by Theresa Dardanell Thurmont Public Works Department Everyone in the Thurmont Public Works Department believes in the importance of cooperation, teamwork, and flexibility. These standards ensure that the residents of Thurmont can depend on the department, which is headed by Superintendent Butch West, and consists of several divisions with seventeen full-time employees. I recently met…

by Theresa Dardanell Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum I’ve visited the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Museum twice this year because once was just not enough. There is so much to discover, not only about the equipment, apparatus, and artifacts, but more importantly, about the people who have dedicated their lives to protecting the…

by Theresa Dardanell Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company One of the questions I asked the administrative members of the Emmitsburg Ambulance Company was, “Why do you volunteer?” Some of the responses were, “It lets me help other people,” “It gives me a great feeling,” and “Volunteering is in our blood.” There are currently sixty-two members that…

Fountaindale Volunteer Fire Department Adams County Company #3 State and county lines are no barrier when it comes to fighting fires. The Fountaindale Volunteer Fire Department is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, but when needed, they provide mutual aid to Frederick and Washington counties in Maryland, as well as Franklin County in Pennsylvania. Dave Martin…