FFD News & Events Archive
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Frostburg Cruisin’ Main Street
September 6, 2016
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FFD crews working fire prevention at last week's Cruisin' Main Street event.
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On This Day in FFD History
September 5, 2016
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Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times, September 5, 1975AREA MOBILE HOME GUTTED BY FLAMES
Fire destroyed the mobile home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carey of Finzel yesterday. Mrs. Carey, who is in her 50’s was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment following the blaze.
The fire broke out at approximately 2:15 p.m. Units from Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire Company and Frostburg Fire Department were at the scene nearly three hours before the blaze was extinguished. Fred Arnold, Chief of Eastern Garrett, said when firemen arrived at the scene the trailer was engulfed in flames. Frostburg was then summoned for mutual aid.
Mr. Arnold said Mrs. Carey tried to back into the trailer to get some personal belongings, but was forced back. She was transported by
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“Crusin’ Main Street”
August 31, 2016
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Members of the FFD will be on hand for tomorrow night’s “Cruisin' Main Street 2016” event, so please stop by, say hello, play some corn hole and take advantage of the fire prevention items that will be available for distribution.Remember to use special caution with the heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and enjoy the event! The Frostburg City Police Department will have additional officers on patrol to help ensure a safe, orderly, and fun time is had by all.
Please be aware of the traffic pattern and parking changes on Main Street for Thursday afternoon and evening during the event. No parking will be permitted from 1:00 -10:00 pm in the westbound lane of Main Street from Water Street to Bowery Street.
At 4:00 pm, all Main Street traffic between Water & Bowery Streets
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Drill at Frostburg State University
August 30, 2016
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30 firefighters from Frostburg, Shaft and Mt. Savage participated in a training exercise last night at Edgewood Commons apartments located on University Drive at the south end of the FSU campus. This is a large student rental complex with over 400 residence and 108 apartments.The group conducted a walk-through of both the outside areas and interior of the buildings in an effort to identify potential challenges for arriving crews that included tactics and best practices. Thanks to D/C Joe Hoffman and A/C Doug Hanson for spearheading the effort.
A special thanks to the staff at Edgewo
od for allowing us to come over and for all of their assistance.
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On This Day in FFD History
August 26, 2016
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Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times – Page 21, Wednesday, August 25, 1976FSC FIRE VICTIM IN BURN UNIT
A Frostburg State College graduate student sustained second and third degree burns in a fire which swept through a frame, single-family dwelling at 270 East Main Street, Frostburg early today.
Patrick McKenna, whose home address was listed as 2009 Grace Church Street, Silver Spring, was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment and then transported by Frostburg area Ambulance to Hagerstown where it was reported a State Police helicopter was to fly the victim to the Burn Center at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore.Treated and released from the local hospital was David Lowe, 21 of Pittsburgh.
The building is owned by Shaw Halliday, who resides in an
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Length of Service Anniversary
August 26, 2016
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Please help us congratulate FF Sierra Wassell on her"Length of Service" anniversary.Sierra joined this great organization on August 26th 2014 and over the last two years, has provided dedicated service as a firefighter, 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, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 2nd!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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Length of Service Anniversary
August 26, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Lt. John Jarvis on his "Length of Service" anniversary.John joined this great organization on August 26th 2014 and over the last two years, has provided dedicated service as a firefighter, 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, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 2nd!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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Length of Service Anniversary
August 22, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Sam McCulloh on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Sam joined this great organization as a 3rd generation member on this date in 1961 and throughout the years, provided dedicated service and leadership as both a Line and Administrative officer and roles in fire prevention and numerous years as the crab feast chairman. You'll still see Sam marching in every parade proudly leading the procession carrying the Department banner!
Over the years, Sam has 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 Sam and happy 55th anniversary!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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On This Day in FFD History
August 20, 2016
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20 AUG 199: Legends/Elliot Mackay - 151 E. Main St.*More pictures can be found on Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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Length of Service Anniversary
August 14, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Gary Beachy on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Gary joined this great organization on August 14, 1978 and throughout the years, has provided dedicated service as a firefighter and an apparatus operator.
Please know that the thousands of man hours of training and service that you have performed, in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD are greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 38th!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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