http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on sykesvillefire.org using RSS 2.0 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:10:41 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=444 We will be posting updates as we receive them of our new fire engine that just went into production. Shown here are pictures of the cab of the engine. Next week, the cab should complete metal finishing & prep prior to beginning the paint process. Pump house fabrication & plumbing, along with the first stage of body fabrication Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:55:02 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=444 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=443 PIKESVILLE, MD (January 13, 2012) – Maryland State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard has announced a preliminary report revealing 67 Marylanders died in 56 fatal fires during 2011. Those fire deaths represent a 6% decrease as compared to the 71 fire deaths occurring in 50 fatal fires in 2010. The number of fatal fires in 2011 represents a 12% increase as compared to 2010. The majority of the victims in fatal fires (44), involved victims age 45 and older. As in years past, more victims in this age group succumb to the effects of fire than those less than 45 years of age. Seventy-nine percent of all fire deaths in Maryland in 2011 occurred in residential structures. Fifty seven percent of those deaths occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. when the highest numbers of Marylanders are most vulnerable – while they are sleeping. This is the time when most of us depend on life saving devices such as; working smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers to provide the extra time needed to escape the ingredients of fire. Nine counties experienced no fire fatalities, these include: Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent, St. Mary's, Somerset and Talbot. Baltimore City reported 17 fire deaths in 2011 which is lower than the 20 fire deaths reported in 2010 and Anne Arundel County reported 1 fire death in 2011, while 6 perished in 2010. Unfortunately, Prince Georges County reported 16 fire deaths in 2011 as compared to 7 fire deaths in 2010. "Every Marylander needs to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and their families by ensuring they have working smoke alarms in their homes," according to the State Fire Marshal. "If you are building a new home, please consider installing residential fire sprinklers. When used in combination; fire sprinklers, working smoke alarms and fire escape plans provide assistance in helping to protect citizens from the perils of an uncontrolled fire." Statewide fire death data is available at the OSFM website – www.firemarshal.state.md.us Visit our Facebook page under – "Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal", for valuable fire and life safety tips offered throughout the year. Media contact: Bruce D. Bouch, Deputy State Fire Marshal; 443-324-6876 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:22:13 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=443 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=442 Eldersburg- Sykesville Firefighters were alerted for a reported basement fire in the 1200blk of Heathfield Rd today at 12:50pm. The homeowner came home to find water coming from the front of his house along with smoke and flames visible from a basement window. When firefighters arrived, they found light smoke coming from the front of a middle of the group townhouse along with fire and smoke visible via the basement window. Upon entering the home, it was learned that the residential sprinklers had been activated and there was fire coming from a dryer in the basement. Other than water and smoke damage to the basement, the house and all of its contents were saved. It was apparent that the cause of the fire was electrical in nature from the dryer. If it were not for the residential sprinklers being in place and confining the fire to its origin, considerable damage would have been done to not only the home but most likely the adjoining homes as well in this mid week, middle of the day fire. The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department strongly supports the residential sprinkler ordinance and it is once again apparent that sprinklers save lives and property. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:00:47 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=442 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=441 Carroll County Times - Before Wendy Bowersox saw Libby Luebberman's photo on the front page of this newspaper, she had never before thought about females becoming firefighters. Many of Bowersox's male relatives were in the field, but it didn't cross her mind that she could also join. Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Have an online subscription? Login Now Need an online subscription? Subscribe Already a Print Subscriber? .Login Screen Name or Email Password Forgot? Screen Name or Email Now I remember! .Or, use your linked account: facebook google yahoo myopenid aol myspace Need an account? Create one now. ..Choose an online service. 1 Online Subscription for Non-print Subscribers$6.50 for 30 days$72.00 for 365 days Get full access to carrollcountytimes.com .Current print subscribers 1 Online subscription for Print Subscribers$1.99 for 30 days$19.99 for 365 days Print subscribers get reduced rate ..Already a Print Subscriber? None of these apply to you? Back . You must login to view the full content on this page. Screen Name or Email Password Forgot? Screen Name or Email Now I remember! .Or, use your linked account: facebook google yahoo myopenid aol myspace Need an account? Create one now. . "I remember her picture being on the front page of the paper as a kid and thinking that was really cool," Bowersox said. Luebberman said she joined the Sykesville fire company in 1971 and was the first female in Carroll County to finish the basic firefighting class. While it helped open the doors for women in the field, it was also a personal challenge for this self-proclaimed tomboy. "It was more to prove to yourself that you were capable of doing it," Luebberman said. She remembers receiving a lot of funny stares from the general public. "People weren't used to seeing females," Luebberman said. "Now it's an accepted fact." At that time, fire companies were just changing their bylaws and allowing women