FFD News & Events Archive

On this Day in Frostburg/ FFD HIstory

August 20, 2014 Events  No comments

A fire that started in Legend's Restaurant (former Al's) spread both east and west and eventually reached 4 alarms, brought hundreds of firefighters to Main Street to battle the blaze.

This link contains pictures and a diagram of the incident.

 

 

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Passing of FFD Brother

July 31, 2014 Events  No comments

It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Brother (Past Fire Chief) Roy Edward Niner.

He passed away on Thursday July 31, 2014 at his residence in Wake Forest, NC. He was the son of the late Henry Edward Niner and Eskey Miller Niner.

The family will receive friends at Bright Funeral Home in Wake Forest, NC on Monday August 4, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A private graveside service will be held afterwards.

Roy lived in Frostburg, MD for most of his life and moved to Wake Forest in 2012. He was a veteran of the US Army and a lifetime member of the Frostburg Fire Department and served as Fire Chief during part of his tenure. He also served several years as a deacon at Graceland Baptist Church in Shortgap, WV. He was a professional truck driver his entire

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New MD Chief Deputy State Fire Marshall

July 23, 2014 Events  No comments

Maryland State Fire Marshal - News Release
Martin O’Malley, Governor
Brian S. Geraci, State Fire Marshal

THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WELCOMES NEW CHIEF DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL

PIKESVILLE, MD (July 23, 2014) – Today, the State Fire Marshal announces the appointment of our new Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal. Michael D. Hanson has been appointed to the position of Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal. He replaces Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Joseph Flanagan, who after nearly eight years of outstanding leadership took the open supervisory position in the Lower Eastern Shore Region.

The role of Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal is a Field Operations Division management function involving the supervision and coordination of the agencies law enforcement activities in the field

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Training Maze & Prop Constructed

July 20, 2014 Events  No comments

Last weekend, members constructed a training maze and "bail-out" window prop, which are housed at Price Station. These training aids are instrumental for improving on search and rescue techniques and firefighter safety. Special thanks to Todd Logsdon, Joe Hoffman, Tom Bevan, Jim Riviere, Doug Hanson, Ron Dugan, Connor Woodring, Robert Taylor and Matt McMorran for their hard work.

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Passing of FFD Brother

July 13, 2014 Events  No comments

It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Frostburg Fire Department Brother Richard (Dick) Fuller, Sr., on Sunday, July 13.

Dick became a FFD Honorary Firefighter on October 27, 1981 serving with pride for 33 years. He was not the typical honorary member. Dick was an "active" honorary member and geared up for fire calls and vehicle collisions and he loved going to the elementary schools teaching the Hug-A-Tree program and fire safety.

He also served his community as a member of the Frostburg Area Ambulance Service (FAAS), Crime Search Team and was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Dick served his country in WWII in the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate on board the USS Murphy, participating in the D-Day invasion.

FFD members had just recently visited with

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ON THIS DAY IN FROSTBURG/FFD HISTORY

July 2, 2014 Events  No comments

Reprinted from the Cumberland Times, Friday, July 2, 1971

BUILDING DAMAGED IN FROSTBURG FIRE
Frostburg Fire Department quickly controlled a fire in a two-story building at 105-107 East Main Street shortly before Noon today.
Flames were first discovered in the basement of the old Duchess Restaurant, which now houses a pool room on the first floor and three apartments on the second floor.

John Preston, who owns the structure and operates the pool room first smelled smoke about 10:45am. He opened the cellar door and smoke and flames poured out. Residents of the apartments were evacuated as the fire spread up the back of the building to the roof.

SIX CHILDREN ESCAPE
Besides Mr. Preston, other occupants who fled to safety included his wife and six children, Marion Murphy and Carl

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Department Drill

July 1, 2014 Events  No comments

Last night’s department drill, under the direction of FFD Training Officer Doug Hanson and Captain Jay Hovatter, was held on the FSU campus and focused on high-rise strategies and tactics; including aerial operations and stand pipe/hi-rise pack operations.Over 40 firefighters from Frostburg (Co. 16), Shaft (Co. 17) and LaVale (Co. 2) were on hand with two Ladder Trucks, four Pumpers and a Utility.Thanks to all those who participated!

 

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Length of Service Anniversary

June 26, 2014 Events  No comments

Please help us congratulate Michael Douglas “Pele” Hanson on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Doug joined this great organization on June 26, 1979 and throughout the years, he has provided dedicated service and leadership as both an administrative and fire line officer.

When we post these anniversary announcements, we always mention “the member has performed hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD.” Well, in this case, we can’t imagine the hours that Doug has served this department. He has tens of thousands of hours in “fire prevention” alone in the ‘80’s & ‘90’s.

Doug recently moved back to Frostburg in preparation of his pending retirement from the Montgomery County

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Passing of Former FFD Brother

June 17, 2014 Events  No comments

It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the death of former FFD Brother, Shawn A. Tasker, who was killed yesterday when a motorcycle he was driving collided with a deer on a farming highway in Franklin County, PA.

Shawn was a FFD member in the early ‘90’s until he moved to Hancock, MD to become an officer with the Hancock Police Department. Shawn was a Sergeant and had 21 years with the HPD.

Our condolences go out to the both Shawn’s family and the HPD.

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Probies pass FFI

June 16, 2014 Events  No comments

Congratulations to four FFD Probationers on passing MFRI Firefighter 1 class. L to R: Robert Taylor, Brian Long, Mitch Swain and Brie Lyons. No more green helmets!!

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