Firefighters quick to extinguish flames in Westminster house fire

Firefighters quick to extinguish flames in Westminster house fire

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A Westminster home was damaged following a fire Thursday evening.

The call for service went out just after 6 p.m., and firefighters from Westminster, Reese, New Windsor, and Pleasant Valley companies responded to the residence in the 600 block of Spring Meadow Drive.

Upon arrival, responders observed smoke showing from the single-family dwelling, according to Kevin Dayhoff, spokesman and chaplain for the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department.

Westminster initiated an interior attack, and the fire was immediately extinguished, he said. Significant damage to the structure was observed.

No injuries were reported. Family is assisting the displaced occupants.

The incident remains under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

The Westminster Volunteer Fire Department asks that residents take special care with fire safety.

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Carroll County Firefighters respond to house fire in Westminster by reporter Jacob deNobel

Firefighters respond to house fire in Westminster Jacob deNobel

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-western-chapel-house-fire-20170329-story.html

Carroll County firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday morning in the 1300 block of Western Chapel Road in Westminster.

According to Westminster volunteer fire company chaplain Kevin Dayhoff, a call was received at about 10:30 a.m. for a house fire at a single family split-level home. Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-western-chapel-house-fire-20170329-story.html Twitter.com/Jacob_deNobel

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October 20, 2013: Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster

 

October 20, 2013: Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/october-20-2013-carroll-county.html 

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com Sunday, October 20, 2013

http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/carroll-county-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vetville-in-westminster

 

Carroll County volunteer firefighters from throughout the county responded Sunday afternoon to a laundry room fire at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue, near Sullivan Avenue and Route 140 in northwest Westminster.

The complex, known locally as “Vetville,” dates back to 1946, when the housing units were built “by the government for the GIs who are attending or will attend Western Maryland College under the GI Bill of Rights,” according to a newspaper account in the now-defunct Democratic Advocate.

“A one-story construction, set up on cement blocks, with a brick-like celetex finish, they will fill the hopes of many GIs who plan to finish their education with their families. The apartments are made up of living room, two bedrooms, two closets and a kitchen, to be fully equipped with sink, stove and refrigerator…”

It is believed that the last fire occurred in Vetville on November 2, 2003, when, “A two-alarm fire … destroyed a four-unit apartment building in Westminster, but its eight residents, including two children, escaped without injuries,” according to an article in the Baltimore Sun.

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Carroll County volunteer firefighters from throughout the county responded Sunday afternoon to a laundry room fire at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue. Photo 2(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013

Firefighters and equipment from Pleasant Valley, Lineboro, Reese, and New Windsor quickly joined Westminster firefighters at “Vetville.” Photo 3(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013

On Sunday, two additional apartment units were damaged at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue. Photo 12(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013.

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Updated April 23, 2016
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The paperwork never stops these days for fire companies.

In the wee hours of the morning, Sat. morning, April 23, 2016: The paperwork never stops these days for fire companies. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-paperwork-never-stops-these-days.html 

40 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Counties respond to #Westminster house #fire

40 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Counties respond to #Westminster house #fire http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/04/40-firefighters-from-carroll-and.html

Dry conditions at the end of winter and early spring only heighten the fire danger out there. Please have a safe spring.

Firefighters and first responders see a little too much of each other in the spring. The fire marshal’s office and the Carroll County fire departments take this opportunity to remind you to not have first responders over to your house this spring as uninvited guests.

“Although we are very friendly, this time of the year, we are way too serious to attend your spring get-together in the event of a fire. Ensure your guests are aware of all available exits if a fire would occur… The leading cause of fires in the kitchen are unattended cooking and carelessly discarded cigarette.

Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. And if you are going to be careless, have extra food available in case 40 firefighters need to stop by in the middle of the day to come tromping through your house. Happy spring from your local Carroll County fire department of the fire marshal’s office.

Westminster fire department chaplain and public information officer Kevin E. Dayhoff

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40 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Counties responded to a house fire on West George Street in Westminster Thursday

After fire, Westminster home ruled uninhabitable

March 31, 2016 by Heather Mongilio for the Carroll County Times http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/communities/westminster/ph-cc-george-street-house-fire-20160331-story.html

A house on West George Street is uninhabitable after a fire Thursday afternoon.

A two-story wood dwelling caught on fire because of discarded smoking material, according to a news release from the State Fire Marshal's Office.

The Fire Marshal's Office ruled that the fire's cause was accidental. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused about $10,000 worth of damage to the structure, according to the release.

The Westminster Volunteer Fire Company was called to a fire in the unit block of West George Street at about 2:11 p.m., with a call for rapid intervention coming nine minutes later, said Kevin Dayhoff, spokesman for the fire company.

Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/communities/westminster/ph-cc-george-street-house-fire-20160331-story.html

40 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Counties responded to a house fire on West George Street in Westminster Thursday, March 31, 2016. Pictures courtesy of the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept – PIO Kevin Dayhoff

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Update - Home damaged in early morning Westminster fire, no one injured

Update: Home damaged in early morning Westminster fire, no one injured http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/11/update-home-damaged-in-early-morning.html

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House condemned after fire in Westminster - ABC2News.com: http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/carroll-county/house-condemned-after-fire-in-westminster

Related: Westminster house fire brings heavy firefighter response By Jon Kelvey, Carroll County Times October 20, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-fire-in-greens-westminster-20151020-story.html

Home damaged in early morning Westminster fire, no one injured http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-westminster-fire-112515-20151125-story.html

November 25, 2015 S. Wayne Carter Jr. Carroll County Times

More than 50 firefighters from 10 companies in four counties were needed to get an early Wednesday morning fire under control in Westminster.

