2008

Myersville VFC Sportsman's Calendar Raffle AVAILABLE ALL OF 2008.....

     The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company, along with many other organizations, is once again offering Gun Calendars. The 2008 calendar is available for a $30 donation per calendar. The winner will be determined by the Maryland State Lottery Evening Pick 4 number (straight). (This calendar offer is in no way affiliated with the Maryland State Lottery.)  

     When you buy a calendar, you will find a four-digit number on the back cover that is good for a period of one year. This means that you can win as many times during the year that your particular number is drawn on the Evening Pick 4. To win, the number must be exact. If you win, you may take the gun for that day or a pre-set dollar amount. The gun and the allotted amount of money are printed on each day of the calendar. Winners will be notified by mail by the first week of the next month. Calendars can be purchased at the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company.

     For answers to your questions, contact Denny Grossnickle at 301-293-1055. If you have purchased calendars in previous years, you may contact your last seller for more information or to purchase the 2008 calendar.
 

 

2007

ALL NEW BINGO!!!!!  October 27th Vera Bradley/Longaberger Basket Bingo..... The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company will host Vera Bradley Purse/Longaberger Basket Bingo on Oct. 27th at the fire hall.  There will be 20 games, 2 special games and 2 Raffles with Door Prizes, Tip Jars and plenty of food.  Tickets are $20, doors open at 4:30 and games begin at 6:30.  For more information call Vanessa at 301-371-5659 or click here.

June 24th Myersville VFC's Chuck Harris Receives Citation... Retiring Ranger Chuck Harris, recently received the Governor's Citation in recognition of his 30 years of service with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in the Maryland Park Service.  Chuck worked at several parks across the state.  The last 17 years were served as Deputy Western Region Manager for the park service.  Congratulations Chuck

 

Myersville VFC Basket Bingo a Huge Success.... The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company held their Spring Basket Bingo on Saturday March 31.  It was a huge success.  The doors opened at 4:30 and games began at 6:30.  Every basket was filled by sponsors and we had several door prizes and great food.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to the Fall Basket Bingo at the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company.  The following individuals and companies sponsored or filled the baskets, THANK YOU!!!  T&J Express Delivery, Red Lobster-Frederick, Creadick Family, Orrison Family, Houtkooper Dry Cleaner-Myersville, C. Basil Grossnickle Insurance Co.-Myersville, Fountaindale Auto Center, Gloria Smith Home Interior, McCutcheon's, Frushour Family, Ross General Store-Myersville, Peggy Reeder Avon, North Star Foundations, Outback Steak House, Hinkle Family, RDS, Griffs 2, Ed and Ellen Crutchley, Hemp's Meats, Ingalls Lumber and Supply-Middletown, Simply Tasteful, Mark Hinkle Realtor-Layman Real Estate, Musket Ridge Golf Club, Maryland National Golf Course, James Gang Pizzeria, Chicken Basket, PitStop NASCAR Store, Sara Wolf-Longaberger Consultant, Simply Unique, Loretta Cody, Morgan Keller Concrete Division . Thank you once again!

2006

November 13, 2006:  Demolition of Old Fire Station.....With one loud boom, and in front of 30-40 fire company members, past members and residents, the old fire company came down.  In a little over one hour a building that stood since 1958 became a pile of rubble.  A couple of residents that help build the original building were on hand to watch, they had mixed feelings about the demolition but knew it was for the best.  All told, the building is no longer, all that remains are the memories.  Click here for a page of all the demolition from start to finish.

 

November 4, 2006:  Basket Bingo..... The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company held their fall Basket Bingo in the spacious new banquet facility.  A great crowd was greeted to some wonderful baskets that were donated and filled by local businesses and individuals.  Thanks to all that attended, the next Basket Bingo will be Spring 2007. 

 

 

 

September 25, 2006:  11th Annual Golf Tournament Held.... The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company held their 11th Annual Golf Tournament at Musket Ridge Golf Club and it was a huge success.  We raised over $11,000 with a record number of golfers.  Thanks again to all those that sponsored this years event and also those that helped that day.

April 16, 2006:  Myersville VFC Wins Training Award Three Years in a Row!!.... Members should be proud as they once again defended their title as the best trained in Frederick County.  Once the best always the best.

February 6, 2006:  NEW Banquet Hall Flooring Installed....

