The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company will be holding the annual Fire Safety Open House on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the fire station, 702 North Main Street. This event is in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week which was established by Presidential Proclamation in the years following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

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On Thursday September 22, personnel from the MAVFC were called to assist in rescuing a small dog that was trapped underground. "Lady", a small dachshund chased a groundhog into a hole near her home on North Main Street at approximately 0830 hours (8:30 am). The owners tried for hours to get her out. Around 1430 hours (2:30 pm), Humane Society Officer Ed Smith arrived at the scene to assist. He dug ... (Full Story)

Back by popular demand, the Big Country Breakfast Buffet will begin on October 16 and be held the third Sunday of each month thru April. This years menu will be basically the same as in the past years. Doors will be open 7:30 am until 11:00 am. Come out and enjoy a hearty breakfast the third Sunday of each month through the fall and winter.... (Full Story)

Place Saturday November 12 on your calendar for the Annual Chicken Wing Feed at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building at 1008 Twin Arch Road in Mount Airy. The menu includes a variety of chicken wings, French fries, hot dogs, Maryland Crab soup, and all the beer or soda you can drink. The doors open at 5:00 pm and the food will be served at 6:00 pm. There will be raffles, pull ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday September 19 at 2159 hours (9:59 pm) units from Mt. Airy VFC and surrounding area companies were dispatched for a house fire in the 13900 block of Annapolis Court West. First arriving Reserve Engine 11 found smoke coming from the right side of the house. Crews from Reserve Engine 11 stretched a 1.75" attack line to the entry door where they encountered moderate smoke conditions. Upon entry, ... (Full Story)