On Sunday 02/08/2026 at 1649 hours (4:49 pm), units from MAVFC and surrounding areas were dispatched for the house fire in the 600 block of South Main Street (Box 1-15) in Mt. Airy. E12, staffed by DFEMS and Volunteer personnel, arrived first to find a 2 ½ story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the Alpha (front) side. Command was quickly established directly across the street ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, February 4th at 1628 hours (4:28 pm), Box Alarm 01-15 was dispatched for a house fire in the 1000 block of Village Oaks Drive which is within the town limits. The initial 911 caller reported smoke in the garage.

Engine 12 responded quickly with MAVFC Volunteers and Carroll County DFEMS career personnel. Montgomery County Chief 717B arrived on the scene first with smoke showing from ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the town and region prepares for the winter's snowstorms, the MAVFC asks that residents and business operators make sure that fire hydrants on their street, and in front of their homes and businesses, are cleared of snow and ice when these storms occur. Firefighting water is critical, and access to hydrants is difficult when there are snow piles or uncleared hydrants. Citizens are asked to make ... (Full Story & Photos)

Colder temperatures are in the air and space heaters are arriving on a floor or table near you. The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company and the State Fire Marshal are reminding Marylanders of the risk associated with the use of portable space heaters.

The risk of fire from portable space heaters is especially high when used improperly. The safety tips listed below will help all Marylanders reduce ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the temperature currently dropping and the wind howling, PLEASE take a moment to read through these home heating safety tips and make sure you don't have a fire in your home over the holiday weekend.... (Full Story & Photos)