 

 

January 28, 2006:  Installing Cabinets in Member's Room....Members began installing the cabinetry in the member's  lounge, much progress was made by the end of the afternoon, next on the list, the radio room and training room.  Thanks to all that helped!

                Starting                                                        First Cabinet                                        Are we done yet?

 

January 13, 2006:  Mutual Aide Working Fire in Boonsboro....Click here for photos

 

January 6, 2006: Demolishing The Old Fire Hall.....The demo crews moved in and began the demolition of the old engine bays, the remainder of the building will remain in service until the banquet hall is complete.

 

2005

December 30, 2005: Moving Into New Fire Hall.....  The members began the task of moving out of the old fire hall and into the new.  Progress is being made as we took occupancy of the apparatus bays, lounge and offices.  Occupancy of the banquet hall will be in the near future.  Check back for photos and updates.

 

 

 

September 19, 2005: Golf Tournament Held.... 

The 2005 Wayne E. Hinkle Memorial Golf Tournament was held Monday, September 19, 2005.  There was an overwhelming response by golfers and the sponsors.  Thank you to everyone that participated.  The Musket Ridge Golf Club hosted this year's tournament once again.  This year's tournament raised over $9,000 which will go toward our new building fund.

    A huge thank you goes out to all the fire company members and members of the community that helped out again this year.  Keep your eyes open for next year's tournament.

 

The following companies and individuals were sponsors of this year's event.

Corporate Sponsorship:

Joe Sipocz at JLS Management, Inc. T/A Midas (Key Sponsor), Myersville Exxon, Pryor Mechanical, Inc., North Star Foundations, Inc., Noland Company, Alban Tractor Company, Inc., Brethren Mutual Insurance Company, Inc., 1st United Bank and Trust, Hinkle Family, Key Sanitation, Inc., WalMart, Ricketts Funeral Home, LDS T/A Lee Delauter and Sons, Inc., Builders FirstSource, Royal Electric/Royal Mechanical, Inc., Chase Bank, and Home Depot.

Hole Sponsor:

Salisbury and McLister, Middletown Sportsland, C. Basil Grossnickle Insurance, Inc., Morgan Keller, Inc., Jeffery Giangrande, Inc. T/A Burger King, TSM Limited Partnership Buckeye Development LLC, Colonial Jewelers, Middletown Volunteer Fire Department, Delegate Paul Stull, Fountaindale Auto Center, Inc., LineX, Inc., Allsafe Fire Trucks, Inc., Peter Dare, John Godinet, Myersville Lions Club, Mayor Wayne Creadick and Gina Creadick. 

Tee Sponsor:

Morgan Keller, Inc., James Gang Pizzeria, D. Ralph and Betty Thatcher, Environmental Management Services, Inc., Chesapeake Wholesale, Inc., Gouker’s Refuse Service, LineX, Inc., Fredericktowne Labs, Inc., and Myersville McDonald’s. 

Cart Sponsor:

Ross General Store, Adam and Eve Creations, Lori Ann Eckstine, Elliot J. Goodman, LineX Inc., Firehouse Catering c/o Ed and Ellen Crutchley, Leland Creadick, and Patrick Creadick.

Miscellaneous Sponsors:

Maryland National Golf Club, Gladchuk Restaurant, Frederick Motor Company, and Cosco.

 

August 1, 2005:  Sgt. James "Hatchet" Morgan Retires.....At the regular company meeting a retirement party was held for Career Sergeant James Morgan after over 30 years of service both as a volunteer and career firefighter.  After his transfer to Co. 8 Hatchet quickly became a part of the company.  Affectionately called the "Old Man", he could make even a stranger feel welcome.  His style of leadership and experience will be missed.  Congratulations and good luck!

 

June 22, 2005:  Myersville VFC Places Second at 113th Annual Maryland State Firemen's Convention and Conference.....  Another year of intensive training paid off for the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company.  The company placed second statewide for hours of training per member.  Congratulations to  the St. Leonard VFD who placed first.

 

April 17, 2005:  Myersville VFC Wins County Training Award AGAIN!!!!!!  The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company recently won the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Training Award during the annual banquet.  This is the second year in a row that we received this award and the third time overall.  No other company has ever done that.  The company averaged 50 hours of training per member.  The community can be proud of a well trained group of volunteers.

 

                                              

 

March 5, 2005:  Annual Awards  Banquet Held:  The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company held their annual banquet on March 5, 2005 to thank all the volunteers for their dedication and hard work, local businesses and individuals were also thanked.  Please check back for pictures.

