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Gun Safe Raffle
Browning Silver Safe
$2 a ticket 3 for $5
Drawing Date Sept 20 @ Sportsman’s Raffle
For more info click on the picture
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First Due House Fire
Chief Charlie Green Jr, July 25
Just after 9:00 pm on Friday, July 25th, Carroll County 911 received calls reporting a possible shed fire on Georgia Avenue in Gamber. As crews from Gamber and Sykesville went en route, additional information was received reporting the fire was spreading to the house. As Engine 134 turned onto Georgia Avenue, fire could be seen from the rear of the single family house and the assignment was upgraded ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire Prevention and Life Safety Awards
Chief Charlie Green Jr, July 01
On Monday June 16, 2014 in Ocean City, MD two members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. were
recognized for their outstanding work in fire prevention and life safety.
Rose Pandolfini was awarded the Jane Todd “Firewoman of the Year” award which recognizes outstanding involvement in fire prevention within ones company and community. Rose was recognized for the countless fire department birthday ... (Full Story)
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Terry Brothers and Rebecca Reed pose at the Gamber & Community Fire Co. firehall after Rebecca was selected as this year's scholarship winner.
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2014 Scholarship Winner Announced
Treasurer Clay Myers, June 27
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Reed of Finksburg, Maryland has been named the winner of the 2014 Oscar Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund Award. The scholarship is jointly sponsored by the Brothers family and the Gamber & Community Fire Company.
This year's application process saw many very strong applicants and the selection committee had a challenging time deciding on the winner.
As part ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2014 CARNIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Treasurer Clay Myers, June 01
The members of the Gamber & Community Fire Company, the Gamber Auxiliary, and the Gamber Junior Fire Company want to extend our thanks to the community for supporting our 2014 carnival. It was a tremendous success!!
Once we have taken a well deserved rest, we will begin planning for next year's big event. Thank you again from all of us.
Congratulations to this year's raffle winners:
Gamber & Community ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Scene from the 2013 Gamber Carnival.
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A double rainbow appeared in the sky during the Gamber carnival after a spring rain.
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Scenes from the 2014 Carnival
Treasurer Clay Myers, May 25
The 2014 Annual Fireman's Carnival opened on Saturday night. Everyone had a great time on the rides and carnival goers enjoyed food, drink, games, and music.
A short spring rain interrupted the festivities for about 20 minutes but the carnival remained open the first night. A beautiful double rainbow appeared in the sky after it cleared.
The carnival closed early on Tuesday and was rained out on ... (Full Story & Photos)
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ANNUAL PUMP TESTS
Treasurer Clay Myers, May 17
All of Gamber & Community Fire Co. fire apparatus passed their annual pump tests and inspections on Saturday, May 17, 2014.
Engines 131 and 134, Engine Tanker 133, and Brush 135 were tested by CCVESA members. Besides the pump tests, all apparatus are inspected against a required checklist of equipment. Chief Engineer Chuck Doyle coordinated the scheduling for these tests.... (Full Story & Photos)
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E/T 133 going through one of the drafting/pumping evolutions.
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Gamber & Community Fire Co. Charter Members (l. to r.) Robert Sawyer, Kenneth Linton, David Lentzner, Buddy Lindsay, Ralph Ford, William Bollinger, Jr., and Charles Arnold.
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GAMBER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS – 1964 - 2014
Treasurer Clay Myers, May 11
Gamber & Community Fire Co. celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, May 10, 2014 with a banquet and awards ceremony. Officers, directors, and active members of the fire company planned the event to recognize the hard work, time, and dedication contributed by members of the fire company since 1964.
Special guests included charter members, auxiliary members, local politicians, neighboring fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber House Fire
Treasurer Clay Myers, April 28
A call for a brush fire was upgraded to a house fire on Monday morning, April 28, 2014. Units were initially alerted for a brush fire behind a residence on Sykesville Rd. in Gamber at approximately 10:09 am. Gamber Brush 136 responded and reported fire showing. This upgraded the call to a full box alarm assignment.
Engine 134 responded next and reported a working fire extending up the exterior ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighters standby while crews work inside to remove smoke and check for extension. A fan on the landing was ventilating the house.
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Car vs. Utility Pole on Rt. 32
Treasurer Clay Myers, April 26
Gamber & Community Fire Co. units were alerted for a motor vehicle collision with a car vs. a utility pole on Rt. 32 approaching Smallwood. The call came in on Saturday evening at approximately 7:23 pm. Units found a car on the side of the road and a broken utility pole with wires hanging in the roadway.
The driver of the car refused treatment. Units returned to service after applying absorbant ... (Full Story & Photos)
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FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR HONOR
Treasurer Clay Myers, April 22
Emily Franklin was awarded the 2013 Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award at April's Company Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2014.
Chief Charlie Green presented Emily with the award plaque at the end of the meeting. She was recognized for fire calls, training hours, and many other contributions to fire suppression and administration in the fire company.
Previously, Emily was awarded ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Emily Franklin shows her Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award plaque.
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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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