On Monday February 22, the Central Maryland region experienced snow and sleet which made road conditions hazardous for travel. At 1050 hours (10:50 am), the Mount Airy VFC was alerted for a vehicle collision on Route 27 in the area of Interstate 70 with reports of a truck overturned underneath the interstate bridge. While responding, reports were relayed to units of possible hazardous materials involvement.

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On Saturday, February 13, members of MAVFC attended a CCVESA/Carroll County Public Safety Training Center sponsored Truck Company skills training. Over 20 personnel from 7 county departments worked on critical truck company fire ground skills that are needed in response to structure fire incidents. The skill stations included forcible entry, ladder work and roof ventilation operations on residential ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thunderstorms, high winds, downed power lines, heavy snowfalls and utility company blackouts can all lead to power outages. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution. Due to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning from a portable generator being used inside of a home , the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office encourage the public ... (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 State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the town and region prepares for one of winter's snow storms, 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 ... (Full Story & Photos)