Record Year and Review

 
By Lieutenant Jonathan Harman
January 11, 2026
 

2025 was a very busy year for the Harney Volunteer Fire Company. Members were dispatched for record 351 calls. The most ever for Carroll County Station 11. Many other neighboring companies reported a record number of calls for 2025 as well. Some members responded to over 100 of those 351 calls. Harney maintains about a average of 25 active volunteers who answer the call when the alarm sounds for the community in need.

Break down of calls.
226 Fire related
125 EMS related
Dispatched for 84 building/structure fire and related incidents. 24 out the 84 were working fires.
43 Motor Vehicle Accidents
13 Brush fires
67 other fire related/alarms/vehicle fires
19 Transfers
239 calls in Carroll county
18 calls in Frederick county
94 calls in Adams County
Busiest month was April with 40 calls
Slowest month was August with 17 calls

Also in 2025 Harney host the CCVESA Convention in May. As well numerous fundraisers. Our annual carnival in June and Money Bonanza with the New Windsor Fire Company in May.

Stay tuned for up coming events in 2026 as the the fire company celebrates its 75th anniversary.