Engine 711 and Medic 791 were requested to standby at Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company Saturday night to cover incidents in their first due allowing their members to attend their annual awards banquet. Engine 711 and Medic 791 were kept busy running multiple fire and medical related incidents. Crews returned back to Jarrettsville after midnight. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was kept busy today with multiple working incidents.

11:40 - 700 Box - MVC Rescue 1100 Block of Baldwin Mill Road

15:55 - Norrisville VFC 10-06 Box - MVC Rescue Route 24 & Saint Mary's Road. Rescue 751 and I.V. 791 special requested

16:05 - 715 Box - MVC Rescue - 4200 Block Norrisville Road

19:50 - Hereford VFC 44-18 Box - Dwelling Fire 2800 Block of McComas ... (Full Story & Photos)

Jarrettsville Fire Company along with the Fallston Fire Company teamed up to make a surprise birthday visit to Austin, a very strong 4-year old boy overcoming an illness. JVFC members braved the snow and ice and responded with 12 volunteers and 3 pieces of apparatus to meet him at his home. Austin was given some memorabilia from JVFC as a gift for his birthday. We would like to wish Austin a Happy ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members from the JVFC Ambulance 792 Committee traveled to Orlando, Florida, today to conduct the final inspection of the new Ambulance 792. Committee members were very pleased with what they found. We plan to take delivery of the unit during the first part of March.... (Full Story & Photos)

Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond an engine mutual aide to the Monkton area of Baltimore County for a reported building fire. Engine 711 responded and assisted crews with fire extinguishment and overhaul of an agriculuitre type building. Crews also searched adjacent structures for further fire extension. Crews remained on scene for a period of time before being placed back ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company hosted its annual Ice and Cold Water Rescue Drill on Sunday at Clear Meadow Farm with crews from both Harford and Baltimore Counties participating. Crews worked together as teams to simulate controlled rescue drills and to demonstrate different techniques used to safely remove victims from the ice and cold water. A total of 85 personnel were in attendance ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for an auto fire in the 2100 Block of High Point Road at 07:30 hrs. Engine 714 with a crew of 6 responded along with Bel Air Engine 313. Units arrived to find a single vehicle with a fully involved engine compartment. Fire was quickly extinguished with a 1 3/4" attack line. Crews went in service within 20 minutes of arrival.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to respond to a reported barn fire located in the 5100 block of Jolly Acres Road inside Norrisville VFC's first due area at 13:30 hours. Units were advised en route of multiple calls reporting a working barn fire and also multiple exposure issues. Engine 712 responded and arrived as the second engine, supplying a continuous water source to Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)