Mr. Myerly began his long tenure of volunteer service with our department on June 1, 1960. Throughout his time with us, he faithfully served both our department and the Carroll County Firemen’s Association. His many skills served him well in various operational and administrative positions.

Within our department, Mr. Myerly held the appointed position of driver, which later led to his promotion to relief driver. This role required him to be on call for a twelve-hour shift every other night and every other weekend to cover for the full-time engineer while they were on another call, ensuring that a driver was always available at the station. He took great pride in the operation and maintenance of our equipment, which earned him the elected position of truck foreman. Mr. Myerly is responsible for Westminster’s signature white lock ring wheels, which are still featured on our museum’s apparatus.

In addition to his operational roles, Mr. Myerly was elected to several administrative positions. Our membership elected him as Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and President. He also served on numerous committees, including chairing the Cadillac raffle committee, now known as the Big Money Raffle. His contributions were instrumental in the success of this committee, which has been active since the late 1960s.

Mr. Myerly also became involved at the county level, using his skills to serve as Treasurer of the Carroll County Firemen’s Association for sixteen years. In 1966, during his tenure as Treasurer, the Carroll County Fire Chiefs Association established the Carroll County Central Fire Alarm System. Mr. Myerly took on payroll and accounting duties for the paid radio dispatchers until the county assumed responsibility many years later. Although much more advanced than the desk with a radio on the second floor of the Westminster Station, he played a key role in the beginning of the Carroll County 911 system we know today.

Mr. Myerly’s dedication to service will leave an indelible mark on the history of our department and the fire and EMS services of Carroll County. This past year, he was recognized for 65 years of membership.