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Sykesville Crews Assist Gamber On Pouder Road House Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, October 13

At approximately 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, Sykesville crews were alerted to assist Gamber & Community Fire Company on the house fire in the 1100 block of Pouder Road.

Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) arrived as Battalion Chief 3, assumed command and advised a fire in the back bedroom of a ranch-style home.

Gamber Engine 134 stretched an attack line to the rear of the house. Sykesville Engine 124 laid ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sykesville Crews Assist Gamber On Pouder Road House Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, October 13

At approximately 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, Sykesville crews were alerted to assist Gamber & Community Fire Company on the house fire in the 1100 block of Pouder Road.

Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) arrived as Battalion Chief 3, assumed command and advised a fire in the back bedroom of a ranch-style home.

Gamber Engine 134 stretched an attack line to the rear of the house. Sykesville Engine 124 laid ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Liberty Road Crash Sends Four To Hospitals

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, October 12

At 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 12, Sykesville crews were dispatched to a vehicle collision on Route 26 (Liberty Road) at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Arriving units found three vehicles in the roadway, blocking both lanes of travel, with a total of four patients.

Crews immediately went to work stabilizing vehicles and assessing patients. Maryland State Police - Aviation Command Trooper 3 transported ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, October 12

At 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 12, Sykesville crews were dispatched to a vehicle collision on Route 26 (Liberty Road) at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Arriving units found three vehicles in the roadway, blocking both lanes of travel, with a total of four patients.

Crews immediately went to work stabilizing vehicles and assessing patients. Maryland State Police - Aviation Command Trooper 3 transported ... (Full Story & Photos)


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Sykesville Volunteers Participate In Live Burn Training

Captain Tim Deklau, October 12

Saturday October 12 was a busy day for the members of Sykesville. In the morning, 14 volunteers with Engine 124, Duty 12 and Utility 12 went to Winfield for an acquired structure training burn.

In addition to Sykesville and Winfield, units from Mount Airy, New Windsor and Lisbon attended the training. These burns provide invaluable training and allow members to practice fighting fire in as close ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sykesville Volunteers Participate In Live Burn Training

Captain Tim Deklau, October 12

Saturday October 12 was a busy day for the members of Sykesville. In the morning, 14 volunteers with Engine 124, Duty 12 and Utility 12 went to Winfield for an acquired structure training burn.

In addition to Sykesville and Winfield, units from Mount Airy, New Windsor and Lisbon attended the training. These burns provide invaluable training and allow members to practice fighting fire in as close ... (Full Story & Photos)

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SFDFD 18th Annual Big Money Give Away Winning Numbers

Vice President David Kreimer, October 12

Our 18th Annual Big Money Give A Away was held on October 12th, 2024. Thank you for all those sold Tickets and Congratulations to this year's winning numbers.

All winners will be or have been contacted to claim their winnings.

Mark your calendars for October 11th, 2025 our 19th Annual Big Money Give A Way date has been scheduled. Tickets will be on sale in a few weeks for $40 each until February ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Vice President David Kreimer, October 12

Our 18th Annual Big Money Give A Away was held on October 12th, 2024. Thank you for all those sold Tickets and Congratulations to this year's winning numbers.

All winners will be or have been contacted to claim their winnings.

Mark your calendars for October 11th, 2025 our 19th Annual Big Money Give A Way date has been scheduled. Tickets will be on sale in a few weeks for $40 each until February ... (Full Story & Photos)


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Sykesville Juniors Shine In County Competition

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 29

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)

Sykesville Juniors Shine In County Competition

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 29

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)

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Workplace Fire Safety Tips

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 26

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)

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Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 26

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)


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Engine 124, Tower 12 Assist Gamber On Kitchen Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 16

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)

Engine 124, Tower 12 Assist Gamber On Kitchen Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 16

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)

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SFDFD Launches Long-Awaited Website Overhaul

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 04

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)

The new website design is a result of several months of work by department personnel and website host Firehouse Solutions
The new website design is a result of several months of work by department personnel and website host Firehouse Solutions

SFDFD Launches Long-Awaited Website Overhaul

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, September 04

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)


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MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all risk life safety response provider.



2024 Call Stats
FIRE EMS
January 75 276
February 61 254
March 83 281
April 70 299
May 74 253
June 93 258
July 64 266
August 87 266
September
October
November
December
Total 607 2153

2024 Unit Run Stats
Unit Responses
Medic 127 907
Medic 128 1,040
Medic 129 229
Engine 123 531
Engine 124 102
Tower 12 87
Squad 12 15
Duty 12 105
Utility 12 53
Brush 125 14
ATV-12 11
Total 2055




2024 Call Stats
FIRE EMS
January 75 276
February 61 254
March 83 281
April 70 299
May 74 253
June 93 258
July 64 266
August 87 266
September
October
November
December
Total 607 2153

2024 Unit Run Stats
Unit Responses
Medic 127 907
Medic 128 1,040
Medic 129 229
Engine 123 531
Engine 124 102
Tower 12 87
Squad 12 15
Duty 12 105
Utility 12 53
Brush 125 14
ATV-12 11
Total 2055






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