Past Chief Franklin L. Plunkard passed away on Friday October 11. Chief Plunkard joined the MAVFC in July of 1962 and became a Life member in 1987. He served as Assistant Chief in 1965 and 1976. He served as Chief from 1967 - 1974. During his time as chief he was instrumental in designing and placing in service the first heavy duty rescue squad in 1972. He was also an advocate for providing the ... (Full Story)

MAVFC is accepting applications for Full Time Advanced Life Support Providers and Part Time Advanced Life Support Providers/Firefighter/Emergency Vehicle Operators. We plan to hire as soon as possible.

The announcements for both are attached. If you are interested you can download the application from this website under the "INSIDE MAVFC" tab, click on employment opportunities, then "click here ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 1800 hours (6:00 pm), units from Mount Airy VFC were dispatched for a garage fire in the 14000 Block of Silver Fern Drive in Frederick County. Engine 12 was first arriving unit and located a single family residence with light smoke showing from the attached garage. The crew of Engine 12 made a quick extinguishment on a small fire in the garage. Crews were assisted by units from New Market, ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the warmer summer months upon us many people flock to the pool to cool off. With this in mind members of the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company also flocked to the pool… but for a different reason. While public pools have trained lifeguards to properly remove a patient from the pool, members wanted to learn these techniques in case there is an emergency in a backyard pool with no lifeguards present. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 7 just after 0900 hours (9:00 am}, Engine 12 was dispatched for a transfer to United Fire Company in downtown Frederick. While enroute to the transfer Engine 12 was picked up on multiple runs including a fire alarm in Spring Ridge, and added to the 3 alarm fire in Frederick City. While on scene of the fire in Frederick City the engine company assisted with overhaul. The Engine returned around ... (Full Story & Photos)