Wreaths Across America It is the mission of Wreaths Across America to “Remember the Fallen...Honor Those Who Serve...and Teach the Next Generation the Value of Freedom.” It is because of this mission that members of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department are proud to be a small part of this worthy and heartwarming event. On December 17, 2025, we joined millions of others in over 5,500 locations, and came together at Ivy Hill Cemetery to honor, remember, and teach future generat

Photo courtesy of Laurel Volunteer Fire Department LVFD Recognizes Members at Annual Banquet The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) recognized the outstanding work of its volunteers at its 123rd Annual Awards Banquet on October 11, 2025. LVFD was privileged to have the Honorable C. Philip Nichols as their Master of Ceremony to guide us through this memorable evening. Notable guests recognized by President Vic Whipple were Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor; City Councilmembers

A 1932 view of the fire station then located at 817 Montgomery Street. (Laurel History Boys collection) On October 12, 2024, the Laurel...