FFD News & Events Archive
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Recognizing National Fallen Firefighter’s Day
October 6, 2019
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Members of the FFD participating in our annual church service recognizing National Fallen Firefighter’s day.
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FFD Completes Training in Acquired Structure
September 29, 2019
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The FFD, under supervision of Assistant Fire Chief/Training Officer, Chris Wainwright, conducted training today and concentrated on effective “primary victim search” utilizing a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) in heavy smoke conditions. Joining the training were members from neighboring Automatic Aid departments Mt. Savage (15) and Midland (18).Special thanks to Frostburg State University (FSU) and Director of Facilities, Bob Boyce. Director Boyce allowed us to train numerous times at the Braddock Road location, prior to the structure being raised.
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Frostburg Offers Specialty Truck Company Training
September 8, 2019
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For those of you who have been waiting; the time has come!Join us for two days of intense Truck Company training with amazing instructors using multiple residential & commercial buildings. It's training you want on your resume!
Only 40 spots are being offered and 15 have been reserved in the last 30 minutes! Get them while you can!
Click below for details.
Frostburg Truck Company Operations
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Member’s Attending This Year’s FSU Block Party
September 5, 2019
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Scheduled Street Closure for Training
July 25, 2019
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STREET CLOSUREThe Frostburg Fire Department (FFD), in an effort to continue to train and improve our skills to better protect life & property, will be conducting live training to simulate day/night conditions at 158-160 and 162 Maple Street, this Sunday, July 28th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm & Tuesday, July 30th from 5:00 to 10:00pm.
A huge THANK YOU to Darren Howell, CEO of Creative Property Management, who owns the properties and is allowing us to train in them until the buildings are torn down at the end of August.
Maple Street between College Avenue & Charles Street will be closed to traffic and we are requesting that you refrain from parking in that area to leave room for fire apparatus to operate unimpeded. We will be closing the sidewalks as well.
A reminder to
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ATTENTION – New Traffic Pattern
July 23, 2019
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There is a new 3-way Stop Sign on South Water at Ormand Street. Please use caution.
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Attending FSU’s Freshman Resource Fair
June 21, 2019
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FFD members on recruitment duty at the third of five FSU Freshman Resource Fairs at the Lane Center.
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Final Inspection of E161
June 6, 2019
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Members of the Apparatus Selection Committee (ASC) have wrapped up the Final Inspection on E161 at Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, WI. Everything went as expected and we’re excited to see the rig on display at the MD State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) Convention in Ocean City, MD in a few weeks. After that the rig will have all loose equipment and appliances mounted by First Due Solutions located in Hollywood, MD then home for training. Hope to have it in service by mid July complete with an open house. Stay tuned for event details.
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Frostburg State Assists with Recruitment Video
April 19, 2019
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The FFD is working with Dr. John Lombardi; Professor of Mass Communication, FSU and his staff on a recruitment video. This week they are wrapping up interviews and will start accompanying us on calls and capturing other footage. Final product should be finished in June!
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Final Graphics for E161
April 18, 2019
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We are now releasing the official final graphics for our NEW E161, which is currently being manufactured by Pierce in Appleton, WI.
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