 

January 3, 2005:  Dennis Hamil Appointed to Vice President:  At the monthly meeting of the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company, Dennis "Denny" Hamil was appointed to the vacant Vice President position.  This position became vacant after Bruce Burdette moved out of the area.  Denny is a longtime member of the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company, he will proudly support the fire company and community as we move forward.  Also, good luck to you Bruce.  Your hard work is appreciated and you always have a home at the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company.

 

 

2004

December 6, 2004:  Myersville Volunteer Fire Company Elects Officers for 2005.....Myersville Volunteer Fire Company held their annual elections on Monday night, several positions were contested, click here for results.

 

October 10, 2004:  Car plunges 50' off I-70 Bridge....On Sunday morning at 4:50am a car plunged 50' off Interstate 70.  Click here for more information.

 

During the week of October 6-10 the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company made numerous presentations to the children at the Myersville Elementary School on Fire Prevention and Safety.  Many thanks goes out to the members that helped and also the career firefighters stationed at our station.

       

Sgt. Morgan teaches Stop,Drop & Roll    Sgt. Carmack shows off his gear.

 

       

The children learned a lot!                    Having fun with Rescue Engine 82.

 

       

The children learn about safety too.        Even the teachers had fun!

 

 

September 20, 2004:  The 2004 Wayne E. Hinkle Memorial Golf Tournament was held Monday, September 20, 2004.  There was an overwhelming response by golfers and the sponsors.  Thank you to everyone that participated.  The Musket Ridge Golf Club hosted this year's tournament once again.  This year's tournament raised over $10,400 which will go toward our new building fund.

    A huge thank you goes out to all the fire company members and members of the community that helped out again this year.  Keep your eyes open for next year's tournament.

 

One of the teams approaches #9                                            Mike Cole tees off!

 

         

We start our help and volunteers out young.                        What a difference a year makes.

 

The following companies and individuals were sponsors of this year's event.

 

October 29, 2004 Myersville Halloween Party:  On Friday night, the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company hosted the annual Myersville Halloween Party for the children and families in the community.  This event could not have happened without the help from the Town of Myersville, the Junior Civitan Club who decorated and helped serve, Myersville Exxon who graciously donated ALL the candy and everyone else that helped

 

 

                      

Annual Fund Drive continues...... 

     The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company has begun their Annual Fund Drive Letter mailing.  Each home in the Myersville area should have received their fund drive letters.  This is by far our largest fundraiser.   YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!   We depend on your donations each year to allow us to provide emergency services to you and your neighbors.  Your donations support many activities in the fire company such as payments on the building and emergency equipment, the purchase of life saving tools and training for our members. 

        We are a tax exempt company so check with your tax advisor as to the benefits of your donation.  If you would like to donate to our Fund Drive please mail check or money orders made out to the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company to:

 

Myersville Volunteer Fire Company

P.O. Box 95

Myersville, Maryland 21773

Attn: Fund Drive

 

Thanks for helping make a difference!

 

 

Polaris ATV Raffle...  The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company's annual raffle ended with a bang.  The winning ticket was pulled at the conclusion of our Sportsman's Raffle held at the Catoctin Fish and Game Club.  The winning ticket was held by Ricky Doub of Myersville.  Congratulations and thanks to everyone that sold and bought tickets, we appreciate it.

 

June 23, 2004:  Members Pass Rescue Technician and Fire Officer III....Rick McCallion and Lori Eckstine successfully completed and passed the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's Rescue Technician class.  Lori Eckstine also completed and passed the Fire Officer III program.  Congratulations and good luck!

 

June 16, 2004:  Myersville VFC Takes 2nd Place at Maryland State Firemen's Association Parade.... Click here for more information

 

May 18, 2004: Tractor Trailer Fire causes $600,000 Damage.....Click here for more information.

 

May 10, 2004:  Vehicle Accident with Entrapment on I-70......On Monday May 10, 2004 at 0840 the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a one vehicle accident with one trapped and the vehicle on fire on Interstate 70 at the 41 mile marker.  Click here for more information.

 

April 19, 2004:  Myersville VFC Receives Departmental Training Award......The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company received the Departmental Training Award from the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.  This award recognizes the "professional development of the members of a department through training and education."  The Myersville VFC accumulated 116.3 hours of formal training per active member.  This is quite an accomplishment that everyone can be proud of.

