On July 5, 2026, the Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a request from a local horse farm that was affected by a power outage. Career staff from Laytonsville delivered fresh water to make sure the horses had enough drinking water while the power was out.

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On July 4, 2026, emergency units responded to several incidents caused by a strong storm cell that moved through Laytonsville. The first call involved a crash on Griffith Road near Damascus Road, where trees had fallen onto an occupied vehicle. Multiple trees were down, blocking all routes into the area. Fortunately, the occupants were not injured.

There are numerous trees and wires down across the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 20, 2026, members of the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department took part in the 134th Maryland State Firefighters Association Convention Parade held in Berlin, Maryland. The department received several honors at the event, including:

Best Appearing Chief’s Vehicle
Third Place, Best Appearing Tanker
Third Place, Best Appearing Brush Truck... (Full Story & Photos)

Our door-to-door fund drive is in progress. The LDVFD has a new ambulance on order and also raising funds for a new rescue squad. We appreciate everyone's support for our apparatus fund. Any issues, please notify Terry Harrison @ 540-379-9726.

John Ritchey
Tammy Porter
Jim Crampton
Joe Root

These are the authorized personnel going door-to-door. They will be out for approximately 45 days. Thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 1, 2026, at 8:12 p.m., Engine 717 and Rescue Engine 717 responded along with Companies 08, 28, and 34 to a house fire on Bramble Bush Drive, located off Goshen Road. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting the incident.

A Rapid Intervention dispatch was initiated at 8:15 p.m., bringing Truck 731, Tower 735, and Medic 708 to the scene.

Engine 708 arrived at the location at 8:17 p.m. and ... (Full Story & Photos)