Hagerstown Professional Fire Fighters Local 1605

06/04/2026

While monthly statistics help tell the bigger story, some days deserve a closer look. On June 3rd 2026, emergency responders handled 143 calls for service throughout Hagerstown and Washington County, including 114 EMS incidents and 29 fire responses.

Days like this highlight the growing demand placed on our emergency response system. Every call represents someone experiencing an emergency and expecting a timely response. As call volumes continue to increase, so does the need for adequate staffing to ensure firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs can continue providing the level of service our community deserves.

06/04/2026

Units are on scene in the 900 block of Lanvale Street for a reported structure fire. Crews have confirmed fire on the first floor.

No additional information is available at this time. Please avoid the area and yield to responding emergency vehicles.

06/02/2026

During the month of May 2026, emergency responders answered 3,249 total Fire/EMS incidents.

Thank you to all career and volunteer personnel for your dedication, professionalism, and service to our community.

06/02/2026

🚨 EARLY VOTING BEGINS JUNE 11 🚨

The Hagerstown Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1605, encourage all eligible voters to make their voices heard in this year's election.

After carefully reviewing candidate questionnaires, meeting with candidates, and discussing the issues that matter most to firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and the citizens we serve, Local 1605 has proudly endorsed:

✅ Dan Young for County Commissioner
✅ Randy Leatherman for County Commissioner
✅ Jeff Cline for County Commissioner
✅ Dianna Palmer for District 2A Delegate

These candidates demonstrated a commitment to supporting public safety, strengthening our communities, and ensuring first responders have the resources, staffing, and support necessary to continue providing the high level of service our residents deserve.

📅 **Early Voting Begins June 11**
🗳️ **Primary Election Day is June 23**

Every election matters. Every vote matters.

Please take a few minutes to vote and support candidates who support Washington County's firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and emergency services professionals.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨

The Hagerstown Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1605, are proud to endorse **Dianna Palmer for Maryland House of Delegates, District 2A**.

As Local 1605 met with candidates and reviewed their responses to our questionnaire, Dianna Palmer stood out as a candidate who took the time to learn about the challenges facing Washington County's firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and emergency services system.

Dianna demonstrated a clear understanding of the growing demands being placed on first responders and the importance of ensuring that fire and EMS agencies have the staffing, resources, and support necessary to serve our communities safely and effectively.

Throughout this process, she emphasized the importance of recruitment and retention, fair labor standards, responsible funding, and maintaining reliable emergency services for the citizens of Washington County.

As Dianna stated:

*"For Washington County, that means ensuring our firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have resources, staffing, and fair labor standards needed to meet growing emergency service demands."*

She also voiced her support for collective bargaining, recognizing the important role firefighters and EMS professionals play in protecting our communities and advocating for safe working conditions.

Local 1605 appreciates Dianna Palmer's willingness to engage directly with our membership, listen to the concerns of first responders, and commit to being an accessible and informed advocate in Annapolis.

We believe District 2A deserves a Delegate who will support public safety professionals, working families, and strong communities.

We are proud to endorse **Dianna Palmer for Maryland House of Delegates, District 2A.**

✅ Early Voting Begins June 11
🗳️ Primary Election Day is June 23

06/01/2026

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨

The Hagerstown Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1605, are proud to endorse **Jeff Cline for Washington County Commissioner**.

Throughout his service as a County Commissioner, Jeff Cline has been a consistent advocate for public safety, supporting both the career and volunteer firefighters, paramedics, and emergency responders who protect the citizens of Washington County every day.

Jeff understands that strong public safety services are essential to maintaining safe communities, supporting economic growth, and ensuring that residents receive the emergency services they need when seconds matter.

As Jeff stated:

*"Today, more than ever, supporting our first responders is and always has been one of my top priorities as County Commissioner."*
— Jeff Cline

Local 1605 appreciates Commissioner Cline's continued commitment to public safety and his recognition of the important role that first responders play in serving our community. His support for emergency services, willingness to listen to firefighters and paramedics, and dedication to the citizens of Washington County have earned our endorsement.

We are proud to stand with Jeff Cline and encourage voters to support his reelection as Washington County Commissioner.

✅ Early Voting Begins June 11
🗳️ Primary Election Day is June 23

05/26/2026

Members of IAFF Local 1605 responded to the 2 alarm fire in the 6-3 box area of Boonsboro this morning. Crews assisted with fire suppression, overhaul, and support operations alongside mutual aid companies as firefighters worked to bring the incident under control. Great work by all personnel operating on scene under challenging conditions.

05/12/2026

At approximately 1435 HRS, units were dispatched in the area of Rosehill Avenue in Hagerstown for a reported building collapse. Crews are currently operating on scene assessing structural stability and mitigating hazards.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency personnel to work safely.

Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

05/09/2026

Thank you for an incredible Day 1 of the 20th Anniversary Bonanza Extravaganza!

The energy, the crowd, the music, the food, the winners - all of it made Friday one heck of a start.

Saturday is the big one.

We can’t wait to see you back at the Speedway for more prizes, more music, more fun, and the main Bonanza drawings.

Have fun, be safe, be kind, and good luck!

1 hour til the Day 2 of the 20th Annual Bonanza Extravaganza!

Thank you for an incredible Day 1 of the 20th Anniversary Bonanza Extravaganza!

The energy, the crowd, the music, the food, the winners - all of it made Friday one heck of a start.

Saturday is the big one.

We can’t wait to see you back at the Speedway for more prizes, more music, more fun, and the main Bonanza drawings.

Have fun, be safe, be kind, and good luck!