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EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS
OF CARNIVAL
May 24-June 1(Closed May 29)
Please click on link for more information as
there are some major changes
Below is the link for Pre-Sale Ride tickets. These tickets will be good on
Sunday May 26, Tuesday May 28, and Thursday May 30, 2019.
For more information click on the picture
Employment Opportunity for Full-Time Advanced Life Support Provider
Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Fleming, April 19
We are seeking applications for a Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Position.
Work Schedule:
F/T: 24 hours On-Duty/72 hours’ Off-Duty on a shift rotation
Job Announcement:
Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property; combats, extinguishes and prevents fires; drives emergency apparatus; participates in rescue extrication operations and provides advanced and basic emergency medical care ... (Full Story)
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Finksburg Barn Fire
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, April 17
Gamber & Community Fire Co. units and neighboring fire companies were alerted for a barn fire at 1:14 pm on Wednesday, April 17. Responding units could see heavy black smoke from a distance and a tanker task force was immediately requested. The barn is situated on a large farm located between Gamber Road (Rt. 91) and Deer Park Road. It is primarily a wholesale nursery and garden center.
Arriving ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The barn fire prior to arrival of fire units.
Photo by Randy Panos
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Observing fire behavior inside the burn building.
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Members Participate in Duty Weekend
Firefighter/EMT Todd Tracey, April 08
The members of Gamber & Community Fire Company spent the weekend logging hours at the station. Drills, training, and new member orientations were the highlight of the duty weekend.
Our duty event started Friday afternoon, April 5, and went long into the evening when members practiced hose deployment techniques and reviewed hose packing skills. The newer members of the company received an orientation ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber Reminds Drivers About Roadway Safety
Firefighter/EMT Todd Tracey, April 03
Gamber & Community Fire Co. has responded to several vehicle collisions in the last few days. Our surrounding fire companies have also responded to many more in recent times. As the weather finally starts to warm up, Gamber would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious as motorcycles start to traverse the roads again. When operating a motor vehicle in Maryland it is illegal to use any cellular ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Armacost Avenue House Fire
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 24
Carroll County fire units were alerted for a house fire on Armacost Avenue in Finksburg at 2:05 pm on Sunday, March 24. This was a single-family two-story frame dwelling located off Old Westminster Pike and Rt 140.
Chief 13-1 Alan Barnes arrived first and reported a working fire well-involved. He established command and requested a tanker task force and a rapid intervention dispatch. Gamber's Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Cindy Lane Garage Fire
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 23
A working garage fire was the second serious fire in three days in Gamber & Community Fire Co.'s district. Companies were dispatched for this fire on Saturday, March 23, at 1:43 pm. First arriving units found heavy fire coming from three sides of a two-car garage attached to a single story rancher style dwelling.
A working fire dispatch was alerted along with requests for additional tankers and a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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A view of the house after the fire.
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Hughes Road House Fire Presents Challenges to Firefighters
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 21
Crews from Gamber and neighboring fire companies fought a challenging fire in a two story unoccupied dwelling on Hughes Road off of Route 91 in Finksburg early Wednesday afternoon.
The call was dispatched at 12:58 pm and first units arrived at 1:06 p.m. A working fire dispatch was declared which brought additional firefighters and apparatus including tankers. An interior attack was started but officers ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2018 Awards Presented at March Company Meeting
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 18
The Gamber & Community Fire Company presented honors and awards to its members for 2018 after the regular company meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019.
The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter William Reardon.
Chrissy Green was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising.
Jeannie Green was honored as the Administrative ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Chief Charlie Green (l) presents the Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award to Firefighter William Reardon.
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Gamber Fills in Pleasant Vally for Banquet
Lieutenant Joel Caple, March 16
Members of the Gamber Fire & Community Company filled in at Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company so that their members could enjoy their annual awards banquet. Roughly 1 hour after arriving, Pleasant Valley was alerted for an auto fire on Mayberry Rd. Members from Gamber responded on E-61 to find a vehicle fully involved in front of a detached garage. The car was quickly extinguished and units were ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Social Hall Grand Reopening
Corresponding Secretary Jeannie Green, March 01
Come out and see us Tuesday, March 5, 2019 for our Grand Reopening at Bingo. We have updated the lighting system and the air conditioning system and the social hall has a fresh coat of paint.
Tuesday's Bingo will play every game for $100.00. We will give away the jackpot regardless how many numbers.
Plus every player gets Free Admission. Come out and join us and have some fun.
Any question please ... (Full Story)
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Our primary mission is to preserve life, property, and the environment in that order. Our commitment to that goal and your support for us has brought the latest technology, training, and apparatus to the front lines to provide you with a better service.
( Pictures provided by members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. unless otherwise noted. )
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