NORTH BEACH, Md. — The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that it is marking a century of dedicated service, bravery and community commitment.
Founded Aug. 4, 1926, the department has protected lives and property throughout generations, responding to emergencies, fires and disasters while evolving alongside the community it serves. To honor this historic milestone, the department will host a variety of centennial celebrations featuring special events, commemorations and opportunities for the public to connect with past and present members.
“Reaching 100 years is an incredible achievement, especially for a volunteer organization,” said NBVFD Chief Steve Stanton II. “This centennial is not just a celebration of our department’s history, but a tribute to the volunteers — past and present — who have selflessly given their time and courage to serve our community.”
Centennial activities in August will include stories on social media, events at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Aug. 3, the Bayview History Museum Aug. 5, and a presentation on the history of the station featuring NBVFD Fire Chief 1A John Tippett, author of the soon-to-be-released book “North Beach and Vicinity: The First 100 Years of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department” at the Twin Beaches Library Aug. 6. The public is also invited to enjoy a fire department parade through the town of North Beach on Aug. 8, with the parade stepping off at 3 p.m. and ending at the firehouse for a community open house and fire apparatus muster until 8 p.m.
In addition, as part of its centennial celebrations, the NBVFD has partnered with Rosedale Entertainment to put on an old-fashioned carnival on the firehouse grounds Aug. 18-22. Pre-sale tickets are available at the firehouse for $20. The pre-sale ticket entitles the purchaser to present the ticket for a wristband and ride all the rides for one price. Stop by the firehouse to get your tickets as soon as possible. The pre-sales will run from July 2 to Aug. 17.
Wristbands can be purchased Aug. 18-22 at the carnival entrance for $35.
“The support of our community has always been the foundation of our success,” Stanton added. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone together and continuing our mission for the next 100 years.”
If you have NBVFD memorabilia, photos or stories you would like to have included in the upcoming festivities, please contact Chief 1A and Public Information Officer John Tippett at jtippett@northbeachfire.com. For updates on centennial events and ways to get involved, visit www.northbeachfire.com or follow the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook.
