The turnout on Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2026, was excellent. The weather also cooperated to help make this a big success!

Children of all ages and their families enjoyed the wide variety of modern and antique trucks and other vehicles. During the event, Gamber was alerted for several emergency incidents so visitors could observe the apparatus responding.

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Gamber's Engine/Tanker 133 has been sold effective, May 5, 2026. It was purchased by The Town of Richmond Fire Department in New Hampshire.

The tanker was loaded onto a trailer during the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5 and prepared for transport to New England. The engine tanker was a 2003 Pierce Dash with a 2500-gallon water capacity.

It has been replaced by a new elliptical tanker. It’s mounted ... (Full Story & Photos)

An early morning dispatch for a building fire at the Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville sent multiple fire units to the scene. The first call was alerted at 7:27 am on Saturday to Sykesville's Box 12-01. Apparatus from Sykesville, Winfield, Gamber, Howard, and Baltimore Counties were alerted. Sykesville units arrived promptly and declared a working fire while also requesting a RID dispatch.

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Full-Scale Regional Training Exercise Highlights Coordinated Search and Rescue Operations across Air, Land, and Water

HANOVER, Md. (April 24, 2026) Emergency responders gathered in Baltimore County yesterday to tackle a series of immersive scenarios designed to test their skills, operational capabilities, and interagency coordination. Centered around Loch Raven Dam Reservoir and Gunpowder Falls ... (Full Story & Photos)

CCVESA and Gamber & Community Fire Co. are honored to announce that EST students (Emergency Services Training Program) Trista Christiansen and Christian Often won the Gold Medal Saturday evening, showcasing their EMT skills. They participated in this skills competition on Saturday, April 18, at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center(CCCTC). Their event was one part of Skills USA statewide ... (Full Story & Photos)

Reports of a barn fire resulted in a long afternoon for Carroll County fire companies. The reported barn fire was located in the 900 block of Ridge Road in Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Co.'s first due area. The initial call was received at approximately 12:15 pm on Saturday, April 18.

Gamber and Community Fire Co. along with many neighboring fire departments including Baltimore County and ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Gamber and Community Fire Company is selling a 2003 Pierce Dash Engine/Tanker tandem axle fire apparatus.

The unit is to be sold "As Is." The asking price is $250,000.00 or best offer. The fire company has the right to refuse any or all offers or bids.

More photos at https://gambervfd.org/news/909/-Reduced-Price-2003-Pierce-Engine-Tanker-For-Sale-250000-#

Service Records Available.

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The Gamber and Community Fire Company is selling a 2003 Pierce Dash Engine/Tanker tandem axle fire apparatus.

The unit is to be sold "As Is." The asking price is $250,000.00 or best offer. The fire company has the right to refuse any or all offers or bids.

Unit is currently in service.

Service Records Available.

Pump, hose, and ladder tests are all current.

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From April 26–May 3, 2026, join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in honoring America’s fallen fire heroes by lighting up red. Landmarks, fire departments, businesses, organizations, and families are invited to take part in this nationwide tribute leading up to National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Light up—and share why.

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Local firefighters were alerted for a woods fire on Oak Tree Road in Winfield's district at 2:38 pm on Sunday, April 12. Gamber & Community Fire Co. responded with Brush 136 and Engine 131. Firefighters assisted Winfield units in extinguishing the fire. All units returned to service after approximately one hour.... (Full Story & Photos)