FFD News & Events Archive
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On This Day in FFD History
December 1, 2016
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ON THIS DAY IN FROSTBURG/FFD HISTORYA reprint from the Cumberland Times-News Friday, December 1, 1972
Man injured in fire at Frostburg
Olin F. Eisle 78, of 21 Howard Street, Frostburg, who was injured in a blaze at his home late Wednesday night, was reported in guarded condition last night at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Eisle was taken to Frostburg Community Hospital late Wednesday night and was transferred to the local hospital yesterday.
Mr. Eisle lived alone in the frame residence which was gutted by the fire. The house is owned by Earvin Eeisel. Frostburg firemen were called to the scene by William Preston, Frostburg Street Commissioner, who lives across the street from the Eisel property, when his wife reportedly informed him that the dwelling was on fire. Mr. Preston then
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From The City of Frostburg
November 30, 2016
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From the City of FrostburgGreat Allegheny Passage - Construction Alert!
At mile marker 10 (near Woodcock Hollow) construction is underway to stabilize the area affected by the landslide earlier this year. All bike & pedestrian traffic will need to exercise caution and walk their bike around the construction area (i.e. between the track rails). The area will be fenced off and barricades will be placed at the east and west ends of the site. Detour signs will be placed on the barricades indicating a right and left detour respectively.
Construction equipment will be utilizing the trail from the Woodcock Hollow trail head to the construction site. The heavy equipment will impact the trail and most likely kick larger stone onto the trail. All riders must be aware of the
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On This Day in FFD History
November 29, 2016
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Reprinted (as it appeared) from The Cumberland News, November 29, 1952 – Page 18
17 Are Made Homeless In Frostburg Blaze
Heavy Damage Is Caused By Water, Fire
WEATHER CONDITIONS HAMPER FIRE FIGHTERS
Seventeen persons were made homeless in Frostburg last evening, when fire gutted a downtown apartment and grocery store at the corner of Grant and Main Streets.
The structure, a two-story insul brick covered frame building was one of the oldest in Frostburg. It is owned by Mrs. Annie (Chabot) Bockes, who lives directly across the street.
The blaze, of undetermined origin was discovered about 3 p.m. by Mrs. Elsie Kidwell, wife of the operator of the Jo-Le-Kay Market, which occupies the street floor.
Volunteer firemen of the community took all available equipment to the
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Length of Service Anniversaries
November 28, 2016
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Please help us congratulate the below members on their "Length of Service" anniversaries.
Ron Dugan (NOV 28, 1978) 38 years of service and is a past Fire Chief. (Left)
Kelly Frye (NOV 28, 1984) 32 years of service, current serves as a firefighter and apparatus operator. (Right)
Over the years, both have performed thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort 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 anniversary!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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Length of Service Anniversaries
November 26, 2016
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Please help us congratulate the below members on their "Length of Service" anniversaries. Both Ed George and Rob Rase joined the great organization on NOV 26, 1974.Over the years, both have performed tens of thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort 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 42nd anniversary!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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On This Day in FFD History
November 23, 2016
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Reprinted from the Cumberland News, Wednesday, November 23, 1977Shaft Fire Drill Termed a Success.
About 50 from three companies were given an opportunity this past Sunday to test and improve their fire fighting abilities, as they held an all day drill at an abandoned residence in Midlothian.
Rick Winters, a member of the Shaft Volunteer Fire Department publicity committee noted that the day began with a training session to educate firemen from Shaft, Frostburg and Eastern Garrett County on the objectives and procedures to be followed during the drill.Mr. Winters noted “They’ve (the firemen) been taught by books and in the station, but there is nothing like the real thing.
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The house was donated for use by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hoban of Girard, Ohio. Most of the firemen who -
On This Day in FFD/Frostburg History
November 23, 2016
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On This Day In Frostburg/FFD HistoryThe below is courtesy of Steve Colby. It is lengthy but very detailed and interesting!
While researching vintage photographs of tornado damage in Frostburg, MD, Bob Lemmert came across the following information on the NOAA website:
November 23, 1891 at about 1000 hours EST, a F2 tornado struck Frostburg. The damage path statistics are unknown. Deaths and injuries are also unknown. The tornado touched down in the Consol area near the present day armory. It followed Water Street (northward) before shifting east down main street near St. Michael Catholic Church. It moved through the heart of Frostburg and down to Depot Hill. Buildings were destroyed, roofs lifted, chimneys downed and windows shattered. A horse and wagon was blown 50 yards, a full
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 22, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Mike Kucharczyk on his “Length of Service” anniversary. Mike joined this great organization on November 22, 1983 and throughout the years, provided dedicated service and leadership as both an administrative and fire line officer including Fire Chief.Over the years, he performed many man hours of training and service in an effort 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 33rd!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD!
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On This Day in FFD History
November 20, 2016
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ON THIS DAY IN FROSTBURG/FFD HISTORYCumberland Evening Times - November 20, 1936.
Old Frostburg Opera House Burns
Landmark Seventy Years Old Is Destroyed
The second fire in the business section this week completely destroyed the old Frostburg Opera House at the corner of Main and Depot Streets early this morning. The alarm was sent in about 2 a.m. by Russell Carter of Grahamtown and by 2:30 the building was a mass of flames.
Said to have been a spectacular fire, fed by grain stored in the basement and huge virgin white pine girders, melted the copper roof providing a fireworks-like display lasting most of the night. A four-story brick structure, it was owned by Mrs. Joseph H. Hitchens and for years housed the largest motion picture theater in the city. Recently, it had
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On This Day in FFD History
November 18, 2016
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Reprinted from the Frostburg Mining Journal, Saturday, November 18, 1916THE FINE FIRE AUTO TRUCK
Recently Contracted For, Will Be Added To Frostburg’s Fire Fighting Equipment About February First.
Frostburg, not to be outdone by surrounding towns, will shortly have an up-to-date motor fire truck. The Frostburg Fire Department which, by the way, is considered one of the most efficient fire-fighting organizations in the whole State of Maryland, through a committee composed of Col. Thomas G. Dillon, Walter W. Wittig and Bernard Hughes, on October 31st, placed an order with the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, of Elmira, NY., for one of their combination engine and hose motor cars, which will cost in the neighborhood of $3,700.
Concerning the new truck, the transaction, as
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