In the early 1980s under the leadership of Chief Bill Stem, it was thought there was a need for a new/additional pumper in the New Market District Volunteer Fire Company's fleet and Chief Stem had a vision of an amazing one at that, however this unit would not come to life without much pushback and disbelief, however Chief Stem never lost his vision and pressed on to lead the purchase of what will ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the New Market District Volunteer Fire Company have been working hard to put together a fundraiser/community event that has been greatly missed by our department and community over the past twenty-six (26) years. We are pleased to announce our upcoming Volunteer Fireman’s Festival which is a small scale version of our previous Fireman’s Carnival from years past. The event will be held ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 1130 am ( 02/25/2020 ) units were dispatched to the 3600Blk of Prices Distillery Rd for a reported truck rollover with entrapment

Units arrived to find a roofing type truck on its side with 1 subject trapped and 2 subjects heavily pinned , 1 being pinned under the boom of the truck .

A second rescue squad , a heavy wrecker from Marks equipment as well as 2 additional ALS units and 2 BLS ... (Full Story & Photos)

High Performance CPR training was performed by our EMS leadership CPT S. Jones, EMS SGT A. Poole, and our Company Training Officer CPT T. Williamson. During this Company Training Drill volunteers were informed on the reasons for High Performance CPR (HPCPR). The Objectives were to understand and recognize the signs of a patient who needs HPCPR and/ or the LUCAS device. Other things covered in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 0800 this morning a strong wind storm with possible tornado like activity found its way though Frederick county causing severe damage to the New market area .

Company 15 Volunteers along with DFRS crews staffed 2 Engines, 2 ambulances, the Rescue squad and several support vehicles to help serve our community and respond to calls throughout the event.

Company 15 responded to several incidents ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the course of two (2) months New Market District Volunteer Fire Company has had over 100 volunteers participate in RIT(Rapid Intervention Team) training supervised by Chief 15(Nalborczyk). In the past RIT was designed to be there when things go horribly wrong. They were the individuals with the specialized equipment to get the trapped Fire Fighter out of a situation he/she was stuck in. Now ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday January 28th, E152, E251 and A159 was alerted to the Costco Depot in New Market for a report of a truck fire, E152(DFRS Capt Bailey), E153(FF3 Garst), RS15(Sgt Parrish) and A159(DFRS FF Hall) responded with a total of thirteen personnel. First arriving E152 found a tractor and trailer fully involved and deployed a line to attack the fire. Additional arriving units deployed an additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the Spring of 2019, Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association's Dive Rescue Team was moved from the Woodsboro VFC to our station. Immediately the troops wasted no time diving into the rebirth of the team, under the command of Dive Commander Eaves. The team has worked hard to acquire the appropriate PPE, Apparatus and Training needed to get the team back up and running and at that they ... (Full Story & Photos)

The New Market District VFC is sad to announce that Mrs. Mary Jane McThenia, a life member of the department, passed away this past Thursday. Our thoughts and prayers remain with her family. She was a lifelong contributor to our department, even late in her life. She will be missed.

Official Obituary

Mary Jane Burdette McThenia, 82, of Plane No. 4, Mount Airy, Maryland passed away Thursday, January ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 1430 on Thursday, January 23, 2020, units were dispatched to I-70 in the area of the 62 mile marker for an accident involving a overturned vehicle.

Units arrived to find 2 large trucks involved with one being on its side.

All subjects were able to extricate themselves prior to arrival of fire rescue units.

The hazmat team was request to assist with fluid clean up and pumping off a saddle ... (Full Story & Photos)