1980-while attending the Univ Maryland,University College STAFF COMMAND COURSE I was accomodated at Silver Springs Fire Dept.I met Curtis Woolridge a fire fighter who responded with myself in the crew from Silver Sprngs Fire Station in amutual aid response in Montgomery County to a three rose apartment block that was well involved in fire. Possibly Curtis would no longer be a volunter and possibly moved on. Nut they are fond memories of my time spent in maryland. I returned in 1991 to attend Chief Ismans funeral. I again returned in 2003 to attend Symnposium at Ntl Fire Academy.My last visit to US was to Chicago IAFC Conference where I met up with Chief
Glen Gaines who sadly passed away only months later.Both were close friends and I miss them greatly. Best Wishes, Len Carter.

My family lived in Silver Spring from 1940 till my brother passed away in 2006. When we were kids, our mailman was a volunteer fireman One day he gave us a tour of the firehouse on Georgia Avenue. Even after all these years, it was a day I will never forget. Thank you.

Our family is glad to be able to count on prompt service from the SSVFD! I called them after my CO alarm went off. They were here in five minutes and reassured us it was a false alarm and advised changing the alarms. Thanks SSVFD!

Thank You to all the great firefighters who work hard every day. My son especially enjoys the Santa Run around the holidays.

Thank you to all the firefighters who risk their lives on a daily basis to keep Silver Spring safe.

Your commitment to Silver Spring is unmatched.

Sincerely,
DuBoff & Associates, Chartered

Happy new year.

My Dad was the first paid Fireman at SSVFD. His title back then was Custodian. When he was appointed to the Wash. D.C. Fire Dept. in 1941, and Preston Wheeler took his position at Silver Spring. I would like top thank the anniversary committee for the invitation to the wonderful 100th Anniversary event held in June. It was a class 1 event and it was so nice to see many people from my past. I played softball for many years for Hillandale and say may guys that played for THE BIG RED MACHINE, who by the way we beat from time to time. Thanks again guys and gals, for a GREAT event.

Steve Brandt

My name is Steve Brandt. My Dad was the first paid firefighter at Station #1 for the SSVFD. I think it was around 1938 or 39. His title was Custodian. He was appointed to DCFD in 1941 and if I'm not mistaken Preston Wheeler replaced him at 1 Engine. I was invited to the Banquet on June 6th and was really impressed with the affair. I commend everyone who had a hand in organizing this event. It was without a doubt a Class A and very enjoyable evening. Got to see a lot of old acquaintances and a number of "BIG RED MACHINE" softball players who, as a player for Hillandale, had the opportunity to beat on occasion. The only thing better than beating Sandy Spring, was beating Silver Spring. I talked with Jim Dalton Sat night and we both agreed that those were really great times. I spent many hours around the "Old time members" of the SSVFD. The place to be on Sunday afternoon was POP DEITLES in Montgomery Hills. Thanks again for a GREAT evening and the wonderful stroll down Memory Lane.

Steve Brandt
Life Member of HVFD and retired DCFD

I SALUTE THE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SILVER SPRING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON YOUR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SILVER SPRING AND MOTGOMERY CO.
MY UNCLE JOHN CRAWFORD & AUNT CELESTE SHELTON CRAWFORD 805 Silver Spring Ave,
SERVED SILVER SPRING VFC #1 IN ITS EARLY YEARS OF SERVICE. MY FAMILY WHO MANY ARE DECEASED NOW, USED TO TALK ABOUT UNCLE JOHN AS HE HELPED IN MANY WAYS FOR THE FIRE CO. ESPECIALLY DURING WW2, WHEN HE WORKED FOR THE B&O RAILROAD! UNCLE JOHN PASSED AWAY IN 1953, AUNT CELESTE PASSD AWAY IN 1984, MY FAMILY SOLD THEIR HOME AT
805 SILVER SPRING AVE IN 1993.
MAY GOD BLESS THE MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, PAST, PRESENT AND THE FUTURE OF THE
SILVER SPRING VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CO. 1 CO. 16 CO, 19

Great website guys. Stay Safe. Merry Christmas 2014

This thank you is way belated, but I just saw the guestbook option on your site as I was making our annual donation. My wife and I wanted to thank you for the prompt, courteous, and efficient help we received from your EMS service on the night of July 25, 2014. Getting my wife quickly to the Holy Cross emergency room proved to be very important both for our peace of mind and the ultimate physical healing from her fall that night. It turned out that everything was fine and that my wife has fully healed.

