News & Incidents - Morningside Volunteer Fire Department

Sep 16 2017

Morningside Expresses Appreciation to Senator C. Anthony Muse

Last night President Groom and Chief Poetker presented Senator C. Anthony Muse with a Morningside T-Shirt in appreciation for all his support at his Backyard BBQ Bash.

Sep 12 2017

Remembering Michael McCarthy, Lost in the Line of Duty

From one tough day to the next – today the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department remembers the loss of one of our own. Michael McCarthy was a live-in volunteer at Morningside when he was killed in the Line of Duty on September 12, 1983. We honor Mike’s sacrifice and will never forget him.

Sep 11 2017

Morningside Remembers 9/11

The events that occurred on September 11th were horrific and from them comes a multitude of stories, which have only been fortified with time. Stories from that day continue to live on, memories are still with all of us and the emotions are still there.

Sep 10 2017

Engine Co. 27 and Ambulance 827 Respond to House Fire

First due house fire for Company 27 today. Engine Co. 27 responded and arrived first to discover a 2-story, wood frame, middle of the row home with fire showing from the rear and roof.

Sep 08 2017

Friendships Formed at Morningside Result in Unbreakable Bonds

Life Members Tim Cordero and Tommy Warren met at Morningside and went on to become distinguished Police Officers for the PGPD.

Aug 26 2017

Members Show Morningside Equipment at Camp Springs

Members attended an outing at a local church this afternoon, we even got to show some future volunteers the rescue engine!

Aug 25 2017

Engine Company Lieutenant Dan Webster Obtains Red Card to Drive Suppression Apparatus

Congratulations to our own Engine Company Lieutenant Dan Webster for obtaining his Red Card today to drive suppression apparatus. Dan’s hard work is symbolic of the pride that comes with earning the privilege to drive suppression apparatus at Morningside and he is a shining example of the future of Morningside.