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Still taking orders! 🩷🎀 Support Breast Cancer Awareness! 🎀

We’re selling Breast Cancer Awareness lapel pins for just $5 each ($6 with shipping), with proceeds supporting our association Relief Fund, Care Closet and Smoke/CO Alarm programs.

*We encourage shipping whenever possible to help eliminate the need for meet-ups and unnecessary travel. Note: Pins are currently being made and will arrive in a couple weeks! Orders will be processed then. Only 100 lapel pins will be available.

Want to support the cause? Order your pin today using the link below! 👇

Thank you for your support! 💗🚒

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It is officially #FirePreventionWeek! Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in. Follow along all week for simple ways to use your safe charging superpower. Learn more: nfpa.social/4hPDasV ... See MoreSee Less

Fire Prevention Week is a great time to focus on fire safety. Check your smoke alarms and review your insurance coverage. In the unfortunate event of a home fire, it’s important to ensure your policy is up to date and offers adequate protection. Learn more about homeowners and renters insurance on our website: insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/HomeownersAndRentersInsurance.aspx #MDInsurance #FPW2026 #FireProtectionWeek ... See MoreSee Less

🎀 Support Breast Cancer Awareness! 🎀

We’re selling Breast Cancer Awareness lapel pins for just $5 each ($6 with shipping), with proceeds supporting our association Relief Fund, Care Closet and Smoke/CO Alarm programs.

*We encourage shipping whenever possible to help eliminate the need for meet-ups and unnecessary travel. Note: Pins are currently being made and will arrive in a couple weeks! Orders will be processed then. Only 100 lapel pins will be available.

Want to support the cause? Order your pin today using the link below! 👇

Thank you for your support! 💗🚒

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🚒 Thank You, Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company Inc..

A big thank-you to the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company for hosting today’s association meeting! We had approximately 30 individuals in attendance, representing departments from across the area. And, of course, the meal was great!

We also want to thank the four Commission candidates who joined us today and took the time to address our audience. We appreciate you being there, sharing your thoughts, and engaging with our member departments.

📅 Our next meeting will be December 13th at the Rawlings Volunteer Fire Department.

⏰ Please note: We will be resuming our normal 2:00 PM meeting start time.

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Calling All Fire & EMS Departments in the Tri-State Area!

The annual Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Parade is just around the corner! Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for a great evening of community, fellowship, and showcasing the pride of your department.

We’re trying something new this year! Instead of mailing response postcards, departments can simply click the link below and let us know whether or not they’ll be attending.

We hope to see your department in Oakland!

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Enjoy the Autumn Glory Parade with a seat right along the parade route in front of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department!

Chair rentals are $5 each. Purchasers must check in on the morning of the event before their chairs will be placed in the seating area. Placement is first come, first served.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including our famous OVFD-recipe hot Italian sausages and peppers, nachos, hot dogs, and beverages.

Thank you for supporting the OVFD!

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Six more smoke alarms are headed to a family in Georges Creek! 🚨🏠

Did you know that member fire departments of the association can request smoke alarms to distribute anywhere within their first-due area?

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Honoring & Remembering Maryland Fallen Heroes
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Potomac Westernport VFD ~ Allegany County ~ Maryland
September 30,1977
Units responded to a multi-vehicle accident on State Route 135. Firefighter Donald Wilt was assisting with scene clean-up when he reportedly developed severe chest pain & was transported to Potomac Valley Hospital. Sadly, Firefighter Wilt died while at the hospital having suffered cardiac arrest.
Firefighter Donald Eugene Wilt, a Veteran of the United States Army, was 39 years old. Number of years serving in the fire department are unknown at this time. ... See MoreSee Less