A quick stop at Mercer Floors prevented a potential major event. A member at our station immediately got employees out of the business and store front.
More photos at: https://members.westminstervfd.org/apps/public/gallery/?Gallery_ID=10
A quick stop at Mercer Floors prevented a potential major event. A member at our station immediately got employees out of the business and store front.
More photos at: https://members.westminstervfd.org/apps/public/gallery/?Gallery_ID=10
Westminster hosted an open house on October 12 to recognize Fire Prevention week. We were joined by the health department, Carroll 911 Public Safety, MD State Fire Marshall’s office, Cumberland Valley association on highway safety, and MDOT. Maryland State Firefighters Association Miss Maryland Fire Prevention Ambassador Madeline Mahan joined in delivering the message on safety.
More photos available here.
On October 5th the Westminster’s Training Committee in conjunction with CCVESA hosted a Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) class. Maryland Department of Transportation and CHART taught first responders strategies on how to increase their safety while operating on roadways during emergencies. All participants gained a better understanding on how to better safely navigate one of the most dangerous parts of our job. A big thanks goes out to Kevin Fox (MDOT) and Robert Cumberland (WVFD).
Today (9/28/24), our Junior Program is attending the County wide Junior Day at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center. They are starting the morning off with educational stations then demonstrations and ending the day with some friendly competition
Officers of the Westminster Fire Department along with personnel from surrounding stations and Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland attended Everything Fireground presented by Captain Ariel Jackson held at Manchester Volunteer Fire Department. Ariel Jackson is a Captain in Anne Arundel County and presents this lecture at FDIC every year. This comprehensive course covered everything from the receipt of the initial alarm to the response to operating on the fire floor. This presentation laid out the officer’s role in regards to the response and guide the driver to size-up to the attack. It covered the various structures we respond to across the nation and some tips and tricks to mitigate fires.
Westminster VFD in conjunction with CC DFEMS hosted the first of hopefully many live Rapid Intervention drills. Participants were placed in a real life scenario to respond and rescue one of their own. It was an excellent opportunity to practice rarely used skills to better prepare for an emergency we all hope that never happens. A big thanks to Lt. Dave Olsen (CC DEFEMS), Ian Runkles (Reese VFD), and Chris & Avery High (Lineboro VFD) for all of their hard work to make this happen.
On September 13th members of Westminster, Reese, CC DFEMS, and the State Fire Marshall’s office participated in a discussion and learning session regarding Natural Gas, Propane, and CSST gas line emergencies. Participants reviewed CSST involved fires from the past year. Discussion was had by all on handling responses to these types of fires in the future. Training was organized by the Westminster VFD training committee.
The second part of the Gas Emergency training was held on September 16th with volunteers and CC DFEMS personnel from Westminster and Reese Fire Stations participated. Attendees learned the dangers of CSST gas lines and how to better respond to gas emergencies in structures. Good communication and information from all levels of experience was contributed from the attendees.
Crews from our station participated in the 9/11 memorial ceremonies both at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center and then at Mission BBQ.
On September 8th, units from Westminster participated in a rural water supply drill that was held at Pleasant Valley. Units from all over the county learned drafting, fill site, and Siamese pump off techniques. Chief Price from Westminster was the organizer of this drill. Many thanks to all who participated.
See our Facebook photo album for all the photos copyright Amanda Caple.
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Year | Fire | EMS |
2010 | 1563 | 4731 |
2011 | 1471 | 4788 |
2012 | 1486 | 4753 |
2013 | 1534 | 5007 |
2014 | 1630 | 5216 |
2015 | 1917 | 5743 |
2016 | 1761 | 5370 |
2017 | 2053 | 5256 |
2018 | 1066 | 5447 |
2019 | 950 | 5356 |
2020 | 934 | 5091 |
2021 | 1062 | 5614 |
2022 | 1342 | 5725 |
2023 | 1219 | 5676 |
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