First Due Basement Fire

Box alarm 3-24 was dispatched bringing Westminster and surrounding companies for a report of fire in the basement. Engine 33 arrived with smoke showing from side alpha and fire from side charlie. Crews stretched a line and made a quick knock down of the fire.  Lt 3-1 (Krionderis) had the command.

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Chimney Fire in a 6 Box

Tower 3 and engine 33 assisted company 6 on a chimney fire. Units arrived to find the fire contained in the chimney and extinguished the same.

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Unusual Rescue for the Engine

Station 3 was alerted to assist the police with a dog trapped in a pool. Engine 33 arrived and found a puppy that had wondered in and fell into a swimming pool. The dog was in a small amount of water making him cold, scared, and was unable to get out of the pool on his own. Crew members quickly devised a plan to calm the dog allowing them to approach the dog and remove them from the pool. Even though this was an unusual call for the crew, they showed the dedication and commitment to the community that the members of Westminster Fire Department instills in all its members.

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Steel Beam From 9-11 Arrives in Carroll County

Tower 3 stood outside the Carroll County Training Center flying the American Flag waiting the arrival of a steel beam from New York. The beam is from the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center. The beam will be put on display at the Carroll County Training Center as a memorial for those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that day.

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Crab Legs and Shrimp Feed – November 7, 2015

Join us for a great evening of Crab Legs and Shrimp.  Click on the link for all the details.

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Girl Scout Cookie Detail

Engine 31 and Duty 3 with a crew of 6 volunteers participated in an Girl Scout rally on 9-27-2015. Engine 31 was there for display as kids were able to learn about fire prevention, sit in the fire truck, and try on some of the fire gear. At the end of the day, the troops graciously donated 5 cases of girl scout cookies for the firehouse to enjoy.

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Engine Assists on Rescue

On September 9th, 2015, Engine 31 was alerted to assist units in the area of Route 27 and Sullivan Road with a vehicle collision with one trapped. Engine 31 arrived and assisted with extrication efforts. (photo from Hampsteadvfd.org)

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Fire Alarm Turns into Working Fire

Engine 33 and Duty 3 were responding to a fire alarm when dispatch advised them that a firefighter was on scene with smoke showing. Duty 3 arrived shortly after advising smoke showing from the second floor and roof of a 2 story house. The engine crew stretched a line to the second floor where they began searching for the fire. Fire was located on the first floor and was extinguished by crews from 3 and 10. Chief 3-1 (Starry) had the command.

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1 Trapped on 97

On 9-12-15, units were alerted for a vehicle collision with rescue on Route 97. Chief 3-1 arrived with command and advised one trapped. Units arrived and removed the driver’s side of the vehicle to make access to the patient.

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2015 MUM Sale for Fallfest

Westminster Fire Department Canteen Committee

Fall Mum Sale

What: Beautiful Fall Mums for Sale! 9 inch pots available in a variety of colors. Ready to plant in your yard!

When: Westminster Fallfest, September 26 and 27, 2015. Plants will be delivered Saturday morning. You may pick them up at the firehouse anytime that weekend or at the Canteen Committee’s booth at the Fallfest.

Cost: $6.00 per pot or 2 pots for $10.00.

Click on the link to get the order form

2015-MUMS Sale