Boonsboro Fire Department

07/19/2024

Going to be a nice day tomorrow. Come out and join us!

Car Show

Join us for a car show @ Adkins Automotive’s summer flea market. Top 20 vehicles will be awarded a trophy. All vehicles are welcome. Must register by 11am and trophies will be handed out at 2pm. $15 to enter your vehicle. All proceeds from car show to benefit the first hose company of boonsboro. Spectators are free of charge.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/529/Car-Show

07/17/2024

Join us on Tuesday, August 6th for National Night Out. See linked post from Boonsboro Police Department for more information.

07/17/2024

Today, Tanker 6 went to Mt. Nebo Christian Learning Center for a mid-summer splash day.

07/02/2024

NATIONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER DAY

July 2 honors the dedicated personnel who coordinate their efforts to protect the nation's wildlands. It's also a day to remember the sacrifice made each time a firefighter steps into a wildland fire. Thank you to all are local members who are on wildland 8 team!

07/01/2024

Vehicle Fire

On Thursday June 27, Station 8 was alerted for a car fire on Orcino Farm Lane. Upon going en route, ET8 added Station 6 for additional resources. Units arrived, extinguished the fire, and returned approximately 45 minutes later.

Units: ET8, E61, T6, 1806

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/531/Vehicle-Fire

06/24/2024

Units are wrapping up fire operations. Potomac Valley Fire Company may provide further updates/recap of the incident. MARC/AMTRAK/CSX rail traffic will be impacted for an unknown length of time.

Thank you to Middletown Volunteer Fire Company #7 for covering Fire Station 8.

Washington County Division Of Emergency Services
Amtrak
Maryland Transit Administration

06/20/2024

Car Show

Join us for a car show @ Adkins Automotive’s summer flea market. Top 20 vehicles will be awarded a trophy. All vehicles are welcome. Must register by 11am and trophies will be handed out at 2pm. $15 to enter your vehicle. All proceeds from car show to benefit the first hose company of boonsboro. Spectators are free of charge.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/529/Car-Show

06/15/2024

Electrical safety training

Personnel from Station 6 & 8 participated in the Live Wire & Safety demonstration presented by First Energy. The demo included how the electrical system operates, how to recognize unsafe and dangerous conditions, and how to stay safe around power lines and electrical equipment. Several real life scenarios were demonstrated.

Units: Stations 6 & 8

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/528/Electrical-safety-training

06/08/2024

Rohrersville Ruritan Public Service

On Friday June 7th, ET8 assisted in preparing the track for the GTP this weekend at the Rohrersville Ruritan Strawberry Festival.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/527/Rohrersville-Ruritan-Public-Service

06/08/2024

Thompson Gas Extinguisher Training

On Wednesday June 5th, FF S. Mohl conducted annual extinguisher training at Thompson Gas.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/526/Thompson-Gas-Extinguisher-Training

06/03/2024

Boonsboro Fire Department arrived, investigated, and established incident command. We would like to thank BHS leadership and maintenance as well as the following for a smooth operation and positive outcome:

Boonsboro High School
Washington County Public Schools
Washington County Division Of Emergency Services
Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
Boonsboro Police Department
Boonsboro Ambulance & Rescue Service, Inc.
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company
Sharpsburg Area EMS
Hagerstown Fire Department

06/03/2024

Truck 6 is currently transferred to the The City of Hagerstown - MunicipalHagerstown Fire Department while they operate on this fire on North Mulberry Street.

06/03/2024

Be advised at this time the Boonsboro Fire Department and Washington County DES HazMat crews are investigating a HazMat response at the Boonsboro High School. We urge all parents to follow WCPE social media as this incident unfolds. Please avoid the high school at this time.

Boonsboro High School
Boonsboro Ambulance & Rescue Service, Inc.

05/31/2024

Mountain Church Rd House Fire

At 0316, Frederick county DFRS requested Engine Tanker 8, at 0322 Tanker 6 was also alerted. ET8 responded with 1, Tanker 6 responded with 2. Upon arrival Frederick county units found a vehicle fire that was starting to spread to the residence. ET8 supplied Engine 51 from Brunswick, Tanker 6 supplied ET8. Both units were on scene for about 2 hours before returning to service.

Brush 8 was also alerted but cancelled by Frederick County

Units: Engine Tanker 8, Tanker 6. Brush 8

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/524/Mountain-Church-Rd-House-Fire

05/28/2024

Maryland Heights Environmental Rescue

On Tuesday May 28th at 10:25 a.m., Station 8 was dispatch to assist Potomac Valley (Station 11) for a person in medical distress on Maryland Heights. UTV8 accessed via Miller Avenue and met Station 11 units patient side. UTV8 with Station 8 and 11 personnel transported the patient to the bottom of the mountain to an awaiting ambulance.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/523/Maryland-Heights-Environmental-Rescue

05/27/2024

Memorial Day 2024

Please take some time today to remember the American servicemen and servicewomen who have sacrificed everything for the freedoms we all enjoy today.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/522/Memorial-Day-2024

05/26/2024

High School Softball Team Es**rt

Station 6 crews had the honor to es**rt the Boonsboro High School Lady Warriors Softball team out of town on their way to the state championship game. We also had the privilege to es**rt them back into town after the game.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/521/High-School-Softball-Team-Es**rt-

05/24/2024

Recruitment and Retention Grant

The First Hose Company of Boonsboro was recently selected for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association SAFER Marketing Grant Program. Through this grant process we were able to acquire a 10x10 pop up tent with custom designed canopy, backdrop, table cover and flag a with our patch on it. The Officer's and Member's thank the State Firemen's Association for selecting our department.

