Shaft Fire Department

05/13/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the FIRST $1,000 Early Bird Winner (103988462) sold by Shaft Volunteer Fire Department! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who has supported the fundraiser so far. We’re excited to see another lucky winner take home some cash — and remember… the NEXT winner could be YOU! 💵

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, there’s still time. Don’t miss your chance to support the department and possibly be our next big winner!!

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

📣 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Since Spirit Airlines has apparently left the chat, Shaft Airlines is stepping up to fill the void. ✈️🔥

That’s right — after several highly unqualified discussions around the firehouse table, we have decided to purchase a Boeing 737 and launch SHAFT AIRLINES.

There’s just one small issue:
💸 We are approximately several million dollars short.

So we are kicking off our official fundraising campaign to help place this beautiful aircraft into service.

Our future amenities will include:
🧯 In-flight safety demo by firefighters
🥤 Complimentary gas station coffee
🚒 Boarding groups determined by radio rank
🛠 “If it leaks oil, it still has oil” maintenance philosophy
🎟 Carry-on bags accepted if they fit in an EMS compartment

Future routes may include:
✈️ Shaft → Ocean City
✈️ Shaft → Myrtle Beach
✈️ Shaft → Wherever the chief wants to go

Donation levels:
💵 $10 — Name written on a napkin in the cockpit
💵 $50 — One square foot of jet fuel
💵 $250 — Priority boarding behind Engine 17
💵 $1,000 — You get to hold the flashlight during maintenance

Please support local aviation and poor financial decisions. Visit ShaftFire.com to help out!

05/03/2026

Shaft Volunteer Fire Department - Station 17. Crews from Rescue-Engine 17, Brush 17 and Utility 17 assisted with a controlled burn in the Woodland area.

04/25/2026

NECXC Miller Mountain Races - Units from Shaft, Midland and Allegany EMS stood by during today’s 4-Wheeler and lawn mower races.

04/25/2026

Shaft Rescue-Engine and Utility 17 crew out on Interstate 68 Eastbound 36 mile-marker for a tractor trailer hauling milk cartons on fire fully involved. Other units on the scene Frostburg Engine 26, Engine 16, Eastern Garrett Tanker 86 and LaVale Engine-Tanker 2. LT16 had command.

04/23/2026

Hear ye, hear ye, good folk of the realm! 🔔

From the valiant halls of the Shaft Fire Department comes tidings most grand—
The Maryland Firefighter 50/50 doth swell beyond a princely sum of $30,000! 💰

Think not to tarry, lest fortune pass thee by—
For this very eve, when the clock tolls eight,
The winning soul shall be crowned in luck and gold!

Take thy chance, tempt fate, and stand among the bold—
For who knows? The fates may smile upon thee this night.

🎟️ Drawing: Tonight at 8 PM
💰 Jackpot: Over $30,000

Enter now at Shaftfire.com, and may fortune favor thee!

04/21/2026

🔥💰 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 💰🔥

The Maryland Firefighter 50/50 Early Bird Drawing is happening TONIGHT at 8 PM — and someone is walking away with $1,000!

Don’t miss your chance to get in on it before the drawing. Every ticket supports volunteer fire departments across Maryland — including right here at Shaft Fire Department 🚒

👉 Get your tickets now: ShaftFire.com

Good luck, and thank you for supporting your local firefighters!

04/21/2026

🚨 BINGO UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE 🚨

Due to the Mountain Ridge High School Graduation, there will be NO BINGO on Wednesday, May 20th.

👉 Bingo has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 23rd — and we’re making it worth the switch!

💵 $120 Guaranteed Payout on all regular games
🎯 Block of Nine Jackpot will pay out whatever it brings in that night — any number wins!

Come out, support Shaft Fire Department, and enjoy a great night of bingo with bigger chances to win!

📍 Doors open at 4:30 PM
Bring your friends — let’s pack the house!

04/18/2026

Shaft Rescue-Engine 17 crew out on a lines down call in Midlothian.