As the town and region prepares for the winter's snow storms, the MAVFC asks that residents and business operators make sure that fire hydrants on their street, and in front of their homes and businesses, are cleared of snow and ice when these storms occur. Firefighting water is critical, and access to hydrants is difficult when there are snow piles or uncleared hydrants. Citizens are asked to make ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 29, 2025, at 1128 hours (11:28 am), units were dispatched to the 2100 block of Timothy Drive in the Taylorsville area for a house fire. First arriving E141 encountered heavy smoke coming from the front windows of the first floor of a two-story residence. Attack lines were pulled and taken into the house to extinguish the fire. E12, Truck 1, and Tanker 1 from MAVFC responded as dispatched ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 29, 2025, at 2127 hours (9:27 pm), units were dispatched on Box 1-10 to the 3000 block of Flag Marsh Road for a garage on fire attached to the house. First arriving A18 reported fire and smoke showing from the garage. E12 arrived seconds later and stretched a hand line to the garage door and attacked the fire. This rapid action resulted in a very quick knock down of the fire and prevented ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 29 at 1224 hours (12:24 pm), units were dispatched for a townhouse fire in the unit block of Grimes Court in Mount Airy. All Mount Airy Fire Company units were committed on a house fire in Winfield at that time. An engine from Damascus was transferred into the Mount Airy station and responded first on the call. On arrival E713 found a townhouse with heavy smoke coming from the roof and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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 the State Fire Marshal 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 reduce ... (Full Story & Photos)