The Butler Volunteer Fire Company has elected it's 2026 fireline and administration officers!

Dave Kane, President
Matthew Underwood, Vice President
Jeff Stauffer, Secretary
Wayne Hackley, Treasurer
Todd Rutledge, Captain
Jacob Paulsen, Lieutenant
Luke Uhler, Engineer
Bryan Wilson, Assistant Engineer
Warren Gleitsman, Executive Board
Thaddeus Gudelski, Executive Board
Marijayne Quick, Executive Board

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Today, October 11th, at 16:30, the Butler Volunteer Fire Company was honored to present a retired helmet and several apparatus photographs to Mission BBQ of Hunt Valley as a token of our appreciation for their continued support for first responders. We thank Mission BBQ and all of their employee's for the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere anytime we walk through the door. THANK YOU MISSION BBQ!... (Full Story & Photos)

At Approximately 2300 hours on August 16th, Station 49 and surrounding stations were alerted for Firebox 60-09. TSU-491 responded to assist. E60 arrived to find a 50-50 large open controlled burn. Command scaled the incident down to the units on scene TSU491 remained on scene to assist with water supply. Due to the burn ban in effect units on scene began extinguishing the fire. Units operated for ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Butler Volunteer Fire Company is in need of dedicated personnel!

Interested in joining, but don't know where to start? Head over to our Recruitment tab and submit a Volunteer Interest Form. A company officer will reach out to the email you provided as soon as possible.

Worried about training costs? Don't be! The Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute tuition costs are covered by the company for those ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the 4th of July approaches, we hope you have a safe and happy independence day!

Just as a reminder, make sure to have a fire extinguisher handy next to the grill this 4th of July. Also make sure to keep any open flames away from combustable materials. Also, be sure to point any fireworks in a safe direction, as they can ignite dry brush, trees, or even your home.

HAPPY 4TH!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Butler Volunteer Fire Company would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day, as we honor our active and retired military personnel.... (Full Story)

Tonight, April 16th, members of the Butler Volunteer Fire Company met for pump training on Tanker Support 491. The purpose of this training is to help new drivers learn and understand the in and out of each unit within our station.
Tanker Support 491 is primarily utilized in rural, non-hydranted areas to draft water from ponds, streams, lakes, etc., supplying a Tanker Task Force bringing water to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On behalf of the members of Butler Volunteer Fire Company we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friend and coworkers on the passing of Lieutenant Ray Vargas. He will truly be missed as he left his impressionable mark on the department. We stand with you and by you. Rest in peace, We got it from here.... (Full Story & Photos)