Sykesville Freedom District Fire
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All photos by FF Kaitlyn Dale
Squad, Medic Crews Rescue Injured Sledder

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf & Firefighter Kaitlyn Dale, January 06

On Monday, January 6, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Medic 127, Utility 12 and Rescue Squad 12 responded for the report of an injured person off of Macbeth Way in the area of Saddle Drive.

Arriving units found a teenaged male at the bottom of a hill who was apparently hurt while sled riding with friends.

Chief 12 arrived on the scene and requested the crew of Rescue Squad 12 to prepare a rope and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad, Medic Crews Rescue Injured Sledder

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf & Firefighter Kaitlyn Dale, January 06

On Monday, January 6, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Medic 127, Utility 12 and Rescue Squad 12 responded for the report of an injured person off of Macbeth Way in the area of Saddle Drive.

Arriving units found a teenaged male at the bottom of a hill who was apparently hurt while sled riding with friends.

Chief 12 arrived on the scene and requested the crew of Rescue Squad 12 to prepare a rope and ... (Full Story & Photos)

All photos by FF Kaitlyn Dale
All photos by FF Kaitlyn Dale


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Rescue Squad Takes In Howard County House Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 05

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, our new Rescue Squad 12 was dispatched to assist Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services on the house fire on Kingston Court in West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department’s response area.

A crew of six comprised of Sykesville volunteers and Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland career staff responded. Upon arrival, they ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 05

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, our new Rescue Squad 12 was dispatched to assist Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services on the house fire on Kingston Court in West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department’s response area.

A crew of six comprised of Sykesville volunteers and Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland career staff responded. Upon arrival, they ... (Full Story & Photos)


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Sykesville Assists On Woodbine Road House Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 05

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, Sykesville units were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported house fire in the 5800 block of Woodbine Road.

Arriving units found three vehicles on fire in the driveway with fire extension into the garage. Crews immediately went to work on attacking the fire from the exterior as a water supply down the 1800' lane was established. Sykesville's Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sykesville Assists On Woodbine Road House Fire

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 05

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, Sykesville units were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported house fire in the 5800 block of Woodbine Road.

Arriving units found three vehicles on fire in the driveway with fire extension into the garage. Crews immediately went to work on attacking the fire from the exterior as a water supply down the 1800' lane was established. Sykesville's Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Sykesville Assists Winfield On Truck Fire Next To Building

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 03

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, Engine 124, Tower 12 and Rescue Squad 12 were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported pickup truck fire next to a building off of Klee Mill Road.

Winfield Engine 141 arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck in proximity to both an auto repair shop and several large propane tanks. Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) arrived as Battalion Chief 3 and assumed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, January 03

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, Engine 124, Tower 12 and Rescue Squad 12 were alerted to assist Winfield on the reported pickup truck fire next to a building off of Klee Mill Road.

Winfield Engine 141 arrived to find a fully involved pickup truck in proximity to both an auto repair shop and several large propane tanks. Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) arrived as Battalion Chief 3 and assumed ... (Full Story & Photos)


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New Rescue Squad 12 Officially In Service

Fire Captain Tim Deklau, December 31

Effective at 4:00 p.m. today, and by the orders of Fire Chief Eddie Ruch, the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department has placed into service the new Rescue Squad 12.

The New Rescue Squad was built by REV Group, Inc., KME Fire Apparatus, and is completely outfitted with all new modern equipment allowing the members of SFDFD to provide Auto Extraction, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and any additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Rescue Squad 12 Officially In Service

Fire Captain Tim Deklau, December 31

Effective at 4:00 p.m. today, and by the orders of Fire Chief Eddie Ruch, the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department has placed into service the new Rescue Squad 12.

The New Rescue Squad was built by REV Group, Inc., KME Fire Apparatus, and is completely outfitted with all new modern equipment allowing the members of SFDFD to provide Auto Extraction, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue and any additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Sykesville Crews Assist Winfield On Crash With Rescue

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, December 24

On the evening of December 24, Christmas Eve, Station 12 units were dispatched to assist Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department on the crash with rescue on Liberty Road near the intersection of Klee Mill Road.

Arriving units found a vehicle on its side next to a utility pole. Crews from several departments worked to stabilize the vehicle and then free the occupant, who was placed into the care ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, December 24

On the evening of December 24, Christmas Eve, Station 12 units were dispatched to assist Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department on the crash with rescue on Liberty Road near the intersection of Klee Mill Road.

Arriving units found a vehicle on its side next to a utility pole. Crews from several departments worked to stabilize the vehicle and then free the occupant, who was placed into the care ... (Full Story & Photos)


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Sykesville Supports Wreaths Across America

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, December 14

On Saturday, December 14, we were honored to be asked to support the Wreaths Across America initiative at Lakeview Memorial Park.
Tower 12 and crew flew a giant American flag as volunteers placed wreaths at the graves of military veterans.

Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers place more than 2.7 million sponsored veterans' wreaths on headstones of our nation's service members ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sykesville Supports Wreaths Across America

Public Information Officer Bill Rehkopf, December 14

On Saturday, December 14, we were honored to be asked to support the Wreaths Across America initiative at Lakeview Memorial Park.
Tower 12 and crew flew a giant American flag as volunteers placed wreaths at the graves of military veterans.

Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers place more than 2.7 million sponsored veterans' wreaths on headstones of our nation's service members ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Members Train On New Vehicle Rescue Equipment

Fire Captain Tim Deklau, December 10

During the evening of Monday December 9th, volunteer and career members worked on training with the new equipment on the Rescue Squad 12.

The night's training focused on vehicle stabilization using our new strut system. These struts allow us to safely work on vehicles that are upside down or on their side. They can even be used to lift the vehicles if needed.

This training is paramount to make ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire Captain Tim Deklau, December 10

During the evening of Monday December 9th, volunteer and career members worked on training with the new equipment on the Rescue Squad 12.

The night's training focused on vehicle stabilization using our new strut system. These struts allow us to safely work on vehicles that are upside down or on their side. They can even be used to lift the vehicles if needed.

This training is paramount to make ... (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.

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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 49 246
October
November
December
Total 656 2399

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 49 246
October
November
December
Total 656 2399

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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