The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open air burning, effective in all Maryland counties.

Open-air burning such as campfires as well as charcoal grilling are not permitted under the burn ban, but state law does permit the use of propane grills. The law defines open-air burning as a fire where any material is burned in the open or in a receptacle other than ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 5:35 p.m. on Friday, November 1, Sykesville and mutual aid units were alerted for a possible house fire in the 300 block of Hoods Mill Road.

Arriving units found a large combine on fire in the middle of a field, with a small brush fire spreading out from it.

Crews quickly went to work attacking the fire, which was brought under control in about 15 minutes.

The combine was not ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2:35 p.m. on Friday, November 1, Sykesville and mutual aid units from Carroll and Howard counties responded for an injured person on the CSX railroad tracks near Gaither Road.

The subject had suffered a long fall and landed on the top of the entrance to a railroad tunnel. Crews worked to gain access to the patient and lowered them to the ground using a ropes and rigging system. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)