Past Chief Thomas “Turbo” Dougherty , 62 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 after an extended illness at his home.
Chief Dougherty served with the Savage Volunteer Fire Co. until 1994 when him and his wife moved to the Mt. Airy area to start a family business in which they owned for 22 years.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0925 hours units were alerted for a apartment on fire at the Mission Place Apartments, 8156 Washington Blvd. Units arrived to find a bedroom on fire in a third floor unit. The fire was contained to the bedroom and no injuries were reported.

Photo courtesy of HCDFRS... (Full Story & Photos)

Units responded for a MVA with one trapped at the intersection of Route 175 and Route 1. Squad 6 extricated the patient from the heavily damaged car with in 10 minutes. Three patients were transported to local hospitals, two of them being the local trauma center. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2220 hours units from Savage were alerted for the house on fire in the 7300 block of Cedar Ave. Engine 61 arrived to find fire throughout a 1 story rancher style home. The cause is under investigation by FIB, no injuries were reported.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Howard County Vol. Fireman’s Assc. announced that County Executive Ball has introduced legislation to be able to give county volunteer association members credible LOSAP years of service as a result of a declared state of emergency. This is a huge win for the volunteer fire service and is comparable to when Executive Ball issued bonuses to Local 2000 members at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. ... (Full Story)

At approximately 1900 hours units were alerted for a vehicle accident on the eastbound route 32 ramp to southbound Route 1. Accident was reported to be a rollover with one in the woods on fire. One pediatric patient was transported to Hopkins Peds. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0400 hours units were alerted for a house on fire in the 9500 block of Park Ave. Units from Savage arrived on location with heavy fire coming from the garage with extension into the 1st and 2nd floors. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation by FID. 8 volunteer/career members responded on the call from Savage.... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 1020 hours units were alerted for the mobile home fire in the 6700 block of Pirch Way. Truck 6 arrived as the 1st due special service and immediately entered the structure searching for trapped occupants and assisting with extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. 7 career/volunteer members responded to the call from Savage.... (Full Story & Photos)