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| Jan | 86 | 109 | 1 |
| Feb | 53 | 114 | 3 |
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| Total | 139 | 223 | 4 |
| Past Incidents |
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| 2024 | 605 | 1062 | 10 |
| 2023 | 652 | 1092 | 15 |
| 2022 | 611 | 1266 | 8 |
| 2021 | 480 | 1114 | 17 |
| 2020 | 422 | 770 | 15 |
| 2019 | 453 | 809 | 14 |
| 2018 | 445 | 889 | 37 |
| 2017 | 478 | 936 | 11 |
| 2016 | 401 | 938 | 13 |
| 2015 | 441 | 940 | 15 |
| 2014 | 439 | 850 | 19 |
| 2013 | 390 | 773 | 12 |
| 2012 | 369 | 825 | 9 |
| 2011 | 383 | 698 | 36 |
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Early Morning Tractor Trailer Crash
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 07
A tractor trailer crash on Route 32 in Finksburg resulted in traffic delays and extensive clean-up. Gamber & Community Fire Co. was alerted for the crash at 8:07 am on Friday, March 7. It was located in the southbound lane of Sykesville Road between Lemans Court and Bollinger Mill Road. No other vehicles were involved.
Units arrived and found a tractor trailer lying on its side with its load of bags ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Afternoon Chimney Fire
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 05
An afternoon chimney fire was dispatched for Gamber & Community Fire Co. and neighboring units at approximately 1:06 pm on Tuesday, March 4. The dwelling was located in the 4200 block of Jefferson Ave. in Sykesville.
Firefighters arrived and found a chimney fire with no extension onto the roof or into the house. Crews worked from the top of the chimney as well as inside the house to remove burning ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photo by Chief Chad Hastings
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Two Brush Fires on Red Flag Warning Day
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 02
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A red flag warning is a weather alert indicating that conditions are ideal for wildfires, characterized by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation. This warning signals a high risk of rapidly spreading fires within the next 24 hours. Weather warnings continued into Sunday, March 2 with moderate winds and low ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber Members Practice Ice Rescue Skills
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 29
Firefighters and officers from Gamber & Community Fire Co. and Carroll County DFEMS practiced ice rescue skills on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Participants used a frozen-over pond located on Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company's property.
Eight swiftwater rescue, land support, and Carroll County ATR (Advanced Technical Rescue) members participated in several scenarios. Assistant Chief and Dive Team ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Jacob Reardon completed his Eagle Scout project in August 2024.
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Gamber Member Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 26
Gamber & Community Fire Co. member and firefighter, Jacob Reardon, completed his Eagle Scout project in August 2024. He passed his Board of Review in September to earn the Eagle rank. He is a member of Troop 735 based out of Finksburg at Calvary United Methodist Church.
Jacob has been a member of the Fire Company since October 2023, and he recently completed Firefighter 1 training. He is currently ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Day in Frigid Weather
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 22
Gamber firefighters and EMS providers were exceptionally busy on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, a frigid January day with temperatures in the single digits.
The day started with an alert for an inside gas leak at 3:57 am. The call was to assist Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department on Tydings Road in Eldersburg.
The next call was for a residential fire alarm at 6:09 am on Christiana Drive in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Baltimore County Engine 56 (Franklin Station) filled in Gamber's Station during the mid-morning barn fire in Winfield. Three of Gamber's units responded to the fire.
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Gamber Engine 131 at Fullerton Station 8.
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Gamber Fills In Baltimore County Career Station
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 19
Gamber & Community Fire Co. was alerted for an engine transfer request at 6:34 pm on Saturday, January 18. The request was made by the Baltimore County Fire Department to transfer to Station 8 in Fullerton, eastern Baltimore County. Baltimore County was handling a multi-alarm industrial fire in the Dundalk area of the county.
The engine transferred to Station 8 quarters. Staffing included a career ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Scholarship Opportunity Offered for 2025-26
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 17
The Oscar Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Gamber and Community Fire Company in cooperation with the Oscar Brothers family will once again be offering a four-year college scholarship to a student who lives within the primary area serviced by the fire company.
SCHOLARSHIP STRUCTURE AND GUIDELINES
Four-year Scholarship: Up to $6,000 1st year; Up to $3,000 2nd through 4th year; Maintaining honors ... (Full Story)
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Gamber Junior Member Completes Eagle Scout Project
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, January 14
Gamber & Community Fire Company junior firefighter, Ricky Carney, completed his Eagle Scout project in August 2024. He passed his Board of Review in November. He is a member of Troop 735 based out of Finksburg at Calvary United Methodist Church. He also holds the leadership position of Troop Guide.
Ricky has been a member of the Junior Fire Company for about one year and he assists at bingo each ... (Full Story)
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New Officers for 2025
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, December 29
New officers have been elected and/or appointed to Fire/Rescue/EMS and administrative positions for the Gamber and Community Fire Co. as follows:
2025 Administrative Officers
President – Todd Tracey
1st Vice President – Charles Green, Jr.
2nd Vice President – Emily Franklin
Treasurer – Susan Sullivan
Recording Secretary – Beth Murray
Corresponding Secretary - Jeannie Green
Sergeant-at-Arms - Charles ... (Full Story)
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( Pictures provided by members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. unless otherwise noted. )
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