From the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources:

Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1, in all Maryland counties. Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This is an update to the "New Tanker" story posted back in October 2023.

The chassis for Gamber's new tanker has been delivered to 4 Guys Fire Trucks in Meyersdale, PA. The new truck is a Kenworth T880. 4 Guys will now work on fabricating the tanker body and mounting it on the chassis. This story will be updated as the new tanker progresses.

Gamber & Community Fire Co. recently placed an order ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters from Gamber & Community Fire Co. visited prekindergarten and kindergarten classes at Mechanicsville Elementary School on Monday, October 28. Five classes of children came out to the front bus loop to see Gamber Engine 134. Firefighters showed the children the apparatus and demonstrated donning of firefighter gear. They also got to step inside the back of the engine.

This visit was coordinated ... (Full Story & Photos)

Career and volunteer firefighters and paramedics assisted the Mechanicsville Elementary School PTA with their pre-Halloween "Trunk or Treat." Engine 134, Medic 139 and Utility 13 represented Gamber & Community Fire Co. during the Saturday afternoon event held on October 26, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Firefighters passed out Halloween candy to the children and encouraged them to climb on the engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gamber & Community Fire Co. firefighters and neighboring units were alerted for a structure fire at approximately 12:50 pm on Sunday, October 13. The incident occurred at a house on Pouder Road off of Cherry Tree Lane in Sykesville.

Carroll County Battalion Chief 3, Sykesville's Chief 12-2 (Polikoff) assumed command and advised a fire in the back bedroom of a ranch-style home.

Gamber Engine 134 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, September 28th the Gamber & Community Fire Company juniors participated in the county’s annual Junior Day at the county Carroll County Public Safety Training Center in Westminster.

The morning sessions consisted of learning stations including ropes, ladders, search and rescue, and EMS. Junior companies worked with one another during these stations developing a camaraderie that will hopefully ... (Full Story & Photos)

October is Fire Prevention Month, highlighted, of course, by Fire Prevention Week, which this year is Oct. 6 - 12.

As you probably know, Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are pleased to announce that Gamber & Community Fire Co. has been selected again this year for "Carroll's Best" Bingo! Additionally, we won Honorable Mention for Best Carnival. We appreciate being nominated and selected again this year. A huge thank you to all who support our fundraising efforts and those that took time to vote for us. Come out and join us for an evening of fun playing bingo every ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, September 17, at 2326 hours, Gamber and Community Fire Co. was alerted to assist with setting up a helicopter landing zone for the vehicle collision in Reese's first due. Engine 134 was staffed by a crew of four volunteers.

Engine 134 responded to the Food Lion parking lot at Rt. 91 and Rt. 140 to set up the landing zone. Maryland State Police Trooper 3 arrived and transported the patient ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gamber firefighters and neighboring fire companies were alerted for a house fire at approximately 7:34 pm on Monday, September 16. Gamber members were at the station preparing for their monthly company meeting so the response was almost immediate.

The two-story dwelling was located in the 1000 block of Warren Drive in Westminster. Gamber units arrived on the scene at 7:40 pm and saw smoke showing. ... (Full Story & Photos)