FFD News & Events Archive
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Frostburg State Assists with Recruitment Video
April 19, 2019
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The FFD is working with Dr. John Lombardi; Professor of Mass Communication, FSU and his staff on a recruitment video. This week they are wrapping up interviews and will start accompanying us on calls and capturing other footage. Final product should be finished in June!
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Final Graphics for E161
April 18, 2019
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We are now releasing the official final graphics for our NEW E161, which is currently being manufactured by Pierce in Appleton, WI.
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Fifty Shades of Frostburg 5K
April 13, 2019
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FFD out this morning supporting the runners and volunteers participating in the 3rd annual Shadder 5k.
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Passing of Brother, Ed George
April 12, 2019
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It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Frostburg Fire Department Brother Edward W. (Ed) George.Ed joined the FFD on November 26, 1974 serving with pride for 44+ years. He served as the department’s Treasurer for many years and was bestowed the Firefighter of the Year award in 1989.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jean, son Taylor, daughter Kathryn and their entire family.
Family and friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg on Saturday, April 13 from 4 to 7 pm. The Frostburg Fire Department will hold a Memorial Service at 6:30pm.
A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Minister Steven Hershberger officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial
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Long-Term Road Closure Reminder
April 2, 2019
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A reminder to plan accordingly to navigate the upcoming road closure.
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Local Frostburg Business Continues Generous Donations
March 20, 2019
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Local business, Hamilton Relay, again donates!FFD Assistant Fire Chief/PIO, Matt McMorran is shown receiving a $500 check from Hamilton Relay Center Manager, Donte Bibbins.
Hamilton Relay consistently provides financially in an effort for the FFD to continue with our mission of, "protecting life, property and the environment to the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas.
We couldn't do it without local businesses like Hamilton Relay and we sincerely appreciate their help," said FFD President Bill Price.
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Funeral for Firefighter McAlpine
March 19, 2019
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Members of the FFD participated in yesterday's funeral procession for Goodwill VFD, Brother Alex “Cue” McAlpine.
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FFD 141st Annual Appreciation and Awards Banquet
March 18, 2019
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The FFD held our annual anniversary and awards banquet last night celebrating 141 years and honoring numerous members for their efforts in 2018.Firefighter of the Year - Dayne Lancaster
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Chief's Award - Chris Wainwright
President's Award - Gary Tummino
Top Five Most Activities;
1st - Bill Price
2nd - Bobby Dugan
3rd - Dayne Lancaster
4th - Bobby Pattison
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Funeral for Chief Winters
March 16, 2019
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FFD members with Truck 16 representing and paying respects during last week's funeral for Chief Winters.Continue Reading -
On This Day in FFD History
March 10, 2019
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ON THIS DAY IN FFD HISTORYWednesday, March 10, 1999 - Jeff Alderton Times-News Staff Writer
Fire Guts Old Inn - The Clarysville structure dates back to 1807
FROSTBURG - An apparent accidental fire destroyed the 192-year-old Clarysville Inn early Wednesday and left a family of five who operated businesses there for the past four years homeless along with two other tenants.
``I've never been in this position before," said Tom Pecora, who operated the businesses at the Clarysville Inn since March 1995, when he and his family left behind a successful catering business in Baltimore for a new life in Allegany County.
Pecora sipped hot coffee and soup as he collected his thoughts, dressed in clothes given to him after he and his family escaped with only the clothes on their
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