed
Air Ride rear suspension
Onan hydraulic generator 25KW 1245 hrs
2-200 foot electric reels
Holmatro Simo pump ... (Full Story & Photos)

Following the funeral services for President Roles, as the repass was concluding, the tones sounded for a rescue involving injuries on I-70 near Route 32. Callers reported that a vehicle struck a parked tractor-trailer, overturned, and collided with a box truck. Units arrived at eastbound I-70 near the Fairgrounds and found three patients requiring transport with no entrapment.
Two patients were transported ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members and Station 3 B shift gathered at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center this evening to participate in ice rescue training. Captain Albrecht led the session, helping members review self-rescue techniques, familiarize themselves with equipment such as throw bags and rescue suits, and reinforce general ice safety practices.
Recent cold temperatures allowed the team to use one of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

UPDATE 12/19/2025:
The streets listed for 12/14 will be visited by Santa on Saturday 12/20 starting at approximately 1-1:30 PM. Then Santa has to get back to the North Pole and get back to work!

UPDATE FOR SUNDAY 12/14/2025:
Tonight’s route will be postponed until the end of the week due to the weather. Check back for updates!

We will be escorting Santa this season as usual as part of our cherished ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 08:14 units were dispatched to the 300 block of River Road following a report of a rescue with possible entrapment. Upon arrival Chief 3 located a vehicle on its side with one occupant, who was found to be alert and oriented.
Carroll County Engine 124 arrived and managed vehicle stabilization, removed the windshield, and performed the extrication. Carroll Paramedic 127 handled the patient who declined ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year during October we open our doors for our annual Open House. On this beautiful Sunday afternoon we welcomed community members to the station to see what we do and how we do it. Participants were able to meet our members, check out volunteer opportunities, tour the station, see the various apparatus, learn about the tools we use, take rides on Tower 3 and our ATVs, participate in a firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)