to join. Some people, however, still thought that women didn't belong as firefighters, but instead should be in the auxiliary. She remembers having to prove herself to the men, showing that she was capable of the physical labor, like ladder work, pulling the hose and interior firefighting. But Luebberman found it easy to pick up on the different aspects of the job since her family was involved with the fire company. "I had no intention of doing this when I was growing up," Luebberman said. But she became addicted to the position after joining, spending much of her time there when she wasn't at her full-time job as secretary at the Applied Physic Lab in Howard County. In addition to firefighter, she was the secretary of the Sykeville fire company's Board of Directors. Joining as a volunteer firefighter ultimately led to her current career, which is a paramedic for the Westminster fire company. In the 1980s, she decided to switch careers and took training to be a Cardiac Rescue Technician and she later became a paramedic. Luebberman is still Emergency Medical Services captain as a volunteer at the Sykesville fire company. "A lot of career people started out as volunteers," Luebberman said. Bowersox took a similar path to Luebberman, first joining the Pleasant Valley fire company in 1982 as a volunteer and then later becoming a paramedic for the Taneytown fire company. The two took Carroll County's first paramedic class together and worked together at Westminster fire company. During that class, Bowersox would tell Luebberman that she was her hero. "She still is, she's still really awesome," she said. Luebberman was ahead of the curve when she became a female firefighter. Not only was it unheard of in the county, but television shows didn't yet depict women in that field, Bowersox said. "I think it took a lot of courage," she said. Luebberman also serves at this time as the chairwoman for the EMS Operations Committee of the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association and sits on the quality assistance board. Her experiences make her well-respected and knowledgable in the field, Bowersox said. Though it was a challenge to break into the field when she did, the whole experience has been rewarding and she wouldn't take anything back, she said. "It allows you to see different aspects of life, the tragic aspects," Luebberman said. "You appreciate what you have." Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:13:50 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=441 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=440 Sykesville Fire Department and their members are inviting the public to have Lunch with Santa on December 11th, 2010 from 11am - 2pm in the Engine Bay. We are having Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Soda and Water. $6.00 for Adults $3.00 for Children 12 and under Free for children under 3 Have your child's picture taken with Santa on a piece of the equipment. Questions please contact the SFDFD Fundraising Committee @SFDFDfundraising@comcast.net Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:47:16 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=440 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=439 Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 Americans, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990 million in damage. Please use the following link to read about some fire safety tips. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/fswy14.pdf The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department hopes your family has a safe and happy holiday season. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:10:23 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=439 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=438 Sykesville firefighters and EMS personnel assisted in the response to a deadly house fire in Gamber's district early Tuesday, November 29. The fire in the 3200 block of Old Washington Road was reported shortly after 1:00 AM. Arriving units from Station 13 found the Kundin home well-involved in fire. Family members reported that they were able to escape the burning home, but that the patriarch of the family, Stanley Kundin, was still believed to be inside. Firefighters from several area companies battled the fire, establishing a tanker task force to help supply water. The body of Mr. Kundin was later discovered inside the heavily-damaged home. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's office. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:39:55 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=438 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=437 When you set your clocks back on Nov. 6, use the extra hour to make a life-saving change in your household by changing and testing the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors—and remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Making sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order takes just a moment, but is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:26:24 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=437 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=436 New schematics for E123 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:24:14 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=436 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=435 "SAFETY TIPS TO LIVE BY" PIKESVILLE, MD (October 13, 2011) – Fall temperatures are in the air and space heaters are arriving on a floor or table near you. State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard is reminding Marylanders of the risk associated with the use of portable space heaters. