Westminster Fire Department takes Best Appearing Elevated Platform, Chief, and Antique in the 2025 Maryland State Firefighters Association Convention Parade.

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 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). 

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.

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By Westminster Fire Department PIO Kevin Dayhoff (All photos by Kevin Dayhoff / Westminster Fire Department unless otherwise credited.)

Monday, March 25, 2024 Westminster Md. – On Monday morning, the Dunkin Donuts truck – the Dunkin’ Community Cruiser, along with the Ravens’ mascot Poe, and Ravens staffers celebrated Maryland Day by visiting the Westminster Fire Department.

Dunkin’ and Poe rolled into the Westminster fire station at 28 John Street to say thanks to firefighters with Maryland Day themed doughnuts and coffee. The Baltimore Ravens have a long history and tradition of honoring and supporting military and first responder personnel.

According to Jerry Jackson, writing for the Carroll County Times on Monday, March 25, “The Baltimore Ravens and Dunkin’ traveled to Carroll County on Monday, to deliver “Poegrams.” Ravens mascot Poe, staff members and the Dunkin’ Community Cruiser visited Carrolltowne Elementary School in Sykesville, Maryland State Police in Westminster, and Westminster Fire Department, to deliver Dunkin’s Maryland-themed donuts alongside freshly brewed coffee.

Poe became the official Ravens’ mascot in 1998, two-years after then-owner Art Model formed the team in 1996. Poe was named after the famous Baltimore poet Edgar Allan Poe. The name “Poe” comes the famous Baltimore poet Edgar Allen Poe.

1998 is the same year the Westminster fire company moved its fire station from Main Street to its current location at 28 John Street. This year the Westminster Fire Department is celebrating its 201st year of serving and protecting the Carroll County community.

The Westminster Fire and Engine Hose Co. No. 1 would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Baltimore Ravens’ organization for visiting our first responder family early Monday Morning, March 25. Thank you.

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Our 2024 Big Money Raffle tickets are now available. This year the event includes some changes to the drawing including moving to a Saturday night. We will have various other raffles and a DJ for music. Refreshments for ticket holders while they last.

This year the price is $20 per ticket and as always, only 3,000 chances available. You can purchase your chances from any member, stop into the station or buy online at our virtual store. You can also point your mobile camera to the below QR code for online purchase. Don’t wait as this was SOLD OUT in 2023.