Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company


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2020 444 1268
2019 495 1520
2018 430 1396
2017 480 1428
2016 490 1318
2015 453 1167
2014 424 1092
2013 382 1037
2012 399 1032
2011 393 1079
2010 453 1048

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Why does my smoke alarm keep going off – and what should I do about it?

We’ve all heard this at some point from someone in our lives. The smoke alarm keeps going off in the middle of the night despite there being no fire or smoke. What do I do to make it stop and why is it doing this? Such behavior typically occurs when the alarm batteries are getting low, causing the unit to chirp or activate as a signal to change the batteries. Unfortunately, some people will take the battery out all together or disconnect the alarm from the power source when this happens. This is not the correct way to handle this situation. Other things that can inadvertently set off the alarm include particles in the air, whether it be dust, fumes coming off of wet paint drying, steam from the shower or cooking. Even a bug crawling into the alarm can set it off. Regardless, the smoke alarm should never be disabled, and in most cases, the batteries just need to be replaced.


Pit Beef / Ham / Turkey
Saturday, October 12 11 - 2
@ the Carnival Grounds

***Last One for 2024***

You & Your Friends, Family, & Co-Workers Are Only One Mishap Away from Needing Life Saving Blood, Please Make an Appointment

Our First Motorized Apparatus: 100 Years Ago

Coming Events Keep Us On Your Calendar !

 Here's Where the Carnival Grounds are located:
49 Memorial Drive / Taneytown, MD / 21787
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Building Fire

FIRE/EMS Bryan White, August 30

12:36am | 16100blk Saint Anthony Rd, Emmitsburg | House Fire | 2 story single family structure with heavy fire showing from 1st floor and porch | RID and Tanker Task Force requested | bulk of fire knocked in 1 hour, extensive overhaul underway | 1 civilian injured, taken by helicopter with serious injuries to burn center

Photo & Article Credit to: Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue... (Full Story & Photos)

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FIRE/EMS Bryan White, August 10

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Woods Fire earlier in the 2000 Block of South Keysville Road

FIRE/EMS Bryan White, July 15

Many photos courtesy of Carroll Fire News, Maryland & Celina Nieves.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=465275442921832&set=pcb.465276166255093
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FIRE/EMS Bryan White, July 07

Earlier today station 6 units were alerted on Box alarm 6-09 for a reported fire off of the Littlestown pike. Chief 6
arrived to find 2 buildings fully involved. Crews worked into the afternoon to extinguish all fire
Thank you to the surrounding companies for assistance on this call
From the fire Marshal's Office:
KNOW SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! With the assistance of K9 Blondie, Deputy State Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Crab Feed

FIRE/EMS Bryan White, May 01

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