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,…

It’s with deep sadness the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member Ed Ricks on March 6, 2022 . He joined the LVFD in February 1963 and served in many different leadership roles.

The LVFD recently held our annual meeting where members elected new leadership. Congratulations to all that were elected to leadership roles in the Department. See our leadership tab for a run down of our new officers.

IN MEMORIAM OF TREY KELSO It is with extreme sadness to inform you that Active Volunteer Deputy Chief Trey Kelso passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2022 after suffering a medical emergency earlier in the week. Trey had more than 22 years of service as a Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency…

It’s with heavy heart that the LVFD announces the passing of Life Member Dan Greenstein (6132). He joined the LVFD in October of 1990 and was an active member from the start. Dan had a passion for EMS and was serving as our membership committee chair at his passing. He…

Great showing by our members of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Company 10 and members from the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad Company 49 at this year’s Independence Day Celebration! Both organizations were happy to once again be a part of the City’s annual celebration especially after last year’s hiatus during…