National Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

Our Annual Open House will be held on October 4th ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please contact Deputy Chief Bobby Christiansen via email at bchristiansenjr@mavfc.org with any additional questions or interest.

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Come out to Memories Charcoal House in the Mt. Airy Shopping Center on Tuesday, September 10th for the 14th annual Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Benefit with great food, good times, and casual entertainment.

Memories will once again be donating 10% of the ENTIRE day's sales back to the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company!!! That includes lunch, dinner, drinks, and carry out from open to close.

Members ... (Full Story)

Effective: June 1, 2024

There is an open burning ban in effect from June 1st through August 31st each year. Open burning permits cannot be used during
this time. This ban does not apply to small recreational fires such as campfires, home fire pits, the use of barbeques, or gas grills.

The annual ban, which is required by the Maryland State Air Quality regulations, first went into
effect in June ... (Full Story & Photos)

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND KICKS OFF OUTDOOR EVENTS

STATEWIDE; With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard.

Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore, Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray is providing a few common-sense tips that ... (Full Story & Photos)