Two-Alarm Fire Causes Severe Damage To Former Visitation Academy

According to updates from Frederick County Fire & Rescue, firefighters responded to the Visitation Academy site on the 200 block of East 2nd Street shortly after 8:30pm on Saturday night. Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the building’s roof and a 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was put out at approximately 12 AM. Extensive overhaul was needed & fire crews remained on the … Continue reading Two-Alarm Fire Causes Severe Damage To Former Visitation Academy

Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For Person Who Robbed Ulta in Frederick

Shortly after 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon, authorities responded to Ulta Cosmetics on Guilford Drive and found several people at the store affected by a chemical irritant. It was later determined a strong-arm robbery had taken place. The suspect released a can of pepper spray and approximately 30 people were exposed, according to the Frederick Scanner. Medics and hazmat units from the Frederick County Division of … Continue reading Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For Person Who Robbed Ulta in Frederick

FCDFRS Respond to Vehicle Rollover on I-70W Near New Market, Thursday Morning

Per Frederick County Fire & Rescue (FCDFRS) 3/2 @ 9:16am: “I70WB Final Update: one vehicle rollover with entrapment | crews worked to extricate 1 adult patient | Trooper 3 landed at the accident site and transported to trauma center with serious injury | I70 West and I70 East lanes starting to open up | expect delays.” The full relevase via FCDFRS: 1-70W Rollover Continue reading FCDFRS Respond to Vehicle Rollover on I-70W Near New Market, Thursday Morning

FCDFRS Respond To Condo Fire, Tuesday Morning

Frederick County Fire & Rescue (FCDFRS) responded to a call for a multi-family dwelling fire at the 2500blk of Shelley Circle, late Tuesday morning. Per FCDFRS in a release: “crews arrived to find smoke showing from a first floor condo. Upon entry they located one adult, removed them from the structure, and transported them to a local hospital alert and conscious. Fire was placed out … Continue reading FCDFRS Respond To Condo Fire, Tuesday Morning

FCDFRS Respond to House Fire in Jefferson

Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services (FCDFRS) responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Poffenberger Rd in Jefferson on Sunday afternoon around 12:25pm. A chimney fire that extended into the house has since been put out. No injuries have been reported. 3 adults have been displaced. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, according to FCDFRS in a FB post. Continue reading FCDFRS Respond to House Fire in Jefferson

Fundraiser Created For Family Of Fallen Frederick County Firefighter

Per the fundraiser: On Wednesday, December 7, 2022 two volunteer firefighters with the New Tripoli Fire Department were killed in the line of duty while battling a residential fire in Schuylkill County. One of those firefighters was Zach Paris (36) – a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and community servant. Zach attained his lifelong goal of becoming a career firefighter in September of this … Continue reading Fundraiser Created For Family Of Fallen Frederick County Firefighter

Frederick County Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty While Volunteering for his Hometown in PA

Per Frederick County Fired & Rescue: (December 8, 2022) – It is with profound sadness that The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services (FCDFRS) announces the death of Firefighter, Zachary Paris. Firefighter Paris died last night from injuries sustained while operating with his volunteer company on a 3-alarm house fire in West Penn Township, PA. “There are no words to describe the sadness … Continue reading Frederick County Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty While Volunteering for his Hometown in PA

FCDFRS Respond To Vehicle Accident with Rollover and Entrapment on Rt 15 Ramp

Per Frederick County Fire & Rescue: Earlier this afternoon FCDFRS crews were dispatched to reports of a vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment at the on ramp from Rt15NB to I70EB. First units on scene found a wood chipper truck had struck a dump truck and overturned. The dump truck driver was outside the vehicle performing repairs when the collision occurred resulting in him becoming … Continue reading FCDFRS Respond To Vehicle Accident with Rollover and Entrapment on Rt 15 Ramp

Friend of Family Displaced By Primus Ct Fire Creates Fundraiser

Frederick County Fire & Rescue Responded to a Fire at 575 Primus Ct shortly before 7PM on Friday. The fire spread to two other townhomes and about 70 firefighters responded to the call. No injuries were reported. Ivania Amador, a close family friend of the Uribes family (one of the displaced families affected in the tragedy), created a Fundraiser to help support them. According to … Continue reading Friend of Family Displaced By Primus Ct Fire Creates Fundraiser