Clarence "Chip" Jewell, President of the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department, received the Gladhill-Thompson Trophy at the Maryland State Firefighters Convention last week. This award was originally established by Mr. Bernard D. “Buck” Gladhill and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1974. Mr. Gladhill saw the need to honor an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the future ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 29, 2019 at approximately 12:54 hrs units from Libertytown, Union Bridge, and Woodsboro responded to vehicular crash with fatality due to a head-on collision between a tractor-trailer and car on Liberty Road near Unionville Road. Firefighter Mike Powers was driving Engine 172 as RE171 was out of service. Firefighter Powers got out of the cab of the engine and collapsed. Realizing he was in ... (Full Story & Photos)

Several members of the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department were honored at the annual awards ceremony of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Walkersville Vol. Fire Company. Jim Snyder, a life member and active fire police was inducted into the FCVFRA Hall of Fame. His dedication to respond throughout Frederick County to assist at emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many surrounding fire departments that assisted at the sawmill fire last week. The fire occurred on the hottest day so far this year. Multiple fire companies and heavy tankers that were needed came from our neighboring departments and surrounding counties. We greatly appreciate the mutual aid ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two members of the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Dept. and one local business were recognized for their contributions to the fire department and the community at the annual awards ceremony of the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department held April 6, 2026. Jim Snyder received both the Chief's Award and the President's Award for his contributions to his dedication to the fire police and his commitment ... (Full Story & Photos)