50 Years of Service!

During the company meeting on Wednesday, August 5th, member Jerry Dell was honored by the company, as well as the Maryland State Legislature for 50 years of service to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company #1. Congratulations Jerry!

Pictured: President Dan Plunkert (left), Jerry Dell (Center), and Joe Ebaugh (right)

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3-13 Rescue

During the monthly meeting, units were dispatched to the intersection of Route 482 and Route 27 for a vehicle collision with one trapped. Engine 31 arrived and advised of one trapped. Chief 3-1 arrived and established the command. Engine 33 assisted on scene and then went to establish a landing zone. Engine 33 handled the LZ for both troopers. Engine 31 with the assistance of Rescue Squad 4 (Manchester) working on extricating the patient. The passenger side of the vehicle was removed along with the roof. The dash was then lifted allowing access to the patient. IMG_0084IMG_0088IMG_0085IMG_0093

Engine runs 4 Box

Engine 33 and Chief 3-1 responded to a house fire in Manchester. Initial units arrived to find fire through the roof of the home. Westminster units assisted in extinguishment and overhaul. IMG_3474IMG_2292

3-3 House Fire

Crews responded for a house fire in the 3-3 box. Units arrived with a hose fully involved. A tanker task force was requested to assist in extinguishment. IMG_7953