No one injured in Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 Bowersox Road blaze

Carroll County Times writers Catalina Righter and Jon Kelvey have the full story on the fire here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cc-new-windsor-house-fire-20181206-story.html

Winfield fire chief estimates two-alarm blaze did $300K worth of damage to home

Firefighters put out hot spots at the scene of a house fire in the 1600 Block of Bowersox Road in Westminster Thursday. Photos by (Dylan Slagle/Carroll County Times https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/multimedia/photogalleries/cctnews-firefighters-battle-bowersox-road-fire-20181206-photogallery.html

By Catalina Righter, Jon Kelvey Carroll County Times

It took firefighters from Winfield, New Windsor and at least 10 other fire companies more than an hour to control a house fire Thursday in the 1600 block of Bowersox Road.

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“I will tell you that had it been a newer home, it would have been sprinklered, and the fire would have been controlled by the sprinkler system,” Davis added, noting the structure was built before the requirement for sprinklers in new residential construction. “The fire would have been controlled by probably one or two sprinkler heads with probably minor damage.”

Read the entire story here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cc-new-windsor-house-fire-20181206-story.html

 

 

Christmas tree donated to Westminster Fire Company by Zepp Tree Farm

Zepp Tree Farm and the families, employees, and owners of Douglas Lawn and Landscaping donated a Christmas tree to the Westminster Fire Co.

Monday, December 2, 2018

Westminster Fire Company Chaplain and PIO Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Sunday, Dec. 2, was a dreary, gray, and rainy December day with a hint of the bitter cold that has yet to come. However the day was made a great deal brighter by the donation of a Christmas tree to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 by Zepp Tree Farm and the families, employees, and owners of Douglas Lawn and Landscaping.

On Sunday, Dec. 2, the B-shift at the Westminster Fire Company under the leadership of Lt. Kim Darby and Engineer Rash Agrawal took a minute out of a busy day answering calls to stop by the Zepp Tree Farm – Douglas Lawn and Landscaping Christmas Tree Lot to pick-up a Christmas tree for the fire station.

The tree lot has been located in the back of Arby’s at 120 Mall Ring Rd, Westminster, MD 21157, at the TownMall of Westminster, for about 30-years, since around 1987.

Lt. Darby and Engineer Agrawal were assisted by Santa’s elves – Westminster firefighters and EMS personnel Emily Morris, Bryce Ballard, Br

iana Seymour, Gunnar Mohlhenrich, Douglas Landscaping representative Eric Zepp, future firefighter Jayden Zepp, and Brock Zepp.

In what has become an annual tradition, for many years, the owners of Douglas Landscape have given back to the community by donating a Christmas tree for the Westminster Fire Station to help brighten the season. This year, the Westminster Fire Company will respond to over 8,000 calls. The Christmas tree in the day room helps bring some holiday cheer to the day-to-day back-to-back emergency calls that have become routine for the fire company.

Later in the month, in what has also become an annual tradition, this year’s annual Santa Run to neighborhoods throughout the Westminster area will take place on December 17-20, 2018. Keep in mind, that the schedule can change quickly if the weather gets bad or if the company receives calls for an emergency response. Please find more details here; or on the Westminster Fire Dept. Santa Run Facebook page located here: https://www.facebook.com/Westminster-Fire-Dept-Santa-Run-1979153135688750/.

For more information on the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 go here: https://www.facebook.com/WFD-Incident-Blotter-1040669702651058/ or here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Westminster.Vol.Fire.Dept/ or here: http://westminstervfd.org/.

Other upcoming events include Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 22, 2018 7-11 AM: Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, and Milk. Adults: $8.00 Children under 5: $5.00.

Have your child’s picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment. 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. $10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail or $15.00 for a set of 4×6 Prints mailed. $5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.

Find more information on the December 22, 2018 breakfast with Santa, call: 410-848-1800 Ext. “0” or go here: http://westminstervfd.org/2018/11/07/2018-breakfast-with-santa/

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. To make a donation online go to http://westminstervfd.org/ or send a check to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. #1, 28 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Posted by Kevin Earl Dayhoff on Monday, December 3, 2018

https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/christmas-tree-donated-westminster-fire-co-zepp-tree-farm

2018 Santa Run

With a Facebook account, you can find the LATEST details here

Initial Details:

Good afternoon everyone. The Westminster Fire Department and Santa hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!! Santa will be making his rounds on the fire engines starting on Monday December 17 through Thursday the 20th. (Maps and Locations will be posted later this week). We generally leave the station around 6pm and conclude the evening around 830pm.

