With the temperature currently dropping and the wind howling, PLEASE take a moment to read through these home heating safety tips and make sure you don't have a fire in your home over the holiday weekend.... (Full Story & Photos)

As the winter cold snaps arrive, the State Fire Marshal's Office is stressing the importance and value of insuring Marylander's safety by having chimneys and flues properly inspected or cleaned. The warmth of a fireplace or woodstove in the home should be an enjoyable experience, however, too often the proper inspection process is overlooked, which can lead to tragedy. Citizens should take the necessary ... (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)

Over the next year, the MAVFC will be commemorating our 100 years of service to Mount Airy and the surrounding communities. It all began many years before 1926 with several devastating fires destroying the town. One of the fires was in 1903 that burned the business section of town south of the railroad tracks and another in 1914 which destroyed much of the business section north of the railroad ... (Full Story & Photos)

Carroll County Junior Firefighter's Day was held on Saturday September 27 at the Fire Training Center. Nine of our Juniors participated in the event. It was a day full of fun and education. Congratulations to Ginger on taking 4th place in the gear donning races out of over 70 participants. Ricky, Christian, Hunter V, Mikaela, and London showed everyone how to own the bucket brigade competition (and ... (Full Story & Photos)