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Gamber and Westminster hold a recruitment open house

Two Carroll County fire stations hold a retention and recruitment open house in April

Two Carroll County fire stations hold a retention and recruitment open house in April

April 7, 2019 by Westminster Fire Company PIO and Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff

Gamber and Community Open House will hold an open house today, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3838 Niner Rd, Finksburg, Maryland 21048. And Westminster will hold an open house on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

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Today, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Gamber, there will be live demonstrations and plenty of activities to see and do for the kids and the whole family. Stop by if you are in the area from Noon til 4 pm. on Sunday.

Other activities include:

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Inflatable Safety House to teach important fire safety lessons,

Child ID Kits, Games, Food, and More.

Public Safety Displays by State Fire Marshal’s Office, Carroll County

Sheriff’s Office, Department, Emergency Management, Humane Society, Health Department, Bureau of Aging, Citizen Services, State’s Attorney’s Office, Baltimore Environmental Police, Maryland Poison Center, and local Fire Equipment on display.

Demonstrations throughout the day

K9 Demo by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office

Auto Extrication Demo

Special appearance by Flash Max

New this year – Activities to see what it’s like to be a firefighter

Dragging fire hose

Simulating putting out a fire

Find your way through a simulated house

Putting on a firefighters gear

For more information please call (410) 795-3445 or Bridget at 443-375-0449

In the past I have covered the Gamber Open House in the spring for the newspaper. Find my article here: https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-gamber-open-house-2-20170423-story.html

And Westminster will hold an open house on Sunday, April 14, 2019

"The Westminster Volunteer Fire Department will be participating in the Maryland State Fireman's Association's statewide recruitment event on Sunday April 14th at the station on John Street in Downtown Westminster. Station and Apparatus tours will be offered and personnel will be available to answer any questions about becoming a member. Stop by between 12-5 PM to start your journey as a volunteer."

Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company

28 John Street

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