On January 22nd, personnel from Westminster learned about new technology to combat Electric Vehicle fires. This new nozzle also enables responders to be better prepared for fires in airplanes at the airport, unreachable fire in collapsed structures, and dangerous basement fires. This multi-purpose nozzle allows our responders be better prepared for modern fire emergencies that we are presented with more and more every day. Thank you to Manchester VFD for allowing us to demo this nozzle.
VP Bryan Van Fossen has been working as the single Fire Protection Specialist for 30 years at Carroll County Government. On 12/19/2025, Bryan officially retires becoming the first retiree of the new Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS. In Bryan’s role, plans for ANY construction in Carroll County passed through his review.
Thank You, TSC!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for generously providing a smoker to the Westminster Fire Department at 50% off.
We truly appreciate TSC’s continued support of their local fire department. Partnerships like this make a real difference, and we’re grateful to have such a supportive local business standing behind us.
Thank you for supporting those who support the community!
Westminster will have the station open along with the museum in honor of National Fire Prevention Week.
Westminster Fire Department takes Best Appearing Elevated Platform, Chief, and Antique in the 2025 Maryland State Firefighters Association Convention Parade.
A huge thank you to Westminster Girl Scout Troop 3112 for their generous donation of Girl Scout cookies to our on-duty career and volunteer staff!
Congratulations to Margaret, our 3 of Diamonds winner on week 44 for $10,670.00.
On Tuesday, June 10th, members of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department participated in an automobile stabilization and extrication training. The roads are always busy around town and with the travel season upon us, accidents are on the rise again. Members were able to learn various ways to make the vehicle safer to work around no matter the position it’s in. They also learned safer and easier ways to remove victims from the automobile once it’s stabilized. We would like to thank Reese Volunteer Fire Department for equipment usage and Condon’s Used Auto Parts for donating the vehicle. Because of their generosity, the firefighters in the department are truly better because of it.
Westminster Fire Department would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Big Money Drawing event Saturday May 31st. Your presence and generosity help us continue serving our community with dedication and pride. We are truly grateful for your ongoing support—it means the world to us!
Big Money Drawing Winners
1 10,000.00 Nicole Wilson
2 4,000.00 Amanda Leese
3 2,000.00 Chris Green
4 1,000.00 Leslie Stephan
6 500.00 Doris Zepp
7 250.00 O & J
8 250.00 Pritchett Controls
9 200.00 Mark Hoffman
10 200.00 Jerry Dell, Jr.
11 200.00 Desi Graham
12 200.00 Michael Robinson
13 200.00 Elwin Wagner
14 100.00 Betty Crisp
15 100.00 Fletcher Funeral Home
16 100.00 Gaven Bullock
17 100.00 Greg Nott
18 100.00 DeGasperi
Members of Westminster VFD participated in a training session that taught a technique to rapidly begin CPR on a firefighter if they were removed from a house fire in full gear. When seconds count to begin CPR, time shouldn’t be waisted. This technique showed how to rapidly begin CPR while the gear is being prepped and ultimately removed. This is yet another skill we hope we never need to use but will be thankful it was practiced before hand.