Please remember that the fire apparatus is in service and may have to respond to emergency calls. Emergency calls and weather may affect the routes and days. It is nearly impossible to touch every single street in Westminster, which is why we post maps and have stopping points. If we don’t come down your street look at the maps so you can see where we will be. Live updates will be posted on this page so share this page with your friends.

Our breakfast will Santa will be on Saturday December 22. If you miss us during the week come out for some breakfast and a picture with Santa.

The Westminster Fire Department and Santa can’t wait to see everyone!!

2018 Breakfast with Santa

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 22, 2018

7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Menu:             Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits,

Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, Milk.   

Adults: $8.00      Children under 5:  $5.00  –  Cash or Checks Only

Have your child’s picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

$10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail or $15.00 for a set of 4×6 Prints mailed.

$5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.

Santa Neighborhood Visits

December 17 thru 20, 2018

Look for details on Facebook:       Westminster Fire Dept. Santa Run

For Info, Call: 410-848-1800 Ext. “0”

Westminster Open House Oct. 13

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. More information to come…

September 12, 2018

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. More information to come…

By Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Chaplain and PIO Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. More information to come…

Stop, drop, and roll on over to the fire department for a fun-filled day: Chick-fil-a sandwiches; Firehouse Subs; drinks; Activities for children; Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course; Fire Prevention; Health Department Booth; Museum Tours with antique fire equipment; …And much more!!

Westminster Fire Dept. 28 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157

When: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call 410-848-1800

Visit the event on Facebook at: Westminster Fire Dept. Open House Oct. 13, 2018http://tinyurl.com/WFD-Open-House

Visit our Facebook page here: Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 or here: WFD Incident Blotter or here: Westminster Fire Department

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1, is dedicated to providing quality Emergency Services to our community through the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens of our community to enhance our ability to protect life, property, and the environment.

9/10/18 – Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Florence.

From MD Emergency Management Agency:

PRESS RELEASE: Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Florence. Read the entire release here: https://bit.ly/2wYUgy2

What does a State of Emergency mean? Find out here: https://bit.ly/2N1l1vz

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Governor Will Join Maryland State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

May 10, 2018: Governor Will Join Maryland State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Governor Larry Hogan will join Colonel William Pallozzi and police survivor families to honor state troopers who have given their lives in the line of duty at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony.

The ceremony will honor the 43 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in Maryland and two troopers killed while on active military duty in World War II.

Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during the unveiling of a new memorial honoring members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal killed in the line of duty.

Speakers will include Governor Hogan, Colonel Pallozzi, State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci, and Major Joseph Lanzi, Jr., the son of a Maryland State Police Fallen Hero. Major Lanzi currently serves as a surgeon in the US Army.

In addition to the families of Fallen Heroes, the event will be attended by current and retired state troopers and deputy state fire marshals, there to honor their fellow troopers and deputy.

WHAT: MARYLAND STATE POLICE FALLEN HEROES CEREMONY

WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018 11:00 A.M.

WHERE: MARYLAND STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL (QUADRANGLE)
1201 REISTERSTOWN ROAD
PIKESVILLE, MD

Governor Will Join Maryland State Police To Honor Fallen Heroes

Fires and general mayhem dominated the April news in days gone by

Time Flies  Dayhoff: Fires and general mayhem dominated the April news in days gone by:

 

“Fires captured the attention of the local newspapers in April many years ago. The American Sentinel reported on April 9, 1898 that a “large coal oil lamp, suspended from the ceiling of the office of Dr. John S. Mathias, this city, broke loose on Wednesday night, fell, exploded and the oil caught fire…”

Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-042918-story.html

Summer Crab Feed – August 4th 2018 6-10PM

Crab Feed
Sponsored by the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Westminster Fire Department

Food Served 6:00 – 9:00
Steam Crabs
Chicken, Hot Dogs, Sides
Dessert, Water, Soda, Beer
NO OUTSIDE COOLERS
Per Carroll County Liquor Board Regulations
Doors Open at 5:30 • Food Served 6:00 – 9:00
Reserved seating for groups of 8 or more
$45 per person
• 12 yrs. – 6 yrs. – $25
• 5 and Under – Free
• No Refunds