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.
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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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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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
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 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.
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On Thursday evening Westminster Fire Department volunteers and Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS of Maryland employees participated in a training on heavy bleeding. The WFD training committee hosted a training on the proper use of tourniquets, pressure bandages, and Quick-Clot. This training is similar to “Stop the Bleed” but focuses on the role of the first responders. When seconds matter, this equipment and lifesaving techniques matter. Content and Photo from Facebook.
On meeting night, members gathered before the meeting for a drill with the Hasty Rescue strap. Participants practiced applying the straps and the proper way to utilize the strap to rescue a fellow firefighter.
On Tuesday evening, February 20, 2024, members of Westminster VFD and CC DFEMS St-3 B-Shift participated in a rope drill. Participants practiced knots and rigging for slope evacuations with Tower 3. Participants learned about mechanical advantage systems and how to use them in rescue scenarios.
Training continues to make sure we are ready no matter what the emergency situation presents.
Our uniors held their February 2024 monthly meeting and training. The Junior Program is open to ages 12 through 16 and meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7 to 9pm. There is a small business meeting from 7 to 730 and training from 730 to 9. There is a different training topic each month to include hands on activities in both fire and EMS. Several of our Junior members have chosen to further their training through the Emergency Services Training Program. This program is offered as a concurrent enrollment option during their Junior or Senior year to prepare them to volunteer with their local department or start a career in the fire service.
If you would like to join our program, please email wvfd3rr@westminstervfd.org or check out our website.
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