Sunday Morning Crash Sends One to Trauma JANUARY 04 - Sunday morning a crash occured at the intersection of Johnsville Rd and Liberty Rd. Firefighters and Paramedics arrived at the scene to find one trapped in a vehicle. Crews made quick work of extricating the victim. Once Paramedics evaluated the patient, Maryland State Police Aviation was requested to expedite transport to Shock Trauma. Police are investigating the cause of the accident. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sykesville Firefighter's Deliver Toys For John Hopkins Children DECEMBER 16 - Sykesville Firefighters spent yesterday afternoon delivering Christmas toys to John Hopkins Hospital for sick children. With the help of our community and donations, we were able to provide enough toys for over 150 children this holiday season.... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Brother Laid To Rest DECEMBER 15 - The funeral services were held today for Firefighter/Board of Director Steve Dunn. A heart felt thank you is extended to neighboring departments and jurisdictions that assisted the family and Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department with the burial of a fellow Firefighter, friend, and family member. A special thanks to all that made this day easier on the family, friends, brothers and sisters.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Death of Friend/Firefighter Steven Dunn DECEMBER 11 - The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department with deep sorrow announces the death of Firefighter/Board of Director, friend, and comrade Steven Dunn. Obituary: Steven Patrick Dunn, 47, of Sykesville, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at home. Born Oct. 26, 1962, in Baltimore, he was the son of Joan Zipprian Dunn, of Randallstown, and the late Richard O'H Dunn, who died in 1991. He was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Head On Crash Sends One to Shock Trauma DECEMBER 10 - Units from Sykesville, Gamber, and Liberty Road Fire Departments responded to reports of a vehicle crash on MD Route 26 and the Carroll/Baltimore County line. Baltimore County Medic 465 was first on the scene to find a head on collision with one patient trapped. Patient was extricated by Sykesville units and flown to Shock Trauma on Maryland State Police Helicopter... (Full Story & Photos)

 "Firemen are going to get killed. When they join the department they face that fact. When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. Firemen do not regard themselves as heroes because they do that the buisness requires".......Chief of Department Edward F. Crocker FDNY