On December 14, our station and members were pleased to join Bikers for Cause MD Chapter and Babylon Vault to place wreaths on our veterans graves at Meadow Branch Cemetery.
Tickets now available for 2025 Big Money Raffle
November 21, 2024 by
Tickets for our May 31, 2025 Big Money Raffle are available now and make great Christmas Stocking Stuffers!. Please see any member, stop by the station or purchase online.
Westminster FD assists with EMS support on Bay Bridge Run
November 10, 2024 by
Several weeks ago Queen Anne’s County sent a state wide request for EMS assets to assist with the annual Bay Bridge Run. WFD Deployed ATV3 to asssit with standby along the race route. WFD Volunteers stood by on the bay bridge while over 19,000 race participants ran the course. ATV3 was demobilized just after noon and returned to Carroll County. We are happy to lend a hand to whatever county in Maryland may need it.
Simulated Mayday Firefighter Rescue
November 9, 2024 by
On October 28th Westminster VFD in conjunction with Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland hosted another round of live Rapid Intervention Team training. This training gave participants the ability to train if one of our own were to get hurt or injured while fighting a fire. While we hope this skill is never used, it’s invaluable to be prepared if there is. Manchester Volunteer Fire Department participated during this round of evolutions.
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Quick stop at our neighbor’s business
October 14, 2024 by
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.
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Westminster Hosted an Open House for Fire Prevention Week.
October 12, 2024 by
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.
Traffic Incident Management
October 6, 2024 by
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).
Junior FD Members participate in County Junior Day
September 28, 2024 by
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
Lecture – Everything Fireground
September 27, 2024 by
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.
Live RIT Drill
September 26, 2024 by
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.
