On Sunday, June 17, 2018, the 39th Annual MSFA Miss Fire Prevention Ambassador Contest took place in Ocean City, MD. Richard Brooks, III, served as the Master of Ceremonies.

Eight contestants competed for the title: Cari McHenry, representing Montgomery County, Sierra Hawkins, representing MD Fire Chief's, Christina Thomas, representing Talbot County, Madeline Moore, representing Harford-Cecil Firemen's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Summer is almost here. Many schools have already released students for the summer break. Make sure your community knows that fire does not take a summer break. Share these fire safety messages to remind children and their caregivers to have a fire safe summer.
• Make a home fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year with your children.
• Have a fire escape plan for young children who cannot ... (Full Story & Photos)

As Memorial Day is quickly approaching, we must celebrate safely! Many of us are using our grills for the first time in 2018, so keep these tips in mind:

- Propane and Charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
- Place grills away from the home, at least 10 feet from any structure or flammable materials. Be sure to keep grills away from deck railings, out from under eaves and awnings, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday evening shortly after wrapping up from assisting Sykesville Fire Department on a woods fire Winfield crews headed to Shirley Bohn Road in Frederick County. Both Brush 145 & Tanker 14 were picked up on a task force to assist crews on the scene battling a wind-driven large brush fire that was spreading rapidly. Brush 145 assisted other off-road brush units extinguishing the fire, while ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday evening Engine 142 & Tanker 14 responded to assist Sykesville Fire Department on a woods fire in the 7400 Block of Buttercup Road. First arriving units found a car, school bus, and large area of woods on fire. Crews worked to extinguish the fire before returning to service.

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