The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department juniors took part in the annual Carroll County Juniors Day event at the county training center in Westminster, Saturday, September 28.

In addition to some valuable lessons and training, the juniors competed against other Carroll County fire companies in events such as donning and doffing of fire gear, hose line connections, a bucket brigade, and a good ... (Full Story & Photos)

We spend a lot of time talking about fire safety in the home, especially during October, which is Fire Prevention Month. But fire safety in the workplace is just as important.

Did you know that there were 16,500 office and store fires in the United States in 2020? Those fires caused $932 million dollars in direct property damage, according to figures provided by the National Fire Incident Reporting ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on September 16, Station 12 was alerted for the house fire on Warren Drive in Gamber & Community Fire Company’s first due area.

Engine 124, Tower 12 and Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) responded with a total of nine volunteers.

Arriving Gamber crews stretched a hoseline and knocked down a fire in the kitchen.

Upon arrival, Chief 12-2 and Engine 124’s crew went to the second ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department is proud to announce the launch of a completely redesigned website, built for a visitor-friendly, efficient experience.

The website was created in 2004, and was last updated in 2011. The changes and updates to the site are long overdue, according to department officials, who approved the redesign process earlier this year.

The biggest change that visitors ... (Full Story & Photos)

Have you ever stopped to think about what happens when you call 911 for fire and emergency services?

Do you take it for granted that someone is going to come and resolve the issue?

Do you know who the people are who respond to your call for help?

It's understandable that people don't give much thought to any of the above questions. We're busy. We have crazy lives and schedules that we are trying ... (Full Story & Photos)

Are you ready The annual Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department Carnival runs June 8th through the 15th.

The grounds open at 6 p.m. and rides start at 7 p.m. each night. As always, we'll have great food, including our popular pit beef stand, hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausage, pizza, funnel cakes, ice cream and much, much more!

Here is the entertainment schedule and ride all night wristband ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department have been recognized for their outstanding service to the community.

EMS Captain Shannon Beheler and Director/Past Chief Ed Ruch, Sr. were among several community members honored by the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council #7512 during an awards dinner May 22 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Eldersburg.

Capt. Beheler ... (Full Story & Photos)