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2022 Incidents |
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Jan | 47 | 90 | 0 |
Feb | 45 | 74 | 1 |
Mar | 45 | 68 | 0 |
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Total | 137 | 232 | 1 |
Past Incidents |
| Fire | EMS | Dive |
2021 | 480 | 1114 | 17 |
2020 | 422 | 770 | 15 |
2019 | 453 | 809 | 14 |
2018 | 445 | 889 | 37 |
2017 | 478 | 936 | 11 |
2016 | 401 | 938 | 13 |
2015 | 441 | 940 | 15 |
2014 | 439 | 850 | 19 |
2013 | 390 | 773 | 12 |
2012 | 369 | 825 | 9 |
2011 | 383 | 698 | 36 |
2010 | 426 | 754 | 14 |
2009 | 455 | 721 | |
2008 | 539 | 754 | |
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2021 Awards Presented at March Company Meeting
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, March 22
The Gamber & Community Fire Company presented honors and awards to its members for 2021 after the regular company meetings on Monday, March 21, 2022
The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Sean Baldwin.
Chad Hastings was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising.
Todd Tracey was honored as the Administrative Member ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Sean Baldwin accepts the Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award from 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings (L) and President Dale Bollinger.
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Probationary Firefighters Complete Skill Checkoffs
Public Information Officer Todd Tracey, March 13
Early Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, Gamber's newest firefighters gathered to gain proficiency with skills learned in Firefighter I courses. Each firefighter must successfully pass the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute's (MFRI) Firefighter I course (135 hours of classroom instruction and practical skill evolutions) as well as MFRI's Hazardous Materials Operations course (36 hours). Gamber requires ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Engine 131 Responds to House Fire in Baltimore County
Public Information Officer Todd Tracey, March 13
Gamber's Engine 131 was alerted for a house fire in the 11000 blk of Long Lake Drive in Baltimore County Sunday morning. Upon arrival, Engine 131's crew operated in the basement division assisting with fire suppression and overhaul efforts. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photo Courtesy of Lt. Baldwin
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Firefighters respond to chicken coop fire
Recording Secretary Todd Tracey, March 11
Gamber & Community Fire Company Volunteers and Employees responded to a building fire early Wednesday Morning. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a 20'x20' chicken coop fully involved in fire.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire within 10 minutes followed by extensive overhaul operations. Initial investigation determined the point of origin to be a heat lamp within the structure. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber First Arriving Engine to Building Fire
Recording Secretary Todd Tracey, February 26
A group of Gamber & Community Fire Company volunteers and employees quickly transitioned from training to firefighting operations Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 12pm on Saturday, Gamber and surrounding companies were alerted for a structure fire in Reese's area. Gamber responded with Engine 131, Engine-Tanker 133, Engine 134, and Duty 13 within 2 minutes of dispatch. Chief 9-1 arrived shortly before ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Photo Courtesy of K. Sherfey
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Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Position Available
Jeff Fleming, February 22
We are seeking applications for Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic Position
Work Schedule:
10 Hours Day Shift, 14 Hours Night Shift
Job Announcement:
Responds to emergency calls to protect life and property; combats, extinguishes and prevents fires; drives emergency apparatus; participates in rescue extrication operations and provides advanced and basic emergency medical care to the sick and injured; ... (Full Story)
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Serious Crash Closes Rt. 91
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, February 18
Units from Gamber & Community Fire Co. and Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Co. were alerted for a serious crash with entrapment on Rt. 91 at the intersection of Old Gamber Rd. in Finksburg. The call was dispatched at 2:24 pm.
Units arrived on the scene where a small Nissan Versa had rear-ended a heavy duty Chevrolet pickup truck. The driver of the Nissan had to be extricated from the car. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Members Train on Forced Entry During County Wide Training
Assistant Chief Alan Barnes, February 13
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, several members and paid staff from the Gamber & Community Fire Company participated in countywide training sponsored by CCVESA. The February topic was forced entry. Members had the opportunity to practice several hands-on techniques to make entry into secured structures. This month's training was developed and taught by Gamber‘s own, firefighter Ian Runkles.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gamber Life Member, Tom Flater, Remembered
Public Information Officer Clay Myers, February 04
On January 30, 2022, Thomas M. Flater, III passed away after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's.
Tom was born on January 31, 1966 in Westminster and grew up in Gamber. He was quite proud of his family's history in Gamber and that he and his family still lived on what used to be the family farm.
Tom was a life member of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. He joined the Gamber Junior program in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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( Pictures provided by members of the Gamber & Community Fire Co. unless otherwise noted. )
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