Please see the attached announcement for the S-130 Basic Wildland Fire Training to be held at the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Wildland Fire Academy. The training will take place at Garrett College in Mchenry, MD from June 7-10, 2022 and is open to all DNR employees and members of any MD Fire…
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Firefighter Combat Challenge is coming to Maryland!
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In light of COVID-19, and the nature of the job of firefighters, the Fitness Committee at
Pi kesville Vol unteer Fire Company wi ll be having a special nutrition and wellness
program to promote healthy eating habits and provide helpful tips to improve the
overall heal h of the fire department.
The Seminar planned for Saturday March 21, 2020 at MFRI HQ in College Park has been cancelled for this date. The safety of our public safety professionals and members is most important during the current state of emergency.
Read MoreAll events scheduled in the fire department social hall cancelled for a minimum of 30 days beginning March 14, 2020 until at least April 14, 2020.
The Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department has cancelled all events scheduled in the fire department social hall for a minimum of 30 days beginning March 14, 2020 until at least April 14, 2020. Events that are cancelled include Bingo on March 21, Lions Club Breakfast on March 22, Safe and Sane Bingo on March 27 and the Linganore Grange Bingo on April 4.
Clarence “Chip” Jewell, president of the Libertytown Vol. Fire Department, advised the action to close the social hall for at least 30 days was taken in accordance with precautionary measures being implemented throughout the nation. ” We are implementing this action in an abundance of caution for both the public and our members.” It was also noted a large number of people that attend fund raising function at the fire hall and many of the fire department members that work the various fund raising functions are in the most vulnerable age group.
“This action will have an adverse effect on our fundraising efforts. But, as a public safety agency we must be proactive in assuring the health and well being of our membership and the public in general” noted Jewell. The volunteer fire department will continue to monitor the situation and re-evaluate in early April.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Clarence “Chip” Jewell
301-676-2285
cjecc171@comcast.net
The monthly MCVFRA meeting for March 19, 2020 scheduled for UMCVFD station 14 is cancelled due to the public health emergency COVID-19.
Read MoreJoin the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. for this fundraiser event, and make sure to bring your own camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Read MoreJoin the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. and the local community for a crab cake dinner to support the VFD.
Read MoreJoin the Crumpton Fire Department for Corned Beef, Cabbage, Ham, Potatoes, and more on Tuesday the 17th.
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