On Tuesday afternoon (February 16th, 2010), the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company (A169, RS16, E162) responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident on the 194 By-Pass. One person was transported to FMH with non-life threatening injuries.

At 3:34 pm on January 28, 2010, the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and companies from surrounding communities were dispatched to a commercial fire in Woodsboro.

Company 16's units traveled about one hundred yards north on 2nd Street to a workshed at Dorsey's Meats that was engulfed in flames. 

The shed was reportedly being used to smoke meat at the time of the fire. 

Company 16 firefighters Lind and Wiles work engine 161 at the scene of the fire.

On January, 18^th 2010 around 16:00 (4:00PM), a call came into the Frederick County 911 center reporting a horse that had become stuck in a sink hole off of Creagerstown Road. The Woodsboro Volunteer Fire / Rescue Company along with surrounding units were alerted to respond to the horse that had become stuck in a sink hole. Upon arrival, Chief 16 discovered the horse had fallen into a ten foot sink hole.

The ATR (Advance Technical Rescue) team was alerted and responded to assist with the rescue. The Large Animal Rescue team from Lisbon, MD also quickly responded to provide additional support.

Soil was cautiously removed utilizing a back hoe, which created a ramp to the horse.. Responding Units were able to shore up the earth so the Veterinarian could safely provide aid to the animal. The horse was pulled out by firefighters utilizing a sled, where he could be checked over more thoroughly. Within an hour of being rescued, the horse was able to get on his feet and walk to the barn with the assistance of volunteer firefighters and the Large Animal Rescue Team.

Units were quickly put in service after. Pictured is the sink hole prior to units arriving.

Around 20:00 on 01/07/10, a house became engulfed in flames at the 15600 block of Oak Orchard Road at Sam's Creek Road.  Crews from Carroll County and Frederick County responded to battle the house fire.  

Woodsboro Company 16 returned to service around midnight. 

The American Red Cross was on scene to assist with providing shelter to the families affected by this fire.  

On 12/27/09, New Midway Vol. Fire Company (#9), Woodsboro Vol. Fire Company (#16), and Taneytown Vol. Fire Company (#5) were alerted to a Chimney Fire with Extension into the home on Warner Road.  Units from each company responded within minutes to the scene in Keymar, MD. After further investigation, crews determined that the fire did not extend into the home and the fire was contained within the Chimney.  Crews extinguised the fire quickly and were back in service soon after.

Pictured is Taneytown's Ladder Truck assisting with extinguishing efforts.

Boat 16 was dispatched on 12/26/09 along with Company 13, Caroll County Companies 8 and 5 for a Rapid Water Rescue with person trapped on Mumma Ford Road at the Monocacy River.  Boat 16 arrived on scene and deployed and after three attempts was successful at removing the patient. Company 16 units returned to service there after.

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company escort Santa around the town on December 16th, 2009 from 6PM - 8PM.  The community was invited to stop by the Fire Hall after the run to also meet Santa, the Volunteers, and Paid Staff that made the event possible.