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Welcome to the Official website of the Laytonsville District VFD
Please consider making a contribution to our Apparatus Fund. Checks can be mailed to:
Laytonsville District VFD Apparatus Fund
21400 Laytonsville Road
Laytonsville, MD 20882
Or, you may click on the 'Donate' button on the left side of the website, and make a donation via PayPal if you choose.
We are also selling bricks to help fund our project. To purchase a brick, click here and fill out the order form.
Photos taken by: Vice President Mike Russ
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Friday Night Extrication Drill
Vice President Mike Russ, March 27
On Friday, March 26th, Chief Baker (C717D) along with Lieutenant Richard Gregory held an extrication drill for current members as well as for our new probationary members. The drill consisted of how to stabilize a vehicle, break the windows, cut battery wires, and using several extrication tools to remove a patient that would be trapped or pinned. Many of our new members were able to get lots of hands-on ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Company 17 has busy Weekend
Vice President Mike Russ, March 14
Crews from Company 17 kept busy this weekend. Engine Company drill on Friday evening. Working fire in Howard County for several hours Saturday night. Extrication drill Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in being a volunteer firefighter and EMT, go to our Recruitment link on our website and fill out an online application application.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photos taken by: Vice President Mike Russ & Lieutenant Richard Gregory
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Photo courtesy of RVFD.com
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RVFD Past Chief and Past Volunteer Div. Chief Alan Hinde Passes
Vice President Mike Russ, March 11
The Officers and Members of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department are saddened to learn of the passing of Past Chief of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and Past Volunteer Division Chief Alan Hinde.
Alan was an positive force in the volunteer service in Montgomery County. Everyone who knew Chief Hinde learned from him and his influence during his years of service.
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Auxiliary Life Member Mary G. Smith Passes
Vice President Mike Russ, March 09
The LDVFD is sad to announce the passing of Auxiliary Life Member, Mary G. Smith. She spent a lifetime of dedicated service to her community. Her late husband Ed and late son Marshall, were also long time dedicated members of Laytonsville. Her daughter Meredith is an active member of our Auxiliary and has been for decades. Please keep Meredith and her family in your prayers.
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Photos taken by: Deputy Chief Geoff Burns
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LDVFD say Goodbye to Engine Tanker 717
Vice President Mike Russ, February 28
Tonight at 1700 hours, after approximately 21 years of service to the community, Engine Tanker 717 (1-00-6691), a 2000 Spartan 4Guys engine tanker, was removed from service at station 17. The new Engine Tanker is nearly complete and will be here before the end of March.
The piece saw many fires, many calls, and many community events. It broke in many firefighters over her years of service, both ... (Full Story & Photos)
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