FFD News & Events Archive
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 28, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Kelly Frye on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Kelly Frye (NOV 28, 1984) 31 years of service, current serves as a firefighter and apparatus operator.Over the years, Kelly 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 and happy anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 28, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Ron Dugan on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Ron Dugan (NOV 28, 1978) 37 years of service, currently serves as the Department President and is a past Fire Chief.Over the years, Ron 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 and happy anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 26, 2015
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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 41st anniversary!
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 22, 2015
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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 32nd!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
November 13, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Dale Bladen on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Dale joined this great organization on November 13, 2007 following many years of service with Solomon's VFD & Rescue Squad.Throughout the years he has performed many man hours of training and service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD. Dale provides dedicated service and leadership as both an administrative and fire line side where he currently serves as the Head Trustee and Assistant Chief.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, thank you and happy anniversary.
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*WORKING FIRE* (COMMERCIAL)
November 11, 2015
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Cumberland Times-News - Nov. 11Fire gutted the former Artmor Plastics Corp. building on Wills Mountain just beyond Cumberland's city limits Wednesday. Dense, black smoke from the vacant building billowed high into the sky over Cumberland, making it visible from most parts of the city.
More than 20 fire departments and first responders were at the scene following the 2:30 p.m. dispatch by the Allegany County 911 Call Center.
The fire was located in the LaVale district portion of Allegany County.
During the blaze, Cumberland Mayor Brian Grim walked to Piedmont Avenue - the North End city street at the foot of Wills Mountain.
"There doesn't seem to be much in the line of fire hydrants," he said. "I stood and watched 12 or 13 fire trucks trying to get up that road. The
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Guiseppe’s Fund Raiser
November 8, 2015
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This September, Mark and Laura Witt, owners of Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant contacted Frostburg Fire Department (FFD) Public Information Officer (PIO) Matt McMorran and expressed their interest in holding a fund raiser for the FFD. Matt informed Mark and Laura that the department was attempting to raise funds for roll-away bunk beds, so crews could sleep in quarters during snow storms. The cost for eight bunks, four at each station would be approximately $1,550.Mark suggested that Matt, who was a bar tender and manager at Giuseppe’s from 1982 – ’97, return for a guest bar tending appearance. He also suggested having Andy Smith, son of the late Mac Smith (Pour House) assist with serving the famous and authentic Blue Dart cocktail. So cousins Matt and Andy donned Mac’s aprons and
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Training at Price Station
October 31, 2015
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While Chief Hanson was teaching some basics to new member, Probationary Firefighter, Roger Wilcox, one of the neighborhood kids stopped by to try his hand at fire attack w/ FF Joe Persichetti. Future FFD member?
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Length of Service Anniversary
October 27, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Gary Tummino on his "Length of Service" anniversary. Gary joined this great organization on October 27, 1970 and throughout the years, provided dedicated service and leadership while serving in nearly every administrative and fire line officer position. This including Fire Chief for more than 14 years and his current role as the Department Treasurer.Over the years, he 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 and happy 45th!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
October 27, 2015
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Please help us congratulate John Glass on his "Length of Service" anniversary. John joined this great organization on October 27, 1974 and throughout the years he 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 41st!!
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