Join us for a great evening of Crab Legs and Shrimp. Click on the link for all the details.
Girl Scout Cookie Detail
September 28, 2015 by
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.
Engine Assists on Rescue
September 15, 2015 by
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)
Fire Alarm Turns into Working Fire
September 13, 2015 by
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.
1 Trapped on 97
September 12, 2015 by
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.
2015 MUM Sale for Fallfest
September 4, 2015 by
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
The department is saddened to learn of the passing of Floyd Neudecker
September 3, 2015 by
Floyd was a life member and retired career engineer for our department. The final arrangements are:
Visitation at Pritts on Tuesday 9/8 from 2-4 and 6-8pm with fire department memorial at 7pm. Funeral will be Wednesday 9/9 at 11am, also at Pritts. Class A uniform.
He requested to be transported to his final resting place on top of our antique engine R-32 that was his favorite to drive and pump.
Tower 3 runs 14 Box
August 28, 2015 by
On 8-28-2015, Tower 3 was alerted to assist company 14 on a house fire. Tower 3 arrived and assisted on the fire ground with various tasks before being placed in service. (photos from Carroll County Fire and Weather Watch)
Alpha Fire Company Needs Your Help!!
August 25, 2015 by
Earlier this morning at approximately 1105 hours, Alpha Fire Company was dispatched for a residential structure fire at 34 North Queen Street in Littlestown Borough. Initial crews arrived on-scene and encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions at this address. After the initial first few minutes we would soon realize the residence was that of one of our own members.
Mr. Raymond Boyd is an active volunteer firefighter at Alpha. He lived with his mother at the residence. Raymond, his mother, and the family dog were fortunate enough to escape the blaze. However, numerous cats perished in the fire. The structure suffered significant damage to the interior of the house. The residents lost all of the contents.
Alpha Fire Company is spearheading a drive to assist our fellow firefighter and his family in their time of need. A GoFundMe page has been established to provide financial support. It can be found here: http://www.gofundme.com/sp24qqtc. In lieu of an online donation, anyone can drop off cash or gift cards of any kind (Walmart, Target, Visa, etc.) at the fire station. We kindly ask you put your monetary or gift card donation in an envelope marked “Attention Raymond Boyd Drive”. You can place your envelope in the mailbox on the front of the station at 40 East King Street Littlestown, PA. We are also collecting items for the family. Clothing is one of the biggest needs at this time. Julie wears a medium shirt and size 7 pants. Raymond wears a medium shirt, medium/large shorts, and 28-30 pants. We would like to collect clothing for different seasons as we wind down summer time and head into fall. Julie has also recently been preparing for the arrival of her granddaughter. Numerous baby items were lost in the fire including a crib, stroller, diapers, and numerous girl’s infant clothing. We’d like to help replace these items too. Alpha will also be collecting house furnishings since their living room and kitchen sustained the most damage. If dropping off these items please call ahead to ensure someone is there to receive your items.
It should also be noted that this young man once again put aside his personal ordeal to assist others in need. Not less than 4 hours after losing his home to a fire, Raymond was responding on a fire engine to assist another Littlestown resident with their house fire. It is times like these that the fire department rallies around one of our own to show them they are not alone in their ordeal. We are kindly asking the community and other emergency service providers and organizations to do the same as we come together for Raymond and his family.
Should you have any questions or need further information please contact Alpha Fire Company at 717-359-4212 or Fire Company President Steve Laughman at 717-577-4795 or locky20@comcast.net.
When Westminster Fire Company runs into Pleasant Valley, they work often side by side with our brothers and sisters from Alpha. If you would like to drop a donation off to Westminster Fire Company please feel free! Address is 28 John Street Westminster MD, 21157 attention Lt 3-5 (Price) 410-848-1800.
Engine and Medic run Rollover
August 22, 2015 by
On 8-22-2015, Engine 31 and Medic 39 were alerted for a vehicle collision with rollover. Units arrived to find a pick up truck involved in the rollover. Units evaluated one patient and cleared shortly after.
