On Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken BBQ. Chief Rodney Twyman and the entire department would like to say thank you to all the firefighters, wives, and girlfriends for the help they gave in working the Ridgeley Vounteer Fire Department BBQ, Also we would like to extend a thank you to all those who came in and purchased dinners. The success we had would not have been possible without your support !!! Again just like Bartles and Jaymes we Thank You for your support and to all who worked and supported the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department.

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On Sunday March 6th, 2011 the members of Ridgeley were invited out to Allegany County Station 5 (Corriganville) for an extrication drill. Members worked on a car that was on its top as well and one on all four wheels. Different techniques were used throughout the training including simple door pops, a 5th door conversion, a dash roll utilizing a ram on one side and a set of spreaders on the other. Very good training was obtained by all and everyone came away with a tool they can use in a real life scenario. Thanks to the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company for the invitation.

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On Wednesday January 19th 2011 Mark Gray Falkenhan a Baltimore County volunteer ran into a burning apartment building in the Hillendale area, he was doing what he always did, using his instincts and his training, looking for cues about the risks he was taking.

The 43-year-old volunteer firefighter and father of two boys, Falkenhan died in the fire after sending a "mayday" distress signal, his body found on the building's third floor by a rescue team. Two residents of the Towson Crossing complex were critically injured.

Falkenhan was a member of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company, whose firehouse was draped Thursday in black-and-purple bunting in his honor.

In memory of Falkenhan, Gov. Martin O'Malley ordered that state and U.S. flags be flown at half-staff until sunset Monday, the day of his funeral.

Viewings will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Ruhl Armory, 1035 York Road in Towson. A funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m. Monday at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. Interment will follow at Dulaney Memorial Gardens.

The Members of the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department express our deepest sympathies in this loss to both the Family and extended Family (The Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company May God Bless You 3-3-3-3 He is gone but not forgotten !

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The Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department has for sale a 1976 Pierce on a Ford 6000 Chassis. This unit's specifications are a UPF Poly 750 gallon water tank with a 1000 GPM two stage pump. The asking price for Engine 25-12 is $6000.00 For more information on Engine 25-12 contact Deputy Chief Scott Swick by Email Here

December brings an end to another year at the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department as well the beginning of a new year for the newly elected 2011-2012 officers which were voted in during the December Elections the results are as follows:

Chief : Rodney Twyman Deputy Chief : Scott Swick Asst. Chief : Steve Shipley Captain : Jake Ryan

EMS Chief. : Chris Detrick Asst. EMS Chief : Bill Lindsay

President. : Robbie Pollock V.President : Chris Detrick Secretary : Bob Nimick Treasurer : Jim Ali Sgt at Arms : Bill Twigg

On Thursday October 7, 2010 The Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department attended the Autumn Glory Parade in Oakland, Maryland with Engine 25-13. Engine 25-13 won for Best Appearing at this event. Ridgeley is looking forward to attending this parade again next year.

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On Saturday July 3rd the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department visited the Great Cacapon Volunteer Fire Department's 45th annual fireman's festival and parade. Chief Steve Shipley, Assistant Chief Rodney Twyman, Captain Scott Swick, President Robert Shipley, Jim Ali and Chassidy Mcbee visited with Engine 25-13. The crew from Ridgeley had a special guest on board none other than Mr J Hop's himself James Hopkins. There was plenty of stiff competition including Berkeley Springs Engine 11 (Mack Bulldog) but after a tough decision the judges awarded Ridgeley's Engine 25-13 Best Appearing Engine 1000 GPM & Over. The crew from Ridgeley had to return early so accepting the trophy for the department was James Hopkins of J Hop's Design Services. It was a fun filled afternoon with plenty of good food, Great lemonade, and good times.

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On Thursday June 17th the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department was requested to bring an engine to fill an engine by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Chief Steve Shipley and several members responded with Engine 25-11. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad had apparently been performing some boiler work to thier steam engine 734. After 4500 Gallons and 5 loads of water the engine was once again refilled.

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On Friday June 4th and Saturday June 5th the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department held a Chicken BBQ. Chief Steve Shipley and the entire department wish to say thank you to all the fireman,wives, and girlfriends for the help they gave in working the Ridgeley Vounteer Fire Department BBQ, Also we would like to extend a thank you to all those who came in and brought dinners. The success we had would not have been without your support !!! Again Thank You to all who worked and supported the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department.

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The Month of May has been a somber one for the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department as we have attended two seperate services to honor our fallen brothers RICK SCHADE and HARRY ALT. We will miss both dearly and extend our warmest sympathies to the families of both. The Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department attended the funeral of Harry Alt today and we wish to thank the Shaft Volunteer Fire Department and Chief Scott Yates for covering the "Other Northside" during the funeral services.

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On Friday June 4th and Saturday June 5th the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Chicken BBQ. The BBQ will be held at the Bingo Hall in Ridgeley. Dinners are $7 and include a roll, coleslaw, and baked beans. On Friday doors will open at 11am and will continue until it slows down, On Saturday doors open at 11am and will continue until sold out.

On Tuesday March 9th members of the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department and Short Gap Volunteer Fire Department met at Frankfort High School to escort the Lady Falcons Basketball team out of the county as they made their way to Charleston for the State Basketball Tournament. Members of both companies would like to congratulate the Lady Falcons as well as wish them good luck in the State Tournament.

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