The Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company is joining with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA® in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Today’s homes burn faster than ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 28, at approximately 1400 hours, Engine 12 was dispatched for a vehicle fire on I-70 EB in the area of the Howard/Carroll County line. E12 arrived on scene to find an SUV fully involved. E12 stretched a line and extinguished the fire with no unusual occurrences. No occupants were found on scene. Tanker 1 and Frederick Engine 152 assisted with water supply. I-70 EB was shut down for about ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, August 23, at approximately 1400 hours, units were dispatched to a vehicle collision with rescue on I-70 WB at MM66. Medic 19 arrived on scene and confirmed a vehicle into the guardrail with one driver still inside. Rescue 1 arrived and extricated one patient. Units operated for about 20 minutes before returning to service and leaving the scene with MSP.

While returning from the crash ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 21, 2022, at the annual Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention and Conference in Ocean City, representatives of the MAVFC were on hand to present the Rookie of the Year Award, named for Past President C. Oscar Baker, to Luke Stevens from the Middletown VFD in Frederick County. This award goes to the new volunteer firefighter in the state who has successfully completed their basic ... (Full Story & Photos)

On July 1 at approximately 0200 hours(2:00 am), MAVFC units were dispatched to an ATV accident in the area of Woodville Road and Mater Way. First arriving Medic 18 found a single dirt bike rider over an embankment, laying in the woods. After an initial assessment, Medic 18 requested aviation for a patient with serious traumatic injuries. Several crew members from Rescue 1 and Medic 18 worked on preparing ... (Full Story & Photos)