Northern Garrett County Rescue Squad - Station No 3. - Friendsville, Maryland - Paramedic Stations on Waymarking.com

In April, 1973, Northern Rescue Squad had the distinction of being the first and only EMT – Volunteer Rescue Squad within the State of Maryland.

In the early 1980’s there was no Station 3. However, there were 3 enthusiastic voluneteers that would take the ambulance to Friendsville on the second weekend of each month without fail, until Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. This started in order to give the Station 2 personnel a break from weekend duty. After seven years, this led to housing an ambulance at the Friendsville firehall on a more permanent basis and thus, the beginning of Station 3.

In early 2001, intentions were made to move to McHenry by consolidating the Friendsville and former Accident Station . This would be accomplished by the purchase of a building at the Intersection of Routes 219 and 42. Finally, at the May 2001 meeting, the closing of the Friendsville Station was reversed.

Friendsville Station 3 outgrew its home at the Friendsville firehouse. So planning began to build a new station in town. In March of 2006, ground was broken for the construction of a new building. In December that year, Station 3 personnel hosted an afternoon Open House. The new facilities have been a welcome addition to the town, station 3 members and the community. This past July, funds were secured and closing was completed for a no interest loan through the MSFA’s VCAF; a blessing indeed.

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