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Passing of FFD Brother Robert W. (Newt) Race

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It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Frostburg Fire Department (FFD) Brother Robert W. (Newt) Race.

Bob first joined the FFD in 1966. He left the area for a brief time and upon his return to Frostburg he rejoined the FFD in 1971 and served with pride for 45 years holding just about every rank including Fire Chief. Bob was twice awarded the Firefighter of the Year award in 1981 and again in 2007. He also served as the Chairman of the Apparatus Committee for 20 years

Bob was also a Sr. Instructor with the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) for more than 25 years. Newt taught many of the current members not only firefighting tactics but certified us to become apparatus operators.

He will truly be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his

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