Jarrettsville Volunteers respond to numerous chimney fires throughout the cold months and we want to take this time to share a quick safety message. Please remember to always have your chimney cleaned and inspected yearly by a licensed chimney professional and use only seasoned firewood.

Also, remember to always test your smoke alarms throughout the residence at least once a month to make sure they’re ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company along with the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company was able to acquire a school bus to practice various scenarios. Crews were able to use a multitude of tools and equipment to simulate potential incidents inside and around the bus. Thank you to the BAVFC for inviting us to participate. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond 2 engines to the scene of a working dwelling fire in the 4000 Block of Grier Nursery Road. First arriving units found a UTV on fire inside an attached garage with fire showing. Crews went to work to extinguish the blaze. Engine 712 assisted with overhaul while Engine 714 stood by in staging. Units remained on scene for an hour before ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond 2 engines and a brush truck to the scene of a working dwelling fire located in the 3500 Block of Hampshire Glen Ct. First arriving units encountered heavy fire conditions and requested a second alarm. Crews from JVFC assisted with fire ground operations and water shuttling. Crews remained on scene for an extended period of time before ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond for a reported motor vehicle accident with rescue in the area of Madonna and Norrisville Road. Medic 791 arrived on scene of a two vehicle accident and reported one person inside. Crews were able to assist the patient out of the vehicle and placed the remainder of the rescue assignment in service. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond 2 engines to the scene of a reported chimney fire in the 5200 Block of Rocks Road. First arriving units encountered a working chimney fire with fire extension into the walls. Crews went to work to extinguish the fire and check for additional extension. JVFC units on scene assisted with fire ground operations before being placed back into ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a motor vehicle accident in the 3000 Block of Jarrettsville Pike near the Baltimore County Line. Units arrived on a three vehicle accident with fluids in the road way. Crews secured the scene of all hazards and evaluated the patients on scene. Fire Police controlled traffic until units were able to clear.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for a field fire located in the 16000 Block Hutchins Mill Road. First arriving units encountered approximately three acres on fire that was rapidly spreading. JVFC units assisted Baltimore County units with extinguishing the fire and returned to service shortly thereafter.... (Full Story & Photos)