Units were dispatched early this morning for a reported collision with fire on I-70. At 02:42 the tones sounded for a two vehicle accident with a semi truck on fire, alerting units from WFVFD and Station 8. The incident was upgraded when Paramedic 35 arrived on scene on eastbound I-70 just past Marriottsville Road to find a tractor trailer with heavy fire showing from the cab and a pick up truck with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Starting this Wednesday, April 10 we will be hosting Food Truck Wednesdays! Join us across the street each Wednesday this spring and summer from 4-8 PM for a rotating variety of food trucks.
Please note that this event takes place on Butterfly Court, across Route 99 from the station. No parking or picnicking will be available in the fire station parking lot.
Singh Sugar Maple Farm will also open ... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded this afternoon for a house fire in West Friendship. At 15:28 WFVFD and surrounding companies were alerted for a reported basement fire in the 2600 block of Wellworth Way. Units arrived to find a two story single family home with smoke showing from side C. Engine 31 encountered heavy smoke in the basement and located the fire in the sub-basement. Units made a quick knock on the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with unbelievable sadness that we announce the passing of Fire Chief Howard Mitchell “Mickey” Day.
Born April 21,1961 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Mickey was a lifelong resident of Howard County. He attended Glenelg High School and the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences in 1983. He worked for many years in his family’s business, Farm and Home ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we do each year during Fire Prevention Week, members opened the doors of the station to welcome community members to our Open House. This year's theme is "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention." Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries.
Participants were able to get an up-close look at the station and our equipment and were able to take part in hands-on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join us for our Open House on October 15th from noon to 4:00 pm.

There will be fire apparatus displays, recruitment, volunteer opportunities, demonstrations and more. We hope to see you there!... (Full Story & Photos)

Come see us at the 77th Annual Howard County Fair! We will be conducting our annual fund raising in addition to providing fire and EMS services to the Fair. Come grab a snowball, funnel cake, or (new this year) hot dog, buy a 50/50 raffle ticket, and test your basketball or baseball skills at our dunk tank.
See you there!
Check the link below for the full schedule of activities.... (Full Story & Photos)