Thanks again for responding.

Tom Malarkey

I am interested in renting out the fire hall on december 12 for a wedding ceremony, and reception. You can reach me at 585-689-4577. Please call ne as soon as possible. Thank you.

Enjoyed your website, especially the old pictures of the original Station 16. Brings back a lot of memories. I was Lieutenant of Engine Company 16 SSVFD in the 1960's. Very glad to see you have kept Volunteer in the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department.

I just wanted to thank you for the honor of winning the Silver Spring Trophy in June, 2013, at the MSFA Convention.

BC Mark Davis will be returning it to your station for me in the near future.

Thanks!
Debbie

On September 14, I experienced an emergency near the Silver Spring shopping area. A passerby called 911, and very quickly the ambulance arrived. I was attended to very professionally and extremely courteously by two responders as I was transported to Holy Cross Hospital. Because my condition was such that I was not totally clear-headed, I was unable to note and recall the names of those two gentlemen, and I was hoping for a way to thank them personally for everything they did on that occasion. I hope that this message will find its way to those two persons; even if it doesn't, however, I would like to express by gratitude to all EMTs and responders for the excellent work you do. Thank you!

I go way back as vol at eng co 711 a river rat ,I am 81 yrs i rember the big lumber fire ifogot the yr Good luck to u all.

Very thorough and interesting web site. Originally from SS, and my Dad was a member of SSVFD in the 40s and 50s, (Dana B. Johannes). Spent many a day with him when I was a young boy, mostly at the Four Corners station. Looked forward to the Fire Prevention Days when the kids could ride on the trucks, especially fun when my Dad was driving us. "Maggie" was my favorite truck. Went on to become a vol. fireman myself with a small dept. in suburb of Asheville, NC for 15 yrs. Enjoyed every second of it, as my Dad did with SSVFD. Stay safe.

Nice looking website. Lots of good info & pictures. Thank You for your service. Keep up the good work.

Nice web site with great information.

Today my daughter sent me am email with a story about one of your members by the name of Jerry Leener who used to work for PWC. My daughter also works for PWC in Boston. I found the article with interesting and thought I would drop a line to say hi and wish everyone well.

Take care and be safe,

Dennis Guay
Captain

My Dad is a past chief to Silver Spring way back when. He had a good part of all his famiily involved in some way. Lots of fond memories of this dept. I, as well as my Mom and sister were part of the charter members of the auxilliary, a great group. I am now proud to say that my Dad had a great influence on my sons and two are now very involved in the Grinnell Fire Dept as well as one of my Grandsons. My Dad was a very well known and very repected man by anyone he knew.
Keep up the good work you all manage to do.

ken is the son of chief Nelson G Thayer who was dearley loved

Son of life member fire chief and president Nelson G Thayer, I have some awesome pictures posted on my facebook of some of the old fire apparatus and station 1.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=129458717234354&set=a.121833074663585.20144.100005106790780&type=1&theater

Hello Firefighters, visited me at my home page: www.hanstell.de
There you can more learn about the fire service Twixlum..
Thanks you for coming..

Stockton, Maryland Vol. Fire Company

Have an safe and enjoyable indenpendence day.

Stay cool outside.

Hey brothers, I ran across your website and wanted to say it is awesome. You guys have wonderful equipment. We have been pushing for a tiller for years, but haven't gotten there yet. If you can please add us for your links. I would greatly appreciate it.

www.irwinvfd57.com

Have a safe and happy easter sunday.

Best of luck & have a great weekend.

Hello, I was in search of a old 1929 American LaFrance fire engine, name "Maggie". There is a picture in your web site with Pine Level lettering on it. We together share the apparatus for that around 1953 it was used here in Pine Level. The history has it going back to your department. If anyone has any information on this please contact me at my email address or phone. Thanks
919-669-3099

Hello,
Your site is very nice and interesting. Let me take this opportunity to wish you a lot of energy into another work for the benefit of citizens and many happy returns to base. God protect you. (sorry for my imperfect English)