Our members have been busy in the community and recognizing our own over the last few weeks. We celebrated a 100th birthday; an ambulance dedication; National Night Out, hosted our local American Heritage Girls Troop, and attened Laurel’s Touch-a-Truck event. On August 5th, we celebrated our oldest living member, Laudis…

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, past Chief, and friend of many, Richard ‘Cat’ Blankenship. Cat answered his last alarm in the early morning hours on July 20, 2023. He passed away in his home, surrounded by family. Richard was…

Chief Jim Codespote, President Vic Whipple and the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) members cordially invite the public to attend their Annual Joint Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 28, 2023, starting at 10:30am. Each year, along with LVFD, members from the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad, the American Legion Post…

Saturday, April 22nd, members from the Laurel VFD took part at the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services’ (LARS) Community Food Giveaway and Resource Fair. At our table, we spoke with participants on how to put together an Emergency Preparedness Kit, as well as answered questions about fire safety. Thank you…

President Vic Whipple, Chief Jim Codespote and the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department membership congratulate our own Life Member Rosa Maher for her recent recognition. She was nominated by the City of Laurel for a Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce (CMC) Spirit Award based on her outstanding contributions to the Laurel…

It’s with deep sadness that the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member, Bill Watts on February 12, 2023. Shakey joined the LVFD in August 1967 and stayed active well into his Life Membership years. Most recently he was a regular with the Saturday morning Life Member…

At our Annual meeting on January 9th, LVFD members elected new officers to lead the Department for 2023. This diverse group of individuals bring various backgrounds, experiences, years of service, and fire service knowledge to the Department. They have stepped up to lead the organization in providing volunteer-based fire protection…

Looking for some family fun this weekend? It’s #NationalFirePreventionMonth and we have some planned for you this Sunday!   Chief Jim Codespote, President Vic Whipple, the Community Preparedness Committee and the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department membership would like to invite YOU to their Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on…

It’s with deep sadness the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member and Chaplain Jimmy Collins on June 6, 2022. He joined the LVFD in April 1972 and served in many different leadership roles. Jimmy was our Chaplain at his passing, served as a past President of…

It with great sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member Bobby Holmes on May 12th, 2022, as a result of a long battle with dementia. His LVFD family will sorely miss him. Bobby was born March 4, 1944, in Laurel, MD. He was a lifelong resident of Laurel,…