Come see us at the 77th Annual Howard County Fair! We will be conducting our annual fund raising in addition to providing fire and EMS services to the Fair. Come grab a snowball, funnel cake, or (new this year) hot dog, buy a 50/50 raffle ticket, and test your basketball or baseball skills at our dunk tank.
See you there!
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Just before midnight Station 3 units were alerted to a rescue with a tanker truck off the road. As the dispatch was receiving the information on the call the caller said there was a second vehicle involved. Upon arrival units found a tanker and a pickup truck on the side of I-70 Westbound. The tanker was carrying 7800 gallons of diesel fuel but there were no leaks found. Units assessed both patients ... (Full Story & Photos)

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
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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)

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
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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)

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)