The “Old Lady” is a hand tub pumper owned by the United Fire Company from 1859 to approximately 1880. The pumper was built in Philadelphia, Pa. for the Mechanical Fire Company of Baltimore City in 1821. The pumper was rebuilt by the Rodgers Company of Baltimore in 1847. The Uniteds purchased the “Old Lady” from the Mechanical Fire Company in 1859 after the Mechanical Company received one of the first steam pumpers in Baltimore. Shortly after selling the “Old Lady”, the Mechanical Fire Company was absorbed into the Baltimore City Fire Department and became Engine 4. The “Old Lady” was also owned by the United Volunteer Fire Company of Libertytown from approximately 1880 to 1932. Until 2004, the “Old Lady” was in a museum of the Baltimore Equitable Society until the museum closed. The late Lydia Butterworth, past Secretary and Life Member of the Uniteds, deserves credit for making sure the “Old Lady” came home. The “Old Lady” is presently stored and hopefully will be on public display at the proposed Frederick County Fire Museum in Emmitsburg. 

Working Fire In The 2-1 Box Area SEPTEMBER 02 - At approx. 1530hrs, Box 2-1 was dispatched for the house on fire in the area of West Seventh Street and Schley Avenue. Chief 2-2 arrived and reported a working fire with correct address of 641 Schley Avenue, Chief 2-2 established Command on side A and also reported a two story single family dwelling with fire on side B of the structure. E12 arrived and advanced one 1 3/4 handline for fire attack as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 31 and Chief 3 on 11 Box SEPTEMBER 01 - Around 3:40am Box 11-30 was dispatched with reported smoke in basement. Ambulance 247 on scene with smoke showing from a 2 story single family home. Engine 31 on scene and supplied Engine 23 800ft line. Chief 3 on scene reported to command and was assigned the basement division. Crews worked on the scene for 2hrs. ... (Full Story)

Alternative Service Delivery Task Force Report Worksession AUGUST 30 - August 31, 2010 @ 7:00 PM First Floor Hearing Room, Winchester Hall WORKSESSION * Fire and Rescue Services Division (DFRS) Alternative Service Delivery Task Force Report - Tom Owens, DFRS FREDERICK COUNTY GOVT CHANNEL 19.... (Full Story)

Radio Upgrade AUGUST 26 - On July 1, 2010 the Board of County Commissioners awarded the contract for the county's "Digital Radio System Upgrade" capital improvements project to Motorola, Inc. Over the next approximately eighteen months the project will upgrade the County's current analog, trunked 800 MHz radio system to the APCO Project 25 digital standard, including making improvements to system reliability, security, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

2 Alarmer downtown AUGUST 22 - Right around midnight box alarm 3-3 was struck for the fire in a duplex at 315 east Second St. First arriving, Engine 22 went on the scene with smoke showing from side alpha and fire showing from side charlie. Chief 2-2 arrived to assume the second street command and requested the rapid intervention dispatch along with the 2nd alarm. Engine 12 and Tower 1 arrived to position on side charlie. The engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

ENGINE / RESCUE SQUAD RESPOND ON 12-16 BOX AUGUST 20 - Just after lunch, Emergency Communications alerted Frederick County units for a working house fire on Stone Road in the 12-16 box area (Braddock Heights). Company 12 units arrived on scene to find a working house fire. Command was established and the Incident Commander requested a Rapid Intervention Dispatch along with a Tanker Task Force. The dispatch of these extra assignments brought Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

OUTLAW JAM 2010 AUGUST 03 - DURING THE DAY OF OUTLAW JAM 2010 WHICH WAS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE IT. DURING SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MYSELF AND FF CHUCK CUSTER WANTED TO GET PICTURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THE STARS FROM THE FX HIT SERIES SONS OF ANARCHY CHARLIE HUNNAM AND KATEY SAGAL & CHARLIE HUNNAM FINALLY TOWARDS THE END OF THE AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTO SHOOT. JAX CAME OVER AND CHATTED FOR A SEC SHOOK HANDS AND FINALLY GOT A PHOTO TAKEN.... (Full Story & Photos)

National Night Out JULY 31 - Members of Co. 3, your help is needed once again to help staff units. We are assisting the Frederick City Police with the National Night Out in the park. This is a chance for good PR and a opportunity to interact with the community we serve and show off our equipment. The event it being held in numerous locations in the City of Frederick. As in years past, we have been asked to assist at Mullinix ... (Full Story)