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in2008, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 66,400 home structure fires. These fires directly resulted in 480 fire related deaths, 1,660 fire related injuries and an estimated $1.1 billion in direct property damage. These fires accounted for 17% of all reported home fires. "The risk of fire from portable space heaters is especially high when used improperly," according to the Fire Marshal. "The safety tips listed below will help all Marylanders reduce the chance for injury or death when using portable space heaters." • Check labeling on packages containing space heaters to ensure they have been tested by an approved testing laboratory such as; Underwriters Laboratory (UL) before making a purchase. • Read and follow manufacturers operating instructions and keep the owner's manual available for reference. • When using unvented fuel fired heaters make sure to only use the type of fuel specified in the owner's manual and never use gasoline. Note: Portable kerosene heaters are banned for use in Baltimore City. • Make sure when using unvented fuel fired space heaters that an adequate supply of fresh air is provided. These types of heaters produce Carbon Monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless and very poisonous gas. The use of Carbon Monoxide Alarms is highly recommended. • Keep all portable space heaters at least three feet away from combustible items such as: newspapers, clothing, furniture, curtains, etc. • Ensure children and pets are not able to make contact with a space heater. • Never use an extension cord to operate an electrical space heater. Electrical current used for space heaters can cause extension cords to overheat and potentially cause a fire. Plug the space heater directly into a properly grounded outlet. The State fire Marshal offers another important piece of life safety advice. "Make sure to test the smoke alarms in your home! Smoke alarms are one of the most effective life safety tools in preventing injury or death from fire." Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:39:26 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=435 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=434 Congratulations to all the winners at our Annual Big Money Raffle. Thank you for your support!!! Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:14:05 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=434 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=433 The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department has signed a contract to purchase a new fire engine. The new engine will be replacing a 1989 E-One fire engine that has served this department well. The new pumper is on a Velocity Chassis and will be powered by a DETROIT 500 HP DD13. The unit will have a 1000 Gallon NY Style Poly Tank with a low hosebed and crosslays, 2000 GPM Hale Qmax Pump, Stainless Steel Body, Frontal Air Bags, Side Roll Protection, Hands Free SCBA Brackets, 10kw Harrison Hydraulic Generator, LED scene and emegency lighting and Pierce Custom Graphics. We are looking towards a spring delivery. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:37:22 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=433 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=432 SFDFD and our local Bob Evans have teamed up in a fundraising opportunity. Here is how it works, there is a flyer that will be printed and on the website. On Saturday October 29th, 2011 from 10am - 10pm the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department will have the opportunity to raise up to 15% of the net sales within the 12 hours brought in by our Members, Family, Friends and our community. So tell everyone you know to come out and support our Fire Department and Bob Evans. Flyers will be on the website and at the station. What: SFDFD Family Night When: Saturday October 29th, 2011 Where: Bob Evans, Eldersburg, MD Time: 10am - 10pm Thank You for your Support Don't Forget Your Flyer. If you can not print the flyer let us know, and we will email it out to you. SFDFDfundraising@comcast.net Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:30:57 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=432 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=431 PIKESVILLE, MD (September 16, 2011) – As summer comes to a close, State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard offers Marylanders a valuable fire prevention safety checklist to help stop fires before they occur inside the home. "Let's work together to help prevent residential fires. All Marylanders deserve the safety and security of a good home fire prevention program." o Install smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test and vacuum monthly. Change batteries twice a year. Replace smoke alarms after every ten years. o If smoking materials are used, please use a deep ashtray or smoke outdoors and always ensure smoking material butts are completely extinguished when finished. o Keep all matches and lighters out of reach of children. Instruct children to alert an adult if they locate matches and lighters and not to touch them. o Replace frayed, cracked or otherwise damaged electrical cords. o Limit use of extension cords and don't overload electrical circuits. o Never run electrical cords under carpet or rugs. o Keep the stovetop clean and remove any combustible items on or near the stove area. o Never leave cooking food unattended. Turn off the stove if you need to leave the room. o Have chimneys cleaned before use. o Burn only seasoned dry wood to help prevent creosote build-up in chimneys and woodstoves. o Keep combustibles three feet away from any heating appliance or fireplace. o Have your furnace checked and cleaned for proper operation. o Check the clothes dryer vent pipe and ensure lint build-up is removed. o Keep flammable liquids in tightly sealed containers and store away from sources of heat. o Plan and practice your home fire escape plan. Know two ways out of every room. Have a predetermined meeting location outside. The preceding list is a small sample of fire preventative tips offered by the State Fire Marshal. For more tips and advice on fire safety, visit our website at: www.firemarshal.state.md.us or contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 1-800-525-3124. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:13:55 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=431 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=430 At 00:06 hours (12:06 AM), Rescue Alarm 01-09 was dispatched for a vehicle collision with rescue and a vehicle on fire in the 5300 block of Ridge Road. