FFD News & Events Archive
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On This Day in FFD History
February 19, 2018
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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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FFD Firefighters Receive Promotion
February 16, 2018
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Frostburg Fire Department Fire Chief, Dale Bladen recently announced the line officer promotions of Firefighters Brian Livingston and Connor Woodring to the rank of Lieutenant.Livingston is a four-year veteran of the department and Woodring, a third generation FFD member, is completing his seventh year.
Congratulations to you both!
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
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On This Day in FFD History
February 15, 2018
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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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On This Day in FFD History
February 14, 2018
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On This Day In Frostburg HistoryTWO 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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On This Day in FFD History
February 1, 2018
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February 1 and 2 happens to be bad for “This Day In FFD/Frostburg History.” This will be the first of three posts today and ironically, two of the fires involved the same building 130 years apart.
NOTE: This was 18 months before the FFD was organized and six months prior to the fire that burned down half of the opposite side of Main Street and beyond. This same block, again burned to the ground in 1917. (Today’s Gianni’s and FSU store and previously Prichard’s & G.C. Murphy’s)
Reprinted from the Cumberland Times, Saturday, February 7, 1874 (Punctuation, grammar and spelling as it appeared)
DISASTROUS FIRE AT FROSTBURG
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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 -
Passing of FFD Member, Rex Leese
January 25, 2018
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It is with regret and deep sadness that we report the passing of Frostburg Fire Department Brother Rex D. Leese.Rex joined the FFD on May 27, 1975 serving with pride for 43 years. He was a certified Apparatus Operator throughout his FFD career.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rex and his family.
The Frostburg Fire Department will hold a Memorial Service at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 29th at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg
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On This Day in Frostburg/FFD History
December 7, 2017
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ON THIS DAY IN FROSTBURG/FFD HISTORY
A reprint from the Cumberland Times Friday, December 7, 1928
FROSTBURG HAS $11,000 EARLY MORNING BLAZE THAT GAVE LOT OF THRILLS
Two Children Carried From Blazing Standish Mansion, a Landmark, Which Is Gutted - Another Family Barely Escapes Suffocation - Woman Loses Bonds.
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Frostburg, MD., Dec. 7-- Fire of unknown origin blazing through the roof of the Standish mansion, one of Frostburg’s oldest landmarks, one hour and 15 minutes after midnight, brought the clanging of fire bells awakening the residents of Standish Street to view one of the most destructive blazes in residential districts of the city for many years. The Standish mansion, a portion of which was -
Storybook Christmas Parade
December 2, 2017
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Members participated in the city of Frostburg's yearly Storybook Christmas Parade. Pictured are banner carriers; Gary Beachy (left) and Sam McCulloh (right) in front of Engine 162. TR16, SQ16, and retired E16-12 also participated.Continue Reading -
Allegany County LODD Ceremony
November 27, 2017
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Yesterday, members of the FFD attended the dedication ceremony for the new monument that pays respect to those Allegany County Fire and EMS personnel, who have died in the line of duty. The event was held at the Allegany County Complex on Kelly Road.One of the twelve on the monument is our own Fire Chief, Joseph Durst, Jr. who suffered a Line of Duty Death (LODD) on August 27, 1978.
Chief Durst’s family members attended including his son, daughter-in-law and grandson.
OUR DEEDS OUR REWARD
*More photos can be found on Frostburg Fire Department Facebook page*
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Family Portrait Pick Up Delay
October 6, 2017
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Anyone that recently had family portraits taken at the Frostburg Fire Department, unfortunately due to a shipping issue, pictures will NOT be available for pick up tomorrow.
We have been informed the new pick up date will be Tuesday, October 10th from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the firehouse located at 75 S. Water Street.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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