Join the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department for our Public Safety Open House!

Bring the whole family for a fun, informative day with local first responders. Meet the people who help keep our community safe, explore emergency vehicles and equipment, learn valuable safety tips, and discover what it means to serve.

This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

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The Urbana Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a Door-to-Door Fund Drive beginning September 28, 2026.
Authorized fundraisers will be visiting homes throughout the community on behalf of the department. Each fundraiser will carry official identification signed by department leadership.

For community awareness, the authorized fundraisers are:
- John Ritchey — 2020 Red Ford Escape
- Tammy ... (Full Story)

BURN PERMIT APPLICATION AND PAYMENT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Health Department's Environmental Health office is excited to announce that the application process for burn permits can now be completed completely online at https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/344/Burn-Permit.

The process begins when a community member submits an application for a burn permit. Health ... (Full Story)