Box 8-9. At 21:53 hrs, Stations 8, 10, 5, 6 and FC9, were dispatched for a “Barn Fire” at 4330 Bark Hill Road (Peace & Plenty Farm). Captain 8 arrived at 21:59 hrs to find a large shed (20' x 80'), 100% involved with multiple exposures, including a large barn filled with hay and cattle. The barn was not involved, but flames from the burning shed were threatening to set the barn on fire. The farm owner ... (Full Story & Photos)

FC Box 17-9. At approximately 1730 hrs, Station 8 units were alerted to assist Frederick County for a mobile home on fire in the 13000 block of Coppermine Rd. Engine 81, Rescue Squad 8 and Engine Tanker 84 responded on the initial alarm, with Ambulance 89 added to the assignment shortly after.

Frederick County Chief 17-1 arrived on scene to report a small mobile RV trailer on fire with possible exposure ... (Full Story & Photos)

Box 8-7. At 1954 hours, a "Box Alarm" assignment was dispatched for a 'Building Fire', reported to be a compressor on fire in a building, at the Lehigh Portland Cement Plant in Union Bridge. Upon response, units were advised to use the "Main Street Entrance". Chief 8 (Green) arrived at the "Mill Grinding Building" at 1959 hours, where employees advised that the fire had been 'knocked down' with fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members from Rescue Squad 8 (Union Bridge), Engine 31 (Westminster) and Rescue Squad 9 (Reese) conducted Vehicle Stabilization and Extrication training Friday evening. This opportunity allowed crews to refresh some of the basic skills, along with one more advanced scenario. Training such as this allow members to share ideas between other companies while familiarizing each other with the capabilities ... (Full Story & Photos)

Frederick County Box 17-2. As a severe group of thunderstorms passed through the Libertytown and Johnsville area of Frederick County, a house was struck by lightning in the 9700 block of Green Valley Road, just north of Libertytown.

At 1315 hours, Station 8 was dispatched to assist on the first alarm assignment. While enroute with Engine/Tanker 84, FC Chief 17 arrived to report heavy smoke showing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Box 3-4. At 1738 hrs, "Carroll" dispatched units from Stations 3, 6, 10 and 9; for a house fire in the 500 block of Yellow Lily Court in Westminster. Upon arrival of Engine 33 (Sgt 3-2) reported a 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing on Side "C". Sgt 3-2 established "Yellow Lily Ct Command" and advised they were initiating an attack through Side "A".

A "Working Fire Dispatch" was ... (Full Story & Photos)

While a "Working House Fire" was occurring in Thurmont (Frederick County), Engine 81 was dispatched to transfer to Woodsboro, Frederick County Station 16. Enroute to the transfer, Engine 81, along with Engine/Tanker 84, Rescue Squad 8 and Medic 89 were dispatched to Frederick County Box 17-19 at 21:45 hours, for a reported "House Fire" at 10509 Renner Road in Johnsville.

All Station 8 units were ... (Full Story & Photos)

Box 5-12. At 19:20 hrs, Carroll County 911 received a call for a structure fire at 2120 Keysville/Frederick Road. The caller advised that both smoke and fire were visible from a non-residential structure and that the building was almost fully engulfed. Units from both Carroll and Frederick Counties were dispatched to the incident.

Medic 58 from Taneytown was the first to arrive, confirming heavy ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Union Bridge Fire Company's "Annual Firemen's Carnival" starts today, Memorial Day - 2016, at 6 PM.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Union Bridge Fire Company serve "Lunch" from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Tuesday to Friday) and "Dinner" every day (Monday to Saturday), starting at 4:30 PM and ends at 7:00 PM, in the Activities Center/Social Hall.

Daily "Lunch" menu - BBQ, Ham Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Fried ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, May 14th, Gene Curfman was inducted into the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association "Hall of Fame". The great honor is bestowed upon individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to the citizens of their communities and those of Carroll County. The Union Bridge Fire Company is extremely proud of Gene's accomplishments and dedicated service to our fire company; and ... (Full Story & Photos)