** Save the Date** Saturday October 10, 2026 10am-2pm @ Cape St Claire Elementary School

Your Cape St Claire Volunteer Fire Company is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District invites you and your family to our Community Open House!

Join us for a fun and educational day at the fire station, meet your local firefighters, explore our fire trucks and emergency vehicles, and learn more about the people and equipment that help keep our community safe.

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ECFPD Station #1
200 East ... (Full Story & Photos)

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast of steamed crabs, a delicious buffet, and ice-cold beer at Fireside on Main! Join us for a great time and support the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets are limited—grab yours today by phone or online!

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

Crabs, Fried Chicken, Crab Soup, Corn on the Cob, Cold Salads, Hot Dogs, Desserts,

Lemonade, Tea, Water included and sodas for purchase

DESSERT/CAKE ... (Full Story & Photos)

Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association (PACFCA) proudly and unanimously endorses Chief Peter Burke for Second Vice President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)!

As PACFCA President Thomas O’Donnell stated: “We remain committed to those candidates who stay true to their word, honor their commitments, and, above all else, stand by those who show up and make decisions—not ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ford Times
October 1969

This Week in Ford Times: When Work Boats Became Yachts

For most of the year, Chesapeake Bay’s skipjacks were hard-working oyster boats, heading out in cold weather to dredge the bay’s waters. But an October 1969 issue of Ford Times revealed that once a year, these rugged workhorses traded their daily routine for something a little more glamorous: a sailboat race.

On the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Clinton VFD, Inc. is proud and excited to participate in the Maryland Firefighter 50/50!

Each month, you can support Clinton VFD by purchasing 50/50 tickets:
💰 Guaranteed minimum jackpot: $100,000 (Winner takes home 50%!)

🗓️ Main Drawing: Held on the 15th of each month

🐣 Early Bird Drawings: Win multiple $250 early bird prizes — and your winning ticket goes back in the drum for the ... (Full Story & Photos)

October 4th-10th is National Fire Prevention Week! Your Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department has been busy connecting with daycares, schools, students, and teachers to bring fire safety awareness through hands-on visits.

Students were able to meet firefighters both in and out of their equipment, learning all about fire safety, smoke alarms, and family safety plans. Along with our hands-on visits, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The students learned about:
📞 When and how to call 911
🔥 Important fire safety tips
👨‍🚒 What to expect when they see a firefighter in full protective gear
🛑 Stop, Drop, and Roll!

To top it all off, the students got to practice Stop, Drop, and Roll before heading outside to check out the fire trucks!

A huge THANK YOU to the South Beaver and Darlington Fire Departments for joining us and helping ... (Full Story & Photos)