It is with bittersweet congratulations to announce that Shane Darwick will be leaving CCVESA on August 16th to except an Operational Chiefs position with the Frederick Department of Fire and Rescue Services. I cannot express our gratitude enough for the faithful service and dedication he has provided the CCVESA during his tenure at the CCPSTC. He truly will be missed by all. Please take a moment to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Get Ready to Ride is a training program to instruct and train the new members that we find who are interested in becoming emergency service providers. Class schedules are designed to provide new members with a basic level of training and understanding as they begin their path toward becoming an emergency services provider in a timely manner. The basic training that will be received during the course ... (Full Story)

During the upcoming severe weather State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators.Many people use portable generators during power outages. The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires.

NEVER use portable generators inside a home, garage or shed.USE ... (Full Story)

The Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association is sharing this information in an effort to provide our public with a life threatening concern about a recent recall of approximately 38 million portable fire extinguishers manufactured by the Kidde Corporation. The extinguishers listed in the recall are revealed in the link within this article. Please take a moment to read the information ... (Full Story & Photos)

Statewide (March 6, 2017) -- Four tragic dwelling fires occurred over the weekend that claimed the lives of five Marylanders. Several more individuals received injuries at these incidents and many family pets also perished as result. These incidents are a constant reminder of the need to be ever vigiliant when practicing fire safety in the places we live. Fire does not discriminate, it will strike ... (Full Story)