WYLIE L. DONALDSON, JR.
MARYLAND FIRE CHIEFS CHIEF LESLIE B. THOMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD – 2021

On April 17, 2021, Wylie L. Donaldson, Jr. (fourth from left) of the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company (OVFC) received the Maryland Fire Chiefs Chief Leslie B. Thompson Memorial Award.

Wylie joined the OVFC on September 13, 1952 at 14 years old, following in the footsteps of his father and his grandfather, ... (Full Story & Photos)

DAVID W. LEWIS
MARYLAND FIRE CHIEFS CHIEF JOHN W. HOGLUND LEADERSHIP AWARD - 2021

On April 17, 2021, David Lewis (second from left) received the Maryland Fire Chiefs Chief John W. Hoglund Leadership Award for 2021.

David joined the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company (OVFC) when he was 18 years old and is now a Life Member with 49 years of service. He has served on many committees and became an active ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire and EMS dispatchers are most often the first person contacted when an emergency arises. In some of the most harrowing moments, that dispatcher takes down vital information, alerts the proper response units, and helps to reassure the person on the other end that help is on the way, all while staying calm and professional. They carry the tremendous burden of being on the front line of many types ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association received a check from Mission BBQ
as a result of the Blue Cup sales from the Glen Burnie Store.

Thank you Mission BBQ and your patrons for the support.... (Full Story & Photos)

This week is National Burn Awareness Week
• Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Cover with a clean, dry cloth.
• Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays or other home remedies.
• Get medical help right away by calling 911 or the fire department.... (Full Story & Photos)