FFD News & Events Archive
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On This Day in FFD History
May 31, 2016
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ON THIS DAY IN FFD HISTORY From the Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, May 31, 1961Fireman, 2 Children Die
Barton Man Collapses on Rescue
Blaze Destroys Mobile Home in Frostburg.
A flaming house trailer in Frostburg claimed the lives of three persons today, including two young children who died shortly before noon in Minors Hospital, and a fireman who collapsed and died after helping one of the children from the blazing mobile home.Victims of the tragic accident were Jeffrey Bullers, 2, and Douglas Bullers, his 14-month-old brother, who were rushed to the Minors after being carried from the house trailer. They were the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowlers.
Declared dead on arrival at minors was James Elsworth Lamberson, 31, Fire Chief of the Barton Hose Company,
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Mount Savage Third Grade Visits Station One
May 25, 2016
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We were honored to be visited by 35 3rd graders this morning from the Mt. Savage Elementary school. We were part of a full day visiting several locations including the Frostburg Museum and Police Department.
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Length of Service Anniversaries
May 24, 2016
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Please help us congratulate FFD members on their "Length of Service" anniversaries.Jimmy Dale Williams (5/24/60, 56 Years), Past Fire Chief, Allen Snyder (5/24/69, 47 Years), Phillip Via (5/24/83, 33 Years), Honorary Member, Past Fire Chief, Richard Atkinson (5/25/10, 6 Years), Ed Hitchins (5/25/10, 6 Years), Vince Montana (5/26/81, 35 Years), and Rex Lease (5/27/75, 41 Years).
Throughout the years, each have provided dedicated service and leadership as both Administrative & Line officers and 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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On This Day in FFD History
May 23, 2016
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On This Day In FFD HistoryThis photo shows the early stages of the fire that destroyed the large brick depot of the Western Maryland Railway Company (WMRC) on May 23, 1960. When firefighters arrived around 3:00 am, the center portion of the structure was in flames. Explosions wracked the building as oil, gasoline and other incendiary material burned.
Not used as a depot since the WMRC took over the C&P Railroad, it had been a warehouse for track maintenance materials.
The fire was thought to be intentionally set by intruders. According to Deputy State Fire Marshal Jess Jacobs, William Platter, a Frostburg bakery owner, was on his way to work when he saw the flames. He also stated that the doors were open.
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House Fire *Working*
May 21, 2016
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23:02 #021624 HOUSE FIRE *11101 WASHINGTON HOLLOW RD SW* BOX:F1619 DUE:E162 E171 E181 E152 E91 TR16 TR2 SQ16 A364Allegany County Communications Center (911) received numerous calls and upgraded this to a working assignment before units were even responding.
A Tanker Task Force was also requested due to the lack of fire hydrants.
Upon arrival, the house was fully involved.
*More pictures can be found at Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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FSU Graduates
May 20, 2016
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The best thing about FSU: having students that are interested in firefighting and serving our community. The worst thing: that inevitable day when they graduate and leave.Unfortunately for Frostburg and the FFD, we have three student members who will be graduating tomorrow. While we are of course excited for them, it is truly a sad day.
Lieutenant Joe “Hollywood” Persichetti (Join Date, 9/11/2012); FFI/EMT Arun Pant (Join Date, 10/09/2012) and FFI/EMT Brooks “Cap” Harrison(Join Date 9/9/2014) have served our great organization with pride and distinction.
Please help us congratulate our boys and wish them the best on the next chapter of their lives.
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Length of Service Anniversary
May 20, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Firefighter Chris Wainwright on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Chris re-joined this great organization on May 20, 2014 after a short sabbatical and with his previous years with the FFD is celebrating six years of dedicated service.Additional congratulations are in order as Chris recently became a certified “State Emergency Services Instructor” for the Montgomery County (MD) Fire Rescue Department (MCFRD), where he is a 14 year veteran and currently serves as a Master Firefighter.
Over the years, Chris has 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 6th!!
OUR DEEDS
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Stabilization Drill
May 19, 2016
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This week's training drill was vehicle stabilization in both daylight and evening scenarios. Joined my some members of Station 17.Keep training. Always be training!
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2016 FFD Annual Fishing Rodeo
May 16, 2016
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The rain kept the crowd down this year but we had a great time and so did the kids!*More pictures can be found on Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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FFD Training at MFRI
May 14, 2016
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16 members of the FFD participated in combined evolution and propane prop training at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute (MFRI) Western MD Regional Training Center on Tuesday evening.Special thanks to MFRI support instructors, Steve Ellsworth, Wayne Babb, Kerry Puffenberger and Hugo Lichty.
Of course no training is complete without stopping for ice cream before heading back to the 'burg.
*More photos can be found at Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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