FFD News & Events Archive
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On This Day in FFD History
March 10, 2016
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ON THIS DAY IN FFD HISTORYWednesday, March 10, 1999 - Jeff Alderton Times-News Staff Writer
Fire Guts Old Inn - The Clarysville structure dates back to 1807
FROSTBURG - An apparent accidental fire destroyed the 192-year-old Clarysville Inn early Wednesday and left a family of five who operated businesses there for the past four years homeless along with two other tenants.
``I've never been in this position before," said Tom Pecora, who operated the businesses at the Clarysville Inn since March 1995, when he and his family left behind a successful catering business in Baltimore for a new life in Allegany County.
Pecora sipped hot coffee and soup as he collected his thoughts, dressed in clothes given to him after he and his family escaped with only the clothes on their
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On This Day in FFD History
March 10, 2016
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On This Day in FFD History
From the Cumberland Evening Times, Page 9 – Monday, March 10, 1975INN FIRE CONTAINED
Quick action by the Frostburg Volunteer Fire department personnel saved the “Billy Goat Inn” from destruction today. The inn is located on Big Savage Mountain, about two miles west of Frostburg.The first floor tavern was burned but booster tanks on trucks saved the second floor. Clarysville and Shaft volunteers were called for assistance. The origin of the fire was not immediately determined. The second floor was vacant.
Frostburg fireman Enoch “Junie” Price is shown hosing down the timbers in the first floor tavern section.
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Length of Service Anniversary
March 10, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Albert E. Taylor on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Albert joined this great organization on March 10, 2015. During the last year he has performed dedicated service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD; all while a full time student at FSU.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 1st anniversary!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 27, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Joe Brumage on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Joe joined this great organization on February 27, 1990 and combined with five years of previous fire service with the Fairmont, WV VFD, is celebrating 31 years of providing dedicated service.Over the years, Joe has performed thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD, including serving 8 years as the Department’s President. He is currently serving as the Financial Secretary.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 31st!!OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 25, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Jason Logsdon on his "Length of Service" anniversary. He joined this great organization on February 25, 2014. Jake is certified as a FFI/EMT and was recently promoted to Lieutenant.Over the years, Jake has performed hundreds 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 2nd!!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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On This Day in FFD History
February 18, 2016
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ON THIS DAY IN FROSTBURG/FFD HISTORYReprinted from the Cumberland Times-News. Thursday February 19, 1981
Runaway Truck Causes Death and Destruction
Yesterday’s tragedy which killed three and injured 18 persons on Frostburg’s narrow Main Street would have been of even more monumental proportions, says Lt. Robert R. Yinger of the Maryland State Police, had the runaway truck hit 20 yards either way or had the accident occurred 20 minutes earlier.
The accident occurred in the 100 block of East Main Street at 4:10 p.m. with the truck speed climbing as high as 80 mph, sideswiping 16 cars and one truck. The cab section of the truck crashed into Stoops’ Restaurant, the only building on the street says Lt. Yingler, which is a single building and not connected. It immediately burst
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On This Day in FFD History
February 17, 2016
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Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, February 17, 1931SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT OF FIRE DEPT.
Frostburg Company Answered 56 Alarms – John Keller Elected President
At the recent meeting of the Frostburg Fire Department, the annual report was submitted to the Mayor and Council by Chief Arch Baker. The report follows:
Gentlemen: As chief of the Frostburg Fire Department No. 1, I wish to submit to your honorable body the following report of the activities during 1930.The department responded to a 56 alarms, 31 of which were within the city limits, with a total loss in fire damages within the corporate limits of $4,405. In most cases these alarms were flue fires.
The department responded to a total of 25 alarms outside the corporate limits with a fire loss of
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On This Day in FFD History
February 14, 2016
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On This Day In FFD History - February 14, 2014ONE 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 14, 2016
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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
February 14, 2016
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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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