On Monday 11/5, at approximately 1700 hrs (5:00 pm), MAVFC units were dispatched for a vehicle collision with rollover in the 5200 block of Sidney Road. Units arrived to find a single vehicle on its roof with 1 occupant out of the car. The patient was assessed to have traumatic injuries. IVT 19 transported the patient to the trauma center. Units cleared within 30 minutes.

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Thunderstorms, high winds, downed power lines, heavy snowfalls and utility company blackouts can all lead to power outages. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution. Due to the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning from a portable generator being used inside of a home , the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office encourage the public ... (Full Story & Photos)

Losing power in the dead of winter can be panic inducing, and rightfully so. All the more reason to have a plan, share it with the whole family, and stick to it. Doing so will help prevent a worse situation like CO poisoning or house fires.

Here are the Do's and Don'ts when the power goes out in the Winter.

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1. Check the electric panel for a blown circuit. Simple problem, simple solution.

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Colder temperatures are in the air and space heaters are arriving on a floor or table near you. The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company and State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci are reminding Marylanders of the risk associated with the use of portable space heaters.

The risk of fire from portable space heaters is especially high when used improperly. The safety tips listed below will help all Marylanders ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early evening hours of Tuesday October 30th, MAVFC units were dispatched to a vehicle collision in the area of Ridge Road and South Main Street. Upon arrival, units found a two vehicle collision with one subject trapped in their vehicle. Rescue 1 quickly extricated the operator of that vehicle who was then taken to a trauma center by MSP helicopter. Units were on the scene for less than an ... (Full Story & Photos)