On Saturday, March 8, 2025 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Sykesville and mutual aid units were alerted for the reported house fire with possible entrapment on Circle Drive off of Route 32.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a basement recreational room. One occupant had exited the home while another was still inside. Firefighters removed the occupant and placed both into the care of EMS. Both ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department are saddened to share the passing of our brother and friend, Brian Bowman. He was a life member of the department and served faithfully in recent years as our vice president and co-chair of our annual carnival. Most importantly, he cared deeply about his department and his community, and his service reflected such.

Brian, thank you for ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, January 6, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Medic 127, Utility 12 and Rescue Squad 12 responded for the report of an injured person off of Macbeth Way in the area of Saddle Drive.

Arriving units found a teenaged male at the bottom of a hill who was apparently hurt while sled riding with friends.

Chief 12 arrived on the scene and requested the crew of Rescue Squad 12 to prepare a rope and ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, our new Rescue Squad 12 was dispatched to assist Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services on the house fire on Kingston Court in West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department’s response area.

A crew of six comprised of Sykesville volunteers and Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland career staff responded. Upon arrival, they ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, Sykesville units were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported house fire in the 5800 block of Woodbine Road.

Arriving units found three vehicles on fire in the driveway with fire extension into the garage. Crews immediately went to work on attacking the fire from the exterior as a water supply down the 1800' lane was established. Sykesville's Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, Engine 124, Tower 12 and Rescue Squad 12 were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported pickup truck fire next to a building off of Klee Mill Road.

Winfield Engine 141 arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck in proximity to both an auto repair shop and several large propane tanks. Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) arrived as Battalion Chief 3 and assumed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Effective at 4:00 p.m. today, and by the orders of Fire Chief Eddie Ruch, the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department has placed into service the new Rescue Squad 12.

The New Rescue Squad was built by REV Group, Inc., KME Fire Apparatus, and is completely outfitted with all new modern equipment allowing the members of SFDFD to provide Auto Extraction, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and any additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of December 24, Christmas Eve, Station 12 units were dispatched to assist Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department on the crash with rescue on Liberty Road near the intersection of Klee Mill Road.

Arriving units found a vehicle on its side next to a utility pole. Crews from several departments worked to stabilize the vehicle and then free the occupant, who was placed into the care ... (Full Story & Photos)