Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue is committed to educating, protecting, and serving citizens and visitors in our region.
You can find press information here on a variety of issues, including incidents, events and important safety tips.

Recent News

Testing of the new burn building is currently underway
at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center in Marriottsville.

Press Releases

Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Seeks Community Feedback (February 12, 2009)
- Community Focus Groups Will Contribute
to Department's Strategic Plan

William Goddard Named Acting Fire Chief (February 9, 2009)

Sentencing Set Today In Significant Arson Case (February 5, 2009)

Fire Chief Joseph Herr Announces His Retirement (February 4, 2009)

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery (October 29, 2008)
- Howard County Fire & Rescue Reminds Residents
to Change the Batteries in Their Smoke Alarms
When They Change Their Clocks

Personal Preparedness Public Safety Expo
Kicks Off Community Readiness Week (October 24, 2008)
- Event Offers Activities for Adults and Children to Help Them
be Better Prepared if an Unforeseen Emergency Should Strike

Citizens Practice Putting Out Fires
at Emergency Readiness Training (October 21, 2008)
- Howard County Firefighters teach safety techniques
at CERT classes in Marriottsville

Howard County Fire and Rescue Expo 2008 (October 17, 2008)
- Annual Event Features Hands-on Activities,
Demonstrations, Information, and Refreshments

Howard County Kids Arrive at Classes by Foot
on International Walk to School Day (October 6, 2008)
- Area Students Participate
in International Walk to School Day

Howard County First Responders Welcomed Back
from Louisiana (September 24, 2008)
- Ceremony Held to Say Thanks
to Those Providing Aid After Recent Hurricanes

Howard County Government's Employee of the Year
Named for 2008 (September 22, 2008)
- Howard County Fire & Rescue's Lieutenant Joseph Ross
Wins Top Howard County Government Employee Award

Aid Continues In Louisiana With a Change in Personnel
From Howard County Fire And Rescue (September 12, 2008)
- New Group of Howard County First Responders
Replace Those Returning Home From Louisiana

Hurricane Gustav Aid (August 29, 2008)
- Howard County Fire and Rescue Personnel
Provide Aid in Louisiana

American Legion Awards (July 14, 2008)
- Howard County First Responders
Win Statewide Awards