Frostburg Fire Department

05/31/2026

05/27/2026

Nature: MVC
Address: NATIONAL HWY NW & CATHERINE ST NW
Zone: 1601
City: Frostburg
Responding Units: R16, E16, CU16, A519

Dump the West Side House!

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

For our area fire departments that may be in the market for a brush truck skid unit. Please share.

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Darley-Davey AK306 Pump Hi/Lo Pressure
13 HP Honda GX390 Motor
200 Gallon Baffled Poly Tank
Scotty 4071 Foam System w/ 5 Gallon Tank
Hannay 4000 Electric Reel w/ 1" Booster Line
Cross Lay Hold Area w/ Attack Line
Two (2) Hard Sleeves
S/N FDHP-014022510
(Trailer not included)

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PRICED TO SELL! - Interested parties please email us at [email protected]

05/23/2026

💧WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED💧

NOTICE: There is a water leak that is affecting supply to the Braddock Estates area. We appreciate your patience as our crew works on repairs.

05/23/2026

Reprinted from the Cumberland Evening Times, May 23, 1960
Frostburg Depot, Destroyed By Fire.

Large Brick Structure Thought Set In Flames By Intruders

Deputy State Fire Marshal Jess Jacobs of Frostburg reported the large brick structure went up in flames shortly after the first call was received at 3 AM as quantities of gasoline, diesel oil, and motor oil restored in the building.

The Frostburg Fire Department answered the alarm at 3 AM when a woman said flames from the building had aroused her from sleep. When the first truck arrived, the entire center section of the building was burning through the roof. The station is located about 1/4 of a mile from the nearest hydrant and fireman had to string a line of suppl hose before any water was available. The flame spread quickly into the south end of the structure and fireman were cautioned by neighbors that gas and oil were stored in that part of the building.

Shortly thereafter, intense flames could be seen as the heated fuels in barrels escaped and resembled blow torches. In a matter of minutes, several explosions ripped the end of the building, causing the fire to spread to all parts of the structure. Flames and smoke grow several hundred feet in the air. As the roof fell in, water played on the fire had very little effect.

Several firemen escaped injury on the west side of the structure, fell outward, leaving tons of debris and bricks where the men had been standing just seconds before. Stored in the building, where 8 barrels of gasoline, 4 drums of diesel oil, 10 barrels of kerosene, 3 55-gallon drums of grease, 1 barrel of switch grease, 3 boxes of fusees, 1 box of torpedoes, and 1 welding outfit.

The Clairsville Volunteer Fire Company laid a hose from Main Street to the fire, but by this time the building was wrecked by the flames and explosions.

Jacobs said, William Platter, a Frostburg bakery owner, was on his way to work when he saw the flames. He arrived at the depot before the fire trucks and stated that doors were open. The deputy fire marshal said this led him to believe that intruders had broken into the building.

Editors note: This is not the same depot that exists near the turntable. This depot was a quarter mile down the hill located where today, a parking lot is located for the Gap Trail, near the “switchback.”

05/18/2026

We have been in possession of the first picture for several years. FFD members posing with the very hand-drawn reel (Hose Cart) that currently resides at the Water Street firehouse. (Soon to move to the Frostburg Museum) The picture was taken at the Federal Hill Hose House, which was located on the area of 163 West Mechanic Street during the 1908 Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) convention.

But we were just given the second picture (Came from Sam McCulloh's home place on Oak) and at first glance, we thought it was the same pic because it's the same 8 members. However it is a completely different hose reel. Smaller wheels with thicker spokes and if you look between the two firemen in the back you can see some beautiful ornate wrought iron with a lantern!

05/18/2026

Bowery Street is reopened.

05/17/2026

Another successful fishing rodeo in the books. And no rain!! Thanks to Chairman, Lt. Daniel Lewis for coordinating the event and the committee; Harry Foor, Anna Bevan, Nevin Montana, Dottie Turner, Donnie Lloyd, Emily Bladen, Tom Bevan and all of the other FFD members who posted! And thanks to all that came out and participated.

A special thanks to the below sponsors. Without them, we couldn’t have such a successful event year after year. THANK YOU!
Farrady Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Dennis Delaney State Farm Insurance, Vestry of St. John's Vestry, Frostburg Auto Parts, Beechwood Coal, Grantsville Equipment Co., Ritchie Trucking & Excavation, Durst Funeral Home, Julie M. Baker, CPA, Hillside Animal Hospital, St. Pau's Lutheran Church, Mountain City Cabinets, Armstrong Insurance Agency, Paul R. McKenzie Excavation, Red Ridge Auto Repair, Smitty's Tire & Truck Service, Salem United Church of Christ, Edward Jones (Doug Kramer), First Congregational Church, MD Department of Fisheries, Frostburg City Parks & Recreation, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works, Frito-Lay (Dale Jones), B&B Meats, and Coca-Cola Bottling, The Redneck Fishing Club, Shoe's Diesel, The Frostburg Freeze, and Frostburg Subway.

05/12/2026

THE ANNUAL BULK PICKUP EVENT IS ALMOST HERE!
Tuesday, May 19th - Thursday, May 21st

🔺Please read through the following information to help make this Citywide event smooth and successful. Consider donating nice items to the Buy Nothing, Give Freely Event - details below. 🔺

🔷 Bulk pickup is provided for City residential garbage customers ONLY. Commercial or dumpster customers are NOT eligible.

🔷 Collection occurs on your NORMAL GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY.

🔷 Please limit your garbage to 1 pickup truck bed load and bag/bundle all small items for easy collection.

🔷 The City will NOT pickup appliances with Freon-based refrigerants, tires, batteries, televisions/computer monitors with "picture tubes," paint, chemicals, or hazardous materials.

🔷 Residents are reminded to NOT place any items at or near the curb that day that they do not want picked up.

🔷 Individuals sorting/picking through curbside items prior to pickup are expected to be respectful of property owners. Do not make a mess! Opening garbage bags, emptying trash cans, etc. into yards or streets is not permitted. Violators will be subject to citations and fines. Residents should report violators to Frostburg City Police at 301-689-3000 and be prepared to provide detailed info including location, description of individuals, vehicles and license plate number if possible. Cell phone photos may be helpful as well.

🟢 Do you have nice items that you no longer want? Drop them off at City Place May 14th or 15th from 4pm-7pm for the Buy Nothing, Give Freely Event instead of sending them to the landfill during Bulk Pickup! For more details, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FvbAkpgNU/ 🟢

🟡 One-time special bulk pickup can be arranged outside of the Bulk Pickup Event for a pre-paid fee. To schedule a one-time special bulk pickup, please call the Finance Department at 301-689-6000.🟡