FFD News & Events Archive
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 10, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Justin Edwards on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Justin joined on September 10th, 2002 and throughout the years, provided dedicated service and leadership as both a Line and Administrative officer.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 13th anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 10, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Leroy Gomer on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Leroy transferred from Station 14 and is celebrating his second anniversary.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 2nd anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 10, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Daniel Gomer on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Daniel transferred from Station 14 and is celebrating his second anniversary.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 2nd anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 10, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Todd Logsdon on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Todd transferred from Station 14 and is celebrating his second anniversary.
In addition to firefighting duties, Todd is a primary apparatus operator and currently serves on the Apparatus Research Committee (ARC) in defining specifications for our future replacement Pumper. He was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award earlier this year.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, THANK YOU and happy 2nd anniversary!!
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 9, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Harry “Wink” Wolford on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Harry joined this great organization on September 9th 1975 and throughout the years, has provided dedicated service as a Firefighter and serving as the President for 15 years.
Please know that all of the man hours of training and service that you have performed, in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD are greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 40th!
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Length of Service Anniversary
September 9, 2015
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Please help us congratulate Brooks Harrison on his "Length of Service" anniversary.
Brooks joined this great organization on September 9th 2014 and throughout the years, has provided dedicated service as a Firefighter.
Please know that all of the man hours of training and service that you have performed, in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD are greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the entire Department and the citizens of Frostburg and surrounding areas, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 1st!!
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Hose Reel Rededication
September 6, 2015
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In May of 2013, Frosburg native and good friend of the FFD, Bob Lemmert contacted our archives POC and informed him that a friend of his was in possession of one of the first pieces of firefighting equipment the FFD ever owned. A “Hand-Drawn” hose reel (circa 1880). One of seven reels housed in one of the four fire houses located throughout the town, was found in pieces in a barn in Salisbury, PA. After more than two years of painstaking restoration efforts, the owner and his family are donating it back to the FFD.Additionally, a 1000 lb brass bell (circa 1887) which was removed from Station 1’s bell tower and sent back to the original bell foundry in Baltimore, has been returned fully refurbished.
To coincide with the kick off to fire prevention week/month, we are planning a
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On This Day in FFD History
September 5, 2015
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Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times, September 5, 1975AREA MOBILE HOME GUTTED BY FLAMES
Fire destroyed the mobile home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carey of Finzel yesterday. Mrs. Carey, who is in her 50’s was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment following the blaze.
The fire broke out at approximately 2:15 p.m. Units from Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire Company and Frostburg Fire Department were at the scene nearly three hours before the blaze was extinguished. Fred Arnold, Chief of Eastern Garrett, said when firemen arrived at the scene the trailer was engulfed in flames. Frostburg was then summoned for mutual aid.
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Mr. Arnold said Mrs. Carey tried to back into the trailer to get some personal belongings, but was forced back. She was transported by -
Length of Service Anniversary
September 4, 2015
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Please help us congratulate JB Hovatter on his "Length of Service" anniversary.Jay joined this great organization this date in 1989 and throughout the years, provided dedicated service and leadership as both a Line and Administrative officer. He has been the Fire Prevention Chairman for 15+ years, which is a year-round responsibility to include FSU campus and school visits, annual fishing rodeo and numerous other safety and fire prevention events.
Jay is also an instructor with the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI). All this while being employed by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department (AACoFD) as a Lieutenant.
Over the years, Jay has truly performed tens of thousands of man hours of training and service in an effort to continue the rich traditions of the FFD.
On
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Length of Service Anniverary
August 26, 2015
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Please help us congratulate John Jarvis on his "Length of Service" anniversary. John joined this great organization on August 26th 2015 and over the last year, have provided dedicated service as a firefighter, 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, please accept our congratulations on your "Length of Service" anniversary.
Thank you and happy 1st!
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