 

Deputy Chief Daryl Ross Promoted to Lieutenant in Alexandria Fire Department....  Congratulations must go out to Deputy Chief Ross, she was recently promoted to Lieutenant at the 208 House with the Alexandria Fire Department.  Congratulations, you make us proud.

 

The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company Welcomes Our Newest Member.....  Congratulations to Firefighter Justin Clipp on the birth of his first son Dwayne Michael on April 20, 2004.  Dwayne weighed in at 8lbs. 9.5oz. and 22" long.  Mom, dad, Lexi and baby Clipp are all home and doing great.  Good luck!

 

Resident and Website Host helping fight cancer....  Chuck McCall has set out to help fight cancer in an interesting way, with his bike.  Chuck recently rode in Washington DC with Lance Armstrong in the Tour Of Hope ride.  The Lance Armstrong Foundation aims to "enhance the quality of life for those living with, through, and beyond cancer."  Please take time to read about and support this important cause.  Good luck Chuck!!!!

 

 

 

2003

October 30, 2003 : Town of Myersville Halloween Party

    The Myersville Volunteer Fire Company once again graciously hosted the Town's Halloween Party.  This event which consisted of a parade, games, food, costume contests, and tons of fun gave the children a safe place to have fun and enjoy themselves.

    

 

 

May 24, 2003 : Myersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival

    This year's carnival parade was a well attended event.  Units came from as far away as Purcellville, Virginia.  This parade will only grow each year.  Watch us for dates for next year's event.

The parade was led by our very own Rescue Engine 82!

 

 

Our Fire Police Captain and "Chief Chef" Ed Crutchley presents his antique engine.  The engine was driven by his son Kyle Crutchley who also works for the Department of Fire/Rescue Services in Montgomery County, Maryland

 

 

Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company presents their Chief's Vehicle.

.Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company Ambulance 129.

New Market Volunteer Fire Company and their HUGE Engine Tanker 154.

 

Mount Aetna Fire Company and their new Tanker 16.  We respond frequently with Mount Aetna on a Mutual Aide Agreement.  They are from Washington County Maryland.

 

 

March 22-23, 2003 : 9235 Hawbottom Road, Myersville Maryland

    Under the direction of Chief Wayne Neal, the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company hosted a weekend house burning drill on March 22nd and 23rd.  Several neighboring companies were invited to participate and benefit from this rare opportunity. 

    The purpose of the drill was to provide firefighters and officers the opportunity to gain valuable hands on training.  Training for the weekend included fire behavior, hand line advancement, ladders, search and rescue, pump evolutions, thermal imager training, and Incident Command.  Valuable lessons were learned and bonds were created with crews from the neighboring companies.

        

Firefighters make entry into the house to begin search and rescue and fire extinguishment

 

Interior safety/training crew members exit the house for rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation and protection of each firefighter was paramount.  Each member was encouraged to remain hydrated and also vital signs were monitored.

Crews participate in ladder evolutions

.

Strategy and fun while training.

The traditional after training group picture.

    This drill also showed our desire to serve and help the community.  This house was generously donated to the fire company for this training drill.  The house needed to be destroyed to make way for a new home so we used the opportunity to gain valuable hands on training.

 

 

Joint effort saves three year old girl....... 

     A three year old girl was rescued from a near drowning accident thanks to a joint effort of all involved, click here for additional story.

 

Golf Tournament a huge success......

                                               

     The 8th Annual Wayne E. Hinkle Memorial Golf Tournament was held September 22, 2003 at the Musket Ridge Golf Club.  The event raised nearly $9,000.  The proceeds will help us pay for our new building, click here for additional information.

 

 

Myersville Volunteer Fire Company helps Dave Graybill and the Golf Across America USA fundraiser......

  

  L-R Sgt. James Morgan, F/F Mark Hinkle, F/F Chris Sexton,

F/F PM Dan Garrity, F/F Adam Steinberg, F/F Dave Graybill

 

      On October 6th Sgt. James Morgan of the Department of Fire/Rescue services received a call to help a fellow firefighter traveling across the USA raising funds for children charity.  Within minutes both career and volunteers were escorting Dave Graybill and his golf cart to Frederick, Maryland, click here for additional information.

 

December 6th Christmas In Myersville.  The snow could not stop the Town of Myersville from welcoming in the holidays.  Fun was had by all, even Santa made a visit.  Events like these are the reasons why it is great to be a part of the Myersville Community.