Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department News Articles

Time Change , Remember to Turn Your Clock Back

Treasurer J. Hoover Thompson — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:04:35 EST

Time Change

Arrangements for George F. Hayden

President Sarah Hammett — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:03:09 EST

Visitation for George Hayden will be held at Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department, 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton, Maryland 20611 on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 from 5-8pm, with Fireman’s Prayers at 7pm.

Passing of Past Chief and President George F. Hayden

President Sarah Hammett — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:57:00 EST

The Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of George F. Hayden.

Please keep George’s family, friends, and fire and EMS family in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements to be announced at a later time.

Christmas Dessert Bidding

Treasurer J. Hoover Thompson — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:02:06 EST

On line bidding on Christmas dessert getting ready to start !

Get your Christmas Desserts!

2026 Elections

President Sarah Hammett — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:27:39 EST

Tonight our department held our annual election. The following members were elected for the year 2026: President- Sarah Hammett Vice President- Joshua Willey Treasurer- James H. Thompson Jr. Secretary- Kaytie Bowie Chaplain- Butch Hayden Fire Chief- Jeffrey Hammett Deputy Chief- David Williams Assistant Chief- Bubby Frye Captain- Kenny Levy Lt- Nick Shymansky Lt- Colton Marek Sgt- Lawrence Fisher Sgt- John Hackley, Jr. Engineer- Thomas Belle Ems Lt - Kelley Cooper Board of Directors: Sarah Hammett Jeffrey Hammett James H. Thompson Jr. Joshua Willey Kaytie Bowie Bobby Presley John Hackley, Jr. Nick Shymansky Lawrence Fisher Congratulations to all and we look forward to another successful year.

Santa Runs

President Sarah Hammett — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:19:04 EST

Santa is coming to town on 12/12 and 12/13! Times and routes to be announced.

Weekend Weather

Treasurer J. Hoover Thompson — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:15:55 EST

Keep an eye on weekend weather !

Spring forward Check your smoke detector

Treasurer J. Hoover Thompson — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 09:27:10 EST

Make sure you check your smoke detectors !

Santa Comes to Town!

President Sarah Hammett — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:21:43 EST

Santa is coming! 🎅🏻

12/13:
South Faulkner Road
Sodus Court
Crossover Road
Faulkner Road
Lomax Road
Bel Alton Newtown Road
Bel Alton Estates
Chestnut Grove
Newtown Village
Springhill Newtown Road

12/14
Fairgrounds Road
Preference Drive
Rolling Hills
Chapel Point Woods
Chapel Point Road
Irving Road
Popes Creek Road

Outside Fire Burn Ban

Treasurer J. Hoover Thompson — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:48:46 EST

Bel Alton VFD wants to remind everyone of the burn ban during this dry time. No outdoor burning in the state .