Daily Archives February 14, 2016

SERVICE CALL

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17:31 #006614 FLOODING CONDITIONS *181 W MAIN ST* BOX:F1603 DUE:CO16

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On This Day in FFD History

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On This Day In FFD History - February 14, 2014

ONE DEAD IN FROSTBURG COLLEGE RENTAL HOUSE FIRE

Lateef Gazal, a senior and Business Administration major from Bowie, MD, was killed in the fire. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, the professional business fraternity; the Marketing Association, and the African Student Association.

MD Deputy State Fire Marshal, Oliver Alkire, said investigators were trying to determine the cause of the fire in the two-story home at 144 Bowery Street. The building was a complete loss, with the second floor partially collapsing into the first floor, Alkire said. The victim’s remains were found on the first floor, but may have fallen from the upstairs level when the second-floor collapsed, he said.

The blaze was called in by one of the home’s

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Length of Service Anniversary

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Please help us congratulate Joseph P. Hoffman on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Joe joined this great organization on February 14, 2007.

Over the years, Joe performed thousands of man hours of training, and dedicated service as both Line and Administrative Officers in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD. Currently, Joe serves as an Assistant Fire Chief and a Trustee and was awarded the Fire Chief’s award in 2013.

On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 9th anniversary!!

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On This Day in FFD History

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On This Day In Frostburg History

TWO PERSONS KILLED AND THIRTY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ACCIDENT AT FROSTBURG, MD.

Special in The New York Times, New York, NY 1904-02-15

Cumberland, Md., Feb. 14. -- A trolley car on the Frostburg and Westernport Railway ran away on the grade at Grant Street, Frostburg, early this morning, jumped the track on a curve, and ran into a telegraph pole. Two passengers, JOHN GOUGH, aged nineteen, of Midland, and J. J. ROSS of Lonaconing, were killed. At least thirty others were seriously injured, while only a few of the eighty on board escaped cuts from broken glass.

Among those who may die are MISS NORA DAVIS, Grahamtown, who sustained concussion of the brain; RICHARD HAWKINS, Grahamtown, whose skull was fractured; JOHN McDONALD of Lord; DANIEL HARRIS

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Length of Service Anniversary

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Please help us congratulate E. Michael (Mike) Shirley on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Mike joined this great organization on February 14, 1967.

Over the years, Mike performed thousands of man hours of training, and dedicated service as both Line and Administrative Officers in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD. Mike held numerous offices on both the administrative and line side, including Assistant Fire Chief and President. Mike was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1980. 

On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 49th anniversary!!

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