Engine 131 from Gamber & Community Fire Co. was dispatched to Baltimore County for a working fire in Reisterstown. Gamber was alerted at 1:40 pm on Friday, March 6 for mutual aide into Baltimore County along with Truck 2 from Hampstead. The incident was located on Shirley Manor Road off of Glyndon Drive.

Engine 131's crew assisted on the scene at several two-story townhouses and checked for extension ... (Full Story & Photos)

A community CPR/AED training event went off successfully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Twenty-four interested citizens took part in the training offered by the Gamber & Community Fire Co. Fire Prevention committee.

Gamber members Jeff Fleming, Joel Caple, and Amanda Caple conducted the training. Jeremy Sherfey coordinated the event.... (Full Story & Photos)

An early morning rescue challenged local firefighters, EMS providers, and sheriffs deputies on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:48 am. Snow was still falling from the overnight storm that totaled about 2-3 inches.

Units from Gamber, Winfield, and Sykesville along with DFEMS staff were alerted for a person trapped under a fallen tree in the 600 block of Klees Mill Road. The individual was working on ... (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 $325,000.00 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.

Contact person / Chad Hastings 443-375-2511 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The new apparatus committee traveled to the 4 Guys Fire Trucks factory in Meyersdale, PA. to check out progress on the new tanker and to conduct a pre-paint inspection. This took place on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The committee reported that all went well with only a few minor changes requested. The new truck heads into the paint shop next week. It looks like the unit will be completed in about ... (Full Story & Photos)

This just in from 4 Guys Fire Trucks:
Progress ongoing.
Pre-paint meeting set for 2/19/2026 at the manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.... (Full Story & Photos)

This just in from 4 Guys Fire Trucks:
Body mounted
Pump mounted
Tank wrapped
Work ongoing.
Pre-paint meeting set for 2/19/2026 weather pending.... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters, rescue technicians, and EMS providers gathered on Monday evening, February 2, 2026, to practice ice rescue skills and techniques. Officers from Gamber & Community Fire Co. hosted the event held at Deer Park’s pond. Members from Gamber, Winfield, Sykesville and DFEMS participated in the training.

Lieutenant Jack Bez and Firefighter Sean Baldwin planned and coordinated the training session.

Participants ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Fire Prevention Committee of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. hosted Home School students and their families from the surrounding neighborhoods on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Approximately 49 students who participated in the morning were elementary school age. Along with their parents and family members, there were 70 participants.

The afternoon session hosted middle and high school ages. Eleven ... (Full Story & Photos)

This is an update to the "New Tanker" story.

The new tank has been delivered and is in the process of being insulated. This will be followed by a stainless-steel covering. As you can see, the tanker body is in the process of being built. It's currently upside down until it’s ready to turn over for further work.

Photos provided by 4 Guys Fire Trucks and Bob Pursel of Commonwealth Fire Equipment Co., ... (Full Story & Photos)