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/520/Recruitment-and-Retention-Grant

05/24/2024

Attending the Great Boonsboro Carnival ? You can support Boonsboro Fire Department by parking in our lot! Close to the action!

05/23/2024

Traumatic Injury from motorcycle incident

On the evening of Friday, May 17th, 2024, Engine company 8 was alerted for a traumatic injury in the area of Rohrersville Rd and Gapland Rd. Engine Tanker 8 responded with a crew of 2, Deputy Chief 8 with 2, and Utility 8 with 1. Units arrived on scene to find a patient down along the road. crews began patient care until the arrival of EMS 1812 and M192. M192 transported the pt, while company 8 units picked up and cleared. Fire police controlled traffic for the duration of the incident.

Units: ET8, DC8, UT8, EMS1812, M192, FP8

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/518/Traumatic-Injury-from-motorcycle-incident

05/22/2024

Graduate Parade

The Boonsboro High School Class of 24’ held their annual parade / drive thru at the education complex. Truck 6 led the parade of seniors, with the Boonsboro P.D. bringing up the rear. Families and friends were on hand to cheer for their seniors.

First Hose Co. of Boonsboro congratulates all of the seniors and their families, and best of luck in future endeavors .

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/517/Graduate-Parade

05/07/2024

We are honored to have Mark as one of our county employees at Station 8. His experience and work ethic shine on a daily basis.

👨‍🚒 Meet the Team: Featuring Mark Kopp

🔥 What is your role within the team, and what are your main responsibilities?
I’m responsible for daily checks of the apparatus and to ensure operational readiness. Working in a very rural area of South County, we face many challenges in the fire service, with much of our area being non-hydranted and with limited staffing. As a station that has a Wildland trailer and UTV, we are often called for throughout the region for Wildland fire and technical rescues that involve access issues in rough terrain.

🚒 How long have you been with DES, and what attracted you to this role?
I’m coming up on our 2-year anniversary in August. I spent 28 1/2 years as a Police Officer in Montgomery County, MD, but started volunteering as a firefighter at age 13 with the South Line Fire Company near Buffalo, NY. I have been a volunteer firefighter in Washington County for the past 21 years. The fire service has always been in my blood, I’m just now lucky to make it a second career.

🎖️ Can you share a memorable experience or achievement from your time here?
My most memorable experience was being able to watch my youngest daughter walk across the stage and being given the honor to pin her badge to become a third-generation firefighter. A very proud moment!

🤝 What do you enjoy most about working with our team/organization?
There is a lot of talent within the Division of Emergency Services. I enjoy learning from those that have the technical experience and ability to think outside the box. They make the job enjoyable, while building friendships and memories.

🚗 Do you have any public safety tips you would like to share with the citizens?
Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles!

Join us in recognizing Mark Kopp for his outstanding dedication to community safety! 👏👏

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04/29/2024

Vehicle / Structure Fire

01:55 hours. Station 6 & 8 dispatched for the vehicle and structure fire. On arrival, a pick up was well involved with fire extending into the residence and heat damage to the neighboring structure.

A quick fire attack held the bulk of the fire to the exterior of both structures.

Maryland State Fire Marshall is investigating .

Units: E-6-1, Truck 6, ET-8, SU-6-0, Chief 6

Mutual Aid: 1, FredCo. 8, 12, 10, FredCo.7, 69, 1806, Safety 100

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/516/Vehicle--Structure-Fire-

04/25/2024

Boonsboro Fire Department and Boonsboro Ambulance & Rescue Service, Inc. will be part of this.

Tomorrow morning Friday, 4/26/24, between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., emergency personnel and vehicles will be on campus to offer important lessons to our juniors and seniors attending Prom on Saturday. Please do not be alarmed by the presence of fire trucks, etc., on campus for this presentation. (Photo from 2023 Prom Promise)

04/25/2024

Outside Fire With Multiple Vehicles Involved

On April 25th. ECC dispatched company 6 and surrounding mutual aid companies to Keadle Road for a reported large outside fire endangering structures. Engine 61 arrived on scene with a 1/4 acre woods fire with 4 vehicles fully involved and 2 structures involved as well, crews made quick work of the structures and arriving manpower from E1-1 (Sharpsburg) help extinguish the vehicle and woods fire.

Units: E6-1, Trk-6, Tanker 6

Mutual Aid: 1,8,16,12,10,69, Fred. 8,7,21

https://www.boonsborofire.org/news/513/Outside-Fire-With-Multiple-Vehicles-Involved