Memorial Day Weekend: Some recognize this as the start of Summer, which means pool parties, grilling, and outdoor activities. We also remind you of how to do some of these activities safely so you can enjoy your time with family and friends. Today's topic is grilling safety because who does not love a great BBQ on a holiday weekend?

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Happy EMS Week from Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. leadership.

This week, we proudly recognize the dedication, heart, and service of EMS professionals—and that includes you, our amazing volunteers and career EMS personnel. Your willingness to answer the call, often at a moment’s notice and without expectation of a reward, is what makes our communities safer and stronger.

Whether you're ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we, The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co., Inc. announce the passing of Life Member and Past Assistant EMS Chief Alphonsus "Butch" Coccagna on May 5, 2025.

Butch joined FVFAC in October 1981 and moved through the ranks, serving as an EMS Lieutenant in 1992, EMS Captain in 1989 and 1990, and EMS Assistant Chief from 1984 to 1988. His leadership was also felt ... (Full Story & Photos)

Create healthy landscapes:

Creating healthy landscapes and maintaining healthy vegetation and ecosystems is an important part of making your community resilient to wildfire events.

Defensible space fire zones:

Areas of landscaping to consider include the 100-foot area around the home, areas of greenspace within, and wildlands surrounding a community. Landscaping around homes and other buildings ... (Full Story & Photos)

In September 2024 Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company, Inc. provided information to our community and membership announcing our fleet reduction strategy.

On April 17, 2025, Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. Inc. has moved forward with purchasing a Pierce Heavy-Duty Rescue Pumper with Atlantic Emergency Solutions. This new unit aligns with our fleet reduction strategy, combining ... (Full Story & Photos)

Maryland Department of Emergency Management has issued an Air Quality Alert of Yellow today due to the New Jersey Wildfire.

Yellow: Moderate Air Quality

Description: Air quality is acceptable; however, there may be some concerns for a small subset of individuals who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Health Effects: Individuals with respiratory or heart conditions, children, and older adults ... (Full Story)

In September 2024 Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company, Inc. provided information to our community and membership announcing our fleet reduction strategy.

As time and budgets continue to evolve and change in the fire service, the department felt it was time to list Rescue 13 with an apparatus broker last December. This is in line with our fleet reduction plan, and we continue to move ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fallston VFAC Peer Support Team Hosted Yoga Rescue Sunday, March 9, 2025. Vance Row, Founder/ Owner of Yoga Rescue, LLC, is a former Corporal of the Ocean City Police Department and a Current dispatcher in Ocean City, Maryland.

He explains how yoga changes the noise to provide a healthy coping mechanism. So often, public safety personnel choose unhealthy mechanisms to deal with the stress of the ... (Full Story & Photos)