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. 

Thoughts and Prayers to United 33 New Oxford/Abbottstown Fire Company Adams PA JANUARY 18 - From the Officer's and Members of the United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 we offer our sincerest condolence's to your fire company and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

United Fire Company Hosts Birthday Party JANUARY 15 - Volunteers hosted a child's birthday party at the S. Market Street station on Saturday afternoon. Members provided the children with a discussion on fire prevention, a tour of the fire station, and show and tell of the apparatus. The children were able to get an up close look at the fire engines, rescue squad and ambulances and the equipment that is carried on each. Firefighter/Technician Rob ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire/Rescue Responds to Smoke at Elmwood Terrace Apartments JANUARY 14 - Fire and rescue responded to building "J" at Elmwood Terrace Apartments on Saturday afternoon for smoke in the building. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly determined that the smoke was coming from an apartment on the first floor and investigation found a pan that had been left unattended on the stove. Firefighters also located and assisted an occupant inside of the apartment. The occupant was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motor Vehicle Crash - Rt 85 Ramp to I270 SB JANUARY 04 - On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, shortly before 6:00 p.m., fire and rescue responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash at the Rt. 85 ramp to Interstate 270 south. Rescue personnel had to remove a door from one of the vehicles to gain access to the injured occupant. The crash sent one person to the trauma center at Meritus Medical Center in Washington County with injuries that were reported ... (Full Story & Photos)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE UNITED FIRE CO. #3 DECEMBER 25 - The United Fire Co.#3 would like to wish all a HAPPY and SAFE holiday season !... (Full Story & Photos)

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Trooper struck by car DECEMBER 21 - A Maryland State Police trooper was hit and pinned by a vehicle early Wednesday evening on Ballenger Center Drive off Ballenger Creek Pike, according to state police Cpl. David S. Most. Authorities identified him as Trooper First Class Sean McCarty, who was assigned to road patrol at the time. McCarty was investigating a traffic crash on Ballenger Center Drive east of Md. 351 when he was struck ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa Visits Wellington Trace DECEMBER 17 - Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Santa's Elf and helpers visited the Wellington Trace development today from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Residents knew that when they heard the fire truck's horn and siren that Santa was nearby. Children were given candy and the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa.... (Full Story & Photos)