The members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department are saddened to share the passing of our brother and friend, Glenn Whitman. He was a life member and recently became our oldest Living Member in the department. Since joining he has supported the department and the community in multiple ways, driving ambulances and fire engines. He assisted with the dedication of the department when we ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Volunteers of the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support you showed at our Annual Carnival, and we would like to Thank You all for coming out, participating in the activities, and creating such a vibrant and joyful atmosphere. Your support means the world to us, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Here are the Winners from the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 8, 2025 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Sykesville and mutual aid units were alerted for the reported house fire with possible entrapment on Circle Drive off of Route 32.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a basement recreational room. One occupant had exited the home while another was still inside. Firefighters removed the occupant and placed both into the care of EMS. Both ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department are saddened to share the passing of our brother and friend, Brian Bowman. He was a life member of the department and served faithfully in recent years as our vice president and co-chair of our annual carnival. Most importantly, he cared deeply about his department and his community, and his service reflected such.

Brian, thank you for ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)

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)

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)