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The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Anthony Hypes by Chief Chad Hastings.
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Additional Awards Presented at April Meeting
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, April 22
The Fire Company presented the following honors and awards to its members at the April 2025 company meeting:
The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award for 2024 was presented to Anthony Hypes.
The Rookie of the Year Award for 2024 went to Jacob Sherfey.
Service Pins were awarded to the following:
5 Years
Evan Dayhoff
William Dunton
Keith Fisher
Michael Jones
Justin Kosmicki
H. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber Members Recognized by Carroll County Sheriff
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 27
Five members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. were recognized by the Carroll County Sheriffs Office on March 26, 2025.
Awards were presented by Carroll County Sheriff James T. Dewees during the Sheriff’s Office Graduation and Awards Ceremony at the Carroll County Sheriff's Training Center at the Coppermine Panther Plex (old North Carroll High School).
Along with three members of the Sykesville ... (Full Story & Photos)
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(Left to right) Patrick Facto (Company 12), Corey Newton (12), Captain Mike Green, Firefighter Anthony Hypes, EMS Lt. Jack Bez, Firefighter Nick Blizzard, Firefighter Wyatt Frederick, Justin Nelson (12)
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Gamber Assists Westminster on House Fire
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 26
Multiple Carroll County fire companies were alerted for a house fire at approximately 1:07 pm on Wednesday, March 26. The dwelling was located in the 2500 block of Old Washington Road in Westminster. Units arrived and declared a working fire and requested a rapid intervention dispatch to bring additional units.
Firefighters from Gamber & Community Fire Co. responded with Engine 131, Engine/Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)
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DFEMS Career Driver Promoted at Gamber
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 24
Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS Chief Michael Robinson held a brief pinning ceremony for driver/firefighter Jeffrey K. Partridge on Friday, March 21 at Gamber to recognize his previous reclassification to FADO (Fire Apparatus Driver Operator.) Jeffrey was pinned with his new badge during the ceremony. Deputy Chief of Operations, Paul Supko, assisted in the pinning ceremony.
Partridge is ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Deputy Chief Paul Supko (l to r), FADO Jeffrey Partridge, and Chief Michael Robinson
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Charles Green Jr. was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising. Past President Dale Bollinger (l) and Chief Chad Hastings presented the award.
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2024 Awards Presented at March Company Meeting
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 20
The Gamber & Community Fire Company presented several honors and awards to its members for 2024 at the regular company meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025. Additional awards will be presented at the April 2025 company meeting.
Charles Green Jr. was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising.
Chrissy Yingling was honored as the Administrative Member of the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber Hosts Junior Firefighter Training Day
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 17
Gamber & Community Fire Co. hosted a spring junior firefighter training day on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event ran from 9:00 am through 1:00 pm. at the Gamber station. Gamber Junior Fire Co. chair and advisor, Chrissy Yingling, coordinated the event with assistance from Chief 13 Chad Hastings, the company's line officers, and members. Chrissy is also the CCVESA chairman of the county juniors committee.
Approximately ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Bomb Squad conducted a demonstration and training session. Deputy State Fire Marshals Bill Potts (l) and Peter Raia conducted this station.
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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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( Pictures provided by members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. unless otherwise noted. )
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