![]() The FFD also hosted the annual convention five times 3rd Annual-1895, 16th Annual-1908, 30th Annual-1922, 40th Annual-1922 and 55th Annual-1947. Editor’s Note: As of 2015, the Frostburg Fire Department has attended, by member or delegation, every Maryland State Firemen’s Convention since it was organized. At this first state convention, one of Frostburg’s hose reels is used as the official piece for the reel pulling contest because for many years, Frostburg is known throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia as the champions in hose reel pulling contests. 1 – Westminster, Veteran’s Volunteer Firemen’s Association – Baltimore and Water Witch Fire Company – Port Deposit) that organize the Maryland State Firemen’s Association in Frederick, MD. 3 – Frederick, Union Bridge Fire Company, Union Bridge, Westminster Engine & Hose Company No. – Frederick, United Steam Fire Engine Company No. – Hagerstown, Independent Junior Fire Comapany – Hagerstown, Western Enterprise Fire Company – Hagerstown, Pioneer Hook & Ladder Company – Hagerstown, Independent Hose Company No. ![]() June 1893 – Frostburg is one of twelve fire companies (FFD, First Hagerstown Hose Co. By 11:30am, the fire departments from Frostburg, Bedford, PA Piedmont, WV and Martinsburg, WV arrived to assist. This fire destroyed nearly an entire block on Baltimore Street and some establishments on Mechanic Street. This fire, of which the cause never became known, started in a frame warehouse that stood in an alley which ran from Mechanic to Liberty Street, just behind the buildings on Baltimore Street. Those who try to fight the fires are at a disadvantage, for Union Street is piled high with debris and impassable.Īp– Frostburg firemen are called to assist the Cumberland FD in what is remembered as “the Baltimore Street” fire. Several fires break out on Union (Main) street. Novem– A cyclone hits Frostburg, which cost an estimated $35,325 in damages. 1 is incorporated.ĭecem– Charter granted to the Frostburg Fire Department.ġ887 – A 1,000 pound, solid brass bell, manufactured by the McShane Bell Foundry is delivered to the FFD. October 1875 – Following the conflagration of September 5 th, a fire department is somewhat organized, however details are very limited as to the structure of this group. Septem– Beall & Koch, on Union (Main) Street conflagration. History of the Department to include major fires and apparatus purchases. ![]()
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