The members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department are saddened to share the passing of our brother and friend, Wayne Arrington.

Obituary, courtesy of Haight Funeral Home:

Wayne Arrington, 86, of Sykesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

He was born on October 15, 1939, to the late Thomas Franklin Arrington and Ruth Mary (Lusk) Arrington. He was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Like many of you we are preparing for the upcoming storm. Along with our CCDFEMs partners we have members who will be spending the weekend in station to make sure equipment is staffed and able to get to you in an emergency. Below are some tips to help us help you

1. Don’t run gas generators in a garage or in the house. This could lead to a build up of carbon monoxide.

2. Remember that space heaters ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Sykesville Fire Department will host a Sportsman’s Night on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Doors will open at 4 p.m., dinner is served at 5 p.m., and games will begin after dinner.

Tickets are $50 per person. Attendees must be 18 or older. Each ticket includes dinner, participation in 11 games for prizes, and 11 cash games.

The Sportsman Prize List includes: Canik Mete 9mm, Henry 22LR, Savage Axis ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa Claus is coming to Sykesville/Eldersburg on fire engine

Sykesville Fire Department Santa Routes 2025

December 14th to December 20th 2025

Routes begin at 6:30pm and end at 9:00pm

Routes subject to change due to Emergency calls and/or inclement weather.

If you live in a cul-de-sac or dead-end road, please go to the nearest main road to see Santa

Sunday 12/14/25 – Northeast/Southeast ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)