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.

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.

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.

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

Crab Legs-Shrimp 2015

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.