Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM on Sunday, March 9. As you change your clock, check your smoke alarms. Change your back-up batteries in your hardwired smoke alarms and consider replacing battery-only operated smoke alarms with units powered by sealed-in, ten-year/long-life batteries.... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know ECVFD is the chartering organization for Scout Troop 874? As the charter organization we support the pack in the great work they do in our community. Here's your chance to support them as well! They're having a mulch sale!
Free Local Delivery (10+ bags) on April 5 - order no later than March 29.
http://troop874.com/links/mulch-2025.html

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Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Deputy Chief Craig Ralston. Chief Ralston was also a Master Firefighter with the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA). Unfortunately, while in performance of his duties with MWAA Chief Ralston contracted COVID and passed away due to complication on February 3, 2022.

For those who knew and loved DC Ralston, he loved ECVFD. He loved to tinker ... (Full Story & Photos)

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of December 24th 1953 two Ellicott City police officers came across a fire at 4020 Old Columbia Pike. They alerted the occupants of the home and the Ellicott City Fire Department who promptly responded and initiated suppression efforts. In 1953 however, the municipal water system had not been extended very far outside of Ellicott City proper, and the size of the fire proved to be more ... (Full Story & Photos)