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that had careened off the roadway and impacted a large tree, but was not on fire. The small car had two passengers, one was trapped and the other was pinned by parts of the vehicle. Command was established and medical personnel began evaluating patients. Crews from Rescue 1 and Engine 12 set up to extricate the victims using hydraulic tools. The trapped patient was extricated quickly and moved to a paramedic unit for further evaluation and transport by ground to a trauma center. The second patient required an extensive extrication. Rescue Squad 12 (Sykesville), Paramedic 149 and Engine 141 (Winfield) were called to assist and their personnel worked with Mount Airy crews to extricate the second patient and treat injuries. Helicopters were unavailable initially to transport the patients due to weather and other assignments. Maryland State Police Trooper 3 became available later in the incident and was dispatched. The second patient was extricated and moved to a paramedic unit where they were evaluated and then transported by Trooper 3 to the trauma center. Story provided by Mt. Airy VFD Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:45:45 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=430 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=429 EMMITSBURG, MD — The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report today examining the characteristics of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings. The report, Civilian Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings (PDF, 1.0 Mb), was developed by USFA's National Fire Data Center and is based on 2007 to 2009 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). According to the report: Ninety-one percent of all civilian fatalities in residential building fires involve thermal burns and smoke inhalation. Bedrooms (55 percent) are the leading location where civilian fire fatalities occur in residential buildings. Fifty-one percent of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. This period also accounts for 49 percent of fatal fires. Seventy percent of fire victims in residential buildings were escaping (36 percent) or sleeping (34 percent) at the time of their deaths. Smoking was the leading cause of fatal residential building fires. Males accounted for 57 percent of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings; women accounted for 43 percent of the fatalities. Approximately 43 percent of civilian fatalities in residential building fires are between the ages of 40 and 69. Thirteen percent of civilian fire fatalities in residential buildings were less than 10 years old. Fires that affect our homes are often the most tragic and the most preventable. This September, as our Nation marks the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 and the eighth annual observance of National Preparedness Month, FEMA encourages all Americans to prepare for emergencies – including home fire emergencies. "By preparing for a home fire emergency, you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a fire casualty," said Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn Gaines. "Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, test them once a month, change the batteries at least once a year, and make and practice a home fire escape plan." Civilian Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings is part of the Topical Fire Report Series. Topical reports explore facets of the U.S. fire problem as depicted through data collected in NFIRS. Each topical report briefly addresses the nature of the specific fire or fire-related topic, highlights important findings from the data, and may suggest other resources to consider for further information. Also included are recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report or that put the report topic in context. For further information regarding other topical reports or any programs and training available at the U.S. Fire Administration, visit www.usfa.fema.gov. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:49:21 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=429 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=428 As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we would like to share a letter from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Every year, Americans across our country pause to remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the many law enforcement and first responders who sacrificed their own lives to save others. September 11th was a day of sorrow and tragedy, but also a day of heroism and unity. Ten years later, we are still inspired by the police officers, fire fighters, and emergency personnel who rushed toward the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania to rescue others in need. Many of you were part of this effort. Some of you lost family members, colleagues and friends. But all of you played – and continue to play – a critical role in helping our country recover, rebuild, and emerge even stronger after 9/11. America is more secure than we were a decade ago. We have bounced back from the worst attacks ever on our soil, and have made progress on every front to protect ourselves. We are also smarter about the kind of threats we face, and how best to deal with them. We have used this knowledge to make our nation and communities more resilient, not only to terrorist attacks, but also to threats and disasters of all kinds, while safeguarding the fundamental rights of all Americans. At the Department of Homeland Security, we believe that homeland security begins with hometown security; it begins in the cities and communities where law enforcement and first responders work every day to maintain vigilance, enhance preparedness, and respond to threats and disasters. And that is why we have been working hard to get tools, information, and resources out of Washington, D.C. and into your communities, where it can be used to strengthen state and local capabilities, enhance preparedness, and help all of us meet the shared responsibility of securing our nation. We all play a role in keeping America safe. Today, I am proud to pay tribute to the brave men and women of our law enforcement and first responder communities who protect Americans everyday on the frontlines of these homeland security efforts. As we reflect on this 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I want to thank you for your continued service and sacrifice. We appreciate all that you do to support homeland and hometown security. Janet Napolitano Secretary of Homeland Security Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:43:56 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=428 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=427 The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department currently has 3 used departmental vehicles for sale to the highest bidder. Anyone interested in submitting a bid is asked to send/or drop off your bid in a sealed envelope. Must include NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AMOUNT OF BID, and sent Attention: Deputy Chief Brett Pearce c/o Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department, 6680 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, Md. 21784. ALL bids must be received by October 8th, 2011. Sealed envelopes will be opened on October 10th, 2011 and the winning bidders will be contacted via phone on the 12th. Any questions can be directed to Deputy Chief Brett Pearce (bpearce@sykesvillefire.org). Vehicles are at the fire station and available to be viewed during day and evening hours until October 8th, 2011. Vehicles are as follows: 1991 Chevrolet 2500 Suburban 2WD Diesel - As is condition - Vehicle in good running condition - 95,701 miles 1985 GMC 2500 truck 4WD Diesel - As is condition - Vehicle in good running condition - 33,287 miles on original motor and transmission - winch included 1995 Chevrolet S10 4WD - As is condition - Vehicle in running condition - 89,000 miles ALL ARE AS IS CONDITION, WE WILL NOT HAVE INSPECTED, AND BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE OR PICKING UP. SFDFD reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:42:42 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=427 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=426 The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department responded to a number of calls for service as Hurricane Irene brought tropical storm-force winds and rain to the area over the weekend. Most of the calls occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 28, and primarily dealt with trees and wires down. The most serious call was around 1:30 AM, when firefighters were called to a home in the 7700 block of Ridge Road. Upon arrival, crews discovered that a tree in the rear of the property had fallen on the home. The roof and structure of the home were severely damaged as a result. The property owners were home at the time, but were not injured. Approximately 20 Sykesville firefighters and EMS personnel stood by at the station for the duration of the storm. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:54:02 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=426 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=425 On Thursday August 26th at 5:00PM, Sykesville's Rescue Squad 12 was alerted to assist Winfield for a vehicle accident with Rescue in the 6000 Block of Old Washington Road (Route 97). Winfield's Chief 14-1 was the first on the scene advising a working rescue and established Route 97 Command. Engine 141 arrived and quickly stabilized the vehicle and started the extrication of the male patient inside the vehicle. Rescue Squad 12 arrived and assisted with the extracation of the patient. Command requested BG&E to the scene due to the extensive damage to a telephone phone an wires down on the road way, Route 97 remained closed for a few hours intil BG&E replaced the pole. Units cleared the scene shortly before 6:00PM. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:56:15 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=425 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=424 As Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast this weekend, the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department is preparing to handle any emergencies that may arise in our area during this event. Some things we are expecting are heavy rain, winds, possible flooding and power outages. We ask that everyone be careful and follow the Hurricane via local news services and NOAA. Below is a Hurricane check list provided by the National Hurricane Center and the American Red Cross. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml Be safe! Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:45:50 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=424 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=423 On Monday, August 15, 2011, shortly after lunch time, Sykesville, along with several Howard County units were alerted for Box Alarm 3-5 for the house on fire at 2151 Mt View Road. Station 12 quickly responded with Tower 12 and Engine 124. The Tower and Engine were the 2nd and 3rd arriving pieces and were quickly put to work performing multiple duties to assist with extinguishment and overhaul. The fire was brought under control in about 30mins; strong work and a good job to all companies who worked the incident. There were no reported injuries and cause of the fire was still under investigation. This was the 3rd Box Alarm of the day Company 12 ran into Howard County due to severe weather. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:27:41 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=423 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=422 The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department will be holding a "Miss Fire Prevention" contest on Saturday August 20th, 2011. For additional information, please contact Heather Anske at hanske@sykesvillefire.org Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:23:36 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=422 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=421 Tower 12 and Rescue Squad 12 were alerted to the 1600blk of Back Acre Circle this afternoon for a building fire involving hazardous materials at a sheet metal company. Firefighters from Mt Airy were first on the scene with fire in the bulding. The Carroll County Hazardous Materials Team as well as additional equipment were requested and eventually a second alarm assignment was called. Crews were on the scene for several hours. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:06:57 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=421 http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=420 A late night fire on Tuesday, July 26 caused extensive damage to the home that sits just across the street from the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department. Station 12 firefighters received the call at 11:50PM. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from the two and a half story wood frame home. Firefighters had the flames knocked down quickly, then worked to extinguish hot spots and check for fire extension. A woman who lives in the home was transported to Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster for non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:17:31 GMT http://www.sykesvillefire.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=420