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Length of Service Anniversary

February 14, 2017 Events  No comments

Please help us congratulate Mike Shirley on his "Length of Service" anniversary. He joined our great organization on this date in 1967!

Mike has provided dedicated service and leadership and over the years, and performed thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD. He held numerous positions on both the administrative and line side, including President (1980 - ’82) and Assistant Fire Chief. Mike was named Firefighter of the Year in 1980.

Mike now becomes the freshman member of an exclusive fraternity for those FFD with 50+ years that includes; Emory Lancaster (59), Jimmy Dale Williams (56), Sam McCulloh (55), Pete Davis (54) John Rowe and (50).

Mike will receive a gold ribbon representing 50 years to be worn on his

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Length of Service Anniversary

February 14, 2017 Events  No comments

Please help us congratulate Joseph P. Hoffman on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Joe rejoined this great organization on February 14, 2012 after a brief break and with his previous FFD service, is celebrating seven years. Prior to joining the FFD, Joe also served with the Clarysville VFD.

Over the years, he has performed thousands of man hours of training, and dedicated service as both Line and Administrative Officer 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 7th anniversary!!

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MEDICAL ASSIST

February 14, 2017 Calls  No comments

2/14

11:00 #007403 SYNCOPAL EPISODE *TARN TER*@FROSTBURG NURSING & REHAB BOX:F1605 DUE:CO16

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On This Day in FFD History

February 14, 2017 Events  No comments

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

February 13, 2017 Events  No comments

Please help us congratulate James P. "Mac" McFarland on his Length of Service anniversary. Mac joined this great organization on February 11, 1974.

Over the years, in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD, Mac performed thousands of man hours of training and dedicated service as both a Line and Administrative Officer including: Treasurer, 1978-'82; Trustee, 1983-'86; Vice President,1989-'94 and Captain, 1982-'86.

On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 43rd anniversary!!

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On This Week in FFD History

February 13, 2017 Events  No comments

In This Week In FFD History

Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, February 11, 1914. Page Seven, Column 2

FROSTBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chief and Assistant Chief of the Frostburg Fire Department are, respectively, Joseph Bone and Walter W. Wittig, and the former has just made known his selection of subsidiary officers, as follows:

Central Fire House – John D. Keller, Captain of chemical engine squad; George Lucus, Captain of 4-wheel reel squad; John T. Hart, Captain of hook and ladder squad and Thomas Griffith, Captain of the 2-wheel reel squad.

Bowery Street Hose House – Harry Fuller, Captain of reel squad and Theo. Sperry, Captain of hook and ladder squad.

Federal Hill Hose House – William Griffith, Captain.

Grant Street Hose House – Richard

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SERVICE CALL

February 12, 2017 Calls  No comments

2/12

23:27 #007171 TREE DOWN CLARYSVILLE MOTEL @*16302 NATIONAL HWY SW* BOX:F1621 DUE:CO16

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SERVICE CALL

February 12, 2017 Calls  No comments

2/12

21:46 #007140 TREE DOWN *OLD NATIONAL PIKE SW / LAUREL HILL DR SW* BOX:F1619 DUE:CO16

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AUTOMATIC ALARM (COMMERICAL)

February 12, 2017 Calls  No comments

2/12

20:32 #007128 CO DETECTOR COMM COLLEGE GARDEN APARTMENTS @*110 BROADWAY ST* APT G BOX:F1604 DUE:CO16

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Length of Service Anniversary

February 10, 2017 Events  No comments

Please help us congratulate Nicholas D. Green on his FFD "Length of Service" anniversary. Nick joined this great organization on February 10, 2015 after serving four years with the Shaft Vol. Fire Department. He has shown that he has what it takes to continue the rich traditions of the FFD.

On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 2nd anniversary!!

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