FFD News & Events Archive
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 14, 2016
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Please help us congratulate E. Michael (Mike) Shirley on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Mike joined this great organization on February 14, 1967.Over the years, Mike 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. Mike held numerous offices on both the administrative and line side, including Assistant Fire Chief and President. Mike was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1980.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 49th anniversary!!
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On This Day in FFD History
February 13, 2016
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On This Day in FFD HistoryFrom the Cumberland Evening Times, Page 13 Thursday February 13, 1969
NOTHING LEFT
The nine-room frame home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McKenzie on Piney Run Dam Road was destroyed by fire this morning and the couple and their two young children lost all of their possessions.Fire departments from Eastern Garrett Co., Frostburg and Grantsville responded to the scene.
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 11, 2016
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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, Mac performed thousands of man hours of training, and dedicated service as both a Line and Administrative Officer 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!!
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On this Day in FFD History
February 11, 2016
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A reprint from The Cumberland Daily Times February 11, 1888 Page 7
The Frostburg Fire Department will hold a seven-days’ fair and festival at Ravenscroft’s Opera House, beginning Feb. 18 for the benefit of Mr. J. N. Myers, who was last summer so seriously hurt at the fire brick works.
The bill announcing this festival says:
“In consideration of the accident which befell our brother fireman, we, the Frostburg Fire Department, deem this duty we owe him to lend a helping hand to a member who was ever ready to go to the front like a hero and risk his life in behalf of his fellow-citizens. We, therefore, ask the citizens of Frostburg and vicinity to aid us in this effort by way of contribution and patronage.”A reprint from The Cumberland Daily Times May 17, 1887 Page 4 (Details of
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 10, 2016
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Please help us congratulate Nicholas D. Green on his very first FFD "Length of Service" anniversary.Nick joined this great organization on February 10, last year 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 and was promoted to Lieutenant on January 12th.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 1st anniversary!!
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Full Membership Status
February 10, 2016
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Please help us congratulate firefighter Kyle Wolfe on successfully completing his probationary period making him a full fledged member!Congratulations Kyle and welcome to the FFD!
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Length of Service Anniversary
February 8, 2016
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FIFTY (50) YEARS!Please help us congratulate Richard L. "Dick" Connor on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Dick joined this great organization on February 8, 1966.
Over the years, Dick performed thousands of man hours of training, driving and dedicated service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD. Dick will be presented his gold 50 year Length of Service ribbon at our upcoming annual banquet.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 50th anniversary!!
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On This Day in FFD History
February 7, 2016
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Reprinted from the Cumberland Times, Saturday, February 7, 1874 (Punctuation, grammar and spelling as it appeared)
NOTE: This happened eighteen months before the FFD was organized and six months prior to the fire which burned down half of the opposite side of Main Street and beyond. This is the same block that again burned to the ground in 1917. On both occasions, the fire jumped the alley between Durst (Today’s Book store) and Prichard’s and burned building's on both side.
DISASTROUS FIRE AT FROSTBURG
The citizens of our neighboring town of Frostburg were startled by the alarm of fire at about the hour of seven o’clock Monday morning. The alarm proved only too true, for almost at the same time the flames of what was only prevented by hard labor from being the most disastrous
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Brother ‘Newt’s Last Alarm
February 6, 2016
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On Saturday we said goodbye to our mentor, instructor, Fire Chief, friend and Brother, Bob (Newt) Race.Thanks to all of the departments that participated and covered for us. A special thanks to the entire Race family for allowing us to send Bob off in true FD fashion. He will be missed.
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*More photos can be found at Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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Passing of FFD Brother Robert W. (Newt) Race
January 30, 2016
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It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Frostburg Fire Department (FFD) Brother Robert W. (Newt) Race.Bob first joined the FFD in 1966. He left the area for a brief time and upon his return to Frostburg he rejoined the FFD in 1971 and served with pride for 45 years holding just about every rank including Fire Chief. Bob was twice awarded the Firefighter of the Year award in 1981 and again in 2007. He also served as the Chairman of the Apparatus Committee for 20 years
Bob was also a Sr. Instructor with the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) for more than 25 years. Newt taught many of the current members not only firefighting tactics but certified us to become apparatus operators.
He will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his
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