On Thursday morning at 10:18am units from Sykesville, Winfield, Lisbon, Glenwood, and West Friendship were alerted for a reported house fire in the 7400 Block of Old Washington Road. While initial units were responding to the scene additional information was provided indicating this was a working house fire and the Tanker Task Force and Rapid Intervention Dispatch were requested. A large column ... (Full Story & Photos)

There have been many questions about pets and COVID-19. The below link has guidance from the CDC on best practices around pets. While there is no clear answer, best practice is to maintain good hygiene and wash your hands often.

Here are some of our furry friends!... (Full Story & Photos)

The past three weeks have tested humankind and the way of life we are used to. Leaders have had to make difficult and unprecedented decisions. While we are currently under a National and State of Emergency, there have been many changes to what we can and cannot do. At the bottom of this post are a few resources with the most reliable information. There is a link to CDC which is one of the Federal ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, March 12th, Governor Hogan Declared a state of Emergency due to the outbreak and escalating situation concerning Human Coronavirus (COVID-19). Leadership of Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) has met and has decided to cancel all community events through March 31st, complying with the Governor’s order cancel large events of more than 250 people.

Our firehouse and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday evening at 7:55pm units from Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department and surrounding stations were alerted for a reported house fire in the 5700 Block of Strawbridge Terrace. Calls were pouring into Carroll County 911 Center reporting the house was fully involved with fire. First arriving units found the historic Strawbridge Home for the Boys fully engulfed with fire. Shortly after ... (Full Story & Photos)