
SSFD Welcomes Fire Chief Erik Couse
Silver Spring Fire Department is pleased to announce the admission of Fire Chief Erik Couse, marking a significant and long-awaited milestone for our station. For the first time in many
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Silver Spring Fire Department is pleased to announce the admission of Fire Chief Erik Couse, marking a significant and long-awaited milestone for our station. For the first time in many

In May 2024, we shared the passing of Life Member and Volunteer Firefighter Burton Brenner, whose decades of dedication and service to our community left a lasting impact on Company
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSFD) is aware of an incident involving a water discharge near Station 16 and a nearby community baseball field on Thursday evening, July 17. 2025, which

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department Life Member George Solon Peet Jr. George was a devoted and enthusiastic member of

Master Firefighter Higgins passed away in the line of duty on Saturday January 11th while operating at a house fire in Prince Georges County

Congratulations to Firefighter Nick Newman on his promotion to Master Firefighter.

Burt served as Vice President of the Board and as a trusted member of the team and Board of Trustees for many years. Burt’s dedication and commitment to the Silver

You can catch her wheeling PE701 in Downtown Silver Spring.

Tower 719 was special called to assist on the 3-alarm fire and supported operations by providing another aerial master stream.

Crews arrived on scene to find fire and smoke showing from an apartment on the 3rd floor. A 2nd Alarm was transmitted given the size and occupancy of the building.