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. 

Crash on Route 340 JULY 02 - For the second straight day units for United and Jefferson worked together on an auto accident. Today's incident happen on Route 340 just east of Route 15 "Jefferson" with reports of a box truck on its side. Ambulance 209 on scene confirmed one patient still inside of cab area. With the reports from ECC Medic 319 and EMS 901 requested the trooper. Crews worked to remove the window area of the truck ... (Full Story)

E31 TO CRASH AT MOUNT ZION ROAD AND ROUTE 180 FOR 2 TRAPPED JULY 01 - E31 and Duty 3 were alerted to the vehicle crash at Route 180 and Mt. Zion Road earlier today to assist with additional personnel. EMS901 arrived first to find to trapped occupants in a pick-up truck that was t-boned by a SUV. Co. 3 units arrived on scene to assist with the stabilization of the truck allowing for the safe removal of patients. During the operation, RS20 removed both doors on the ... (Full Story & Photos)

ET34 AT FREDERICK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JUNE 30 - Engine Tanker 34 visited and assisted the METLIFE blimp this afternoon at the Frederick Airport. The blimp is using the airport as a base of operations while participating in the AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods. The golf competition is taking place in the Metro Area. Personnel from United Fire Company were pleased to have the opportunity to meet and greet the blimp staff and extend a warm welcome ... (Full Story & Photos)

CRASH ON I-70 LEADS TO 1 TRAPPED AND 2 FLOWN OUT JUNE 23 - The mid-day crash with one trapped on I-70 at the 49mm was the second in two days. FD201 arrived first on scene reporting a pediatric patient out of the vehicle and one still trapped inside. FD201 established I-70 Command while crews from Rescue Squad 3 and Rescue Engine 11 handled the 26-minute extrication. Engine 31 handled the protection line. Following extrication from the vehicle, both patients ... (Full Story)

BOX 3-17 SOUNDED FOR FIRE AT BILL BAISEY KIA JUNE 22 - Box 3-17 was alerted for a car reported on fire in the parking lot and possible extension into the building. Safety 901 was the first to arrive on scene, confirmed the dispatch information, and established command. Duty 3 arrived, assumed command, and established the passport drop off point. Safety 901 was reassigned as the overall Safety Officer. Engine 31 laid a supply line to the "Alpha" ... (Full Story)

1 trapped on Interstate 70 JUNE 22 - Early Monday morning, Communications alerted companies 3 and 1 for the report of a vehicle crash on Interstate 70 at Route 15. As the units marked up, it was learned that the crash was located at the 47mm of Interstate 70 East of Mount Phillip Rd. Duty 3 arrived first to find multiple vehicles on both sides of the East bound lanes of traffic and established Command. During the initial size up, ... (Full Story)

Open House at Station 3 JUNE 20 - United Fire Company hosted a "mini" open house during Downtown Frederick's Gallery Walk on June 6th 2009. Many local and county residents stopped by for a tour and a snack. We had several Volunteers on hand to give tours and gave out fire prevention materials. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Spring Ridge Boy Scout Tour JUNE 20 - A local boy scout troop from the Spring Ridge area took a tour of our Fire Station in Spring Ridge in March. Fire Fighter Dave Hubble was their tour guide. ... (Full Story & Photos)