No injuries were reported, and it's unclear if anyone was home at the time of the blaze, according to an emailed report from Westminster Vol. Fire Company spokesman Kevin Dayhoff…

Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-westminster-fire-112515-20151125-story.html

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which appears to have originated in the carport of the one-story, single family home in the 500 block of Old Baltimore Road off Malcolm Drive, according to Dayhoff. The fire quickly spread to the adjacent house and a nearby vehicle and equipment trailer.

Firefighters received the call around 1:33 a.m., were on the scene by 1:37 a.m. and had the fire under control within an hour, according to Dayhoff.

About 50 firefighters from Westminster, Reese, Pleasant Valley, Gamber, Hampstead and Sykesville companies were dispatched in addition to firefighters from Reisterstown and Glyndon in Baltimore County, a unit from York County and an air support unit from Howard County, according to Dayhoff.

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Please be fire-safe out there for the holidays. As we were wrapping-up operations from the Old Baltimore Road fire, many of us exchanged our goodbyes and “Happy Holidays,” and in the dry dark humor of firefighters, many folks remarked how much it is a drag to see each other in the middle of the night.

After-all, face it, when we see each other in the middle of the night it is often as a result of a fire, traffic accident, illness or family tragedy. One firefighter told the truth, “Oh this is the season when we will see a lot of each other.” Sadly it is true. Although more research is needed, it always seems that fires and accidents increase in number during the holiday season. Be safe out there.

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Update: 3:25 p.m., Nov. 25, 2015

No injuries were reported. There were “two individuals at home when the fire started,” according to DSFM Bruce D. Bouch, director of public education and media affairs with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

According to a recent release by the fire marshal’s office, the cause of the fire was “Accidental due to ashes being placed in a plastic bag and put next to the shed.”

“During the winter months and the holiday season, it is especially important to dispose of all fireplace, cooking grill and wood stove ashes safely in a fireproof container away from the house and certainly away from anything combustible. Pour some water on the ashes – be fire safe to protect your property and your family,” said Dayhoff

“It is important to note that the folks who were home at the time of this fire got out safely because they had a working smoke alarm and the alarm alerted them that there was a fire... Take this opportunity to check your smoke alarm before friends and family visit for the holidays,” said Dayhoff

Firefighters and first responders see a little too much of each other during the holiday season. The fire marshal’s office and the Westminster fire department take this opportunity to remind you to not have first responders over to your house this holiday season as uninvited guests.

“Although we are very friendly, this time of the year, we are way too serious to attend your holiday get-together in the event of a fire. Ensure your guests are aware of all available exits if a fire would occur… The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. And if you are going to be careless, have extra food available in case 50 firefighters need to stop by in the middle of the night to come tromping through your house. Happy holidays from your local Carroll County fire department of the fire marshal’s office.

Westminster fire department chaplain and public information officer Kevin E. Dayhoff

Update - Home damaged in early morning Westminster fire, no one injured

Related: Westminster house fire brings heavy firefighter response By Jon Kelvey, Carroll County Times October 20, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-fire-in-greens-westminster-20151020-story.html

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Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal arson fighting canine passes away

Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal arson fighting canine passes away http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/09/office-of-maryland-state-fire-marshal.html

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“Inez,” Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal arson fighting canine passes away Friday, September 18, 2015 after a sudden illness with her partner/handler, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Howard Ewing and his wife Michelle at her side.

September 19, 2015

It is with deep regret that State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci announces the death of “Inez”, she was previously one of the three K-9 accelerant detection teams the Office of the State Fire Marshal operates. She passed away in the late evening hours yesterday, Friday, September 18, 2015 after a sudden illness. Inez passed away peacefully with her partner/handler, Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Howard Ewing and his wife Michelle at her side. Inez should be remembered for all of her hard work and dedication to the field of arson detection and fire prevention. She has been recognized over the years for her outstanding work including her and Deputy Ewing being awarded 2007 Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year. As a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) trained dog she also traveled far and wide on a variety of cases. It is estimated Inez worked over 500 cases in her career.

Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Ewing and K-9 partner Inez were an exceptional tool used against arson in the State of Maryland. She was trained at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) canine training facility in Front Royal, Virginia. Inez was a member of ATF’s Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Class #50. Inez successfully completed six weeks of “imprintation” training, as well as five weeks of “handler and dog” training. Canines have proven to be an invaluable tool in assisting arson investigators determining if flammable liquids were used to start a fire. Inez was trained to find ignitable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, etc. She graduated in 2005 and retired April 25, 2014.

Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Ewing is a fifteen year veteran of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. He has been assigned to the Northeast Region, consisting of Carroll, Harford and Cecil counties for 14 of those years and was previously assigned to the Lower Shore Region.

“During times like this, no words can possibly express the sorrow we all feel in the loss of our beloved friend, partner and co-worker. We ask, however, as a fitting tribute that we recall those fond memories she brought to us and reflect on the many accomplishments she achieved during her life time” stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci

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Carroll firefighters respond to a house fire on Western Chapel Road

Carroll firefighters respond to a house fire on Western Chapel Road http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/07/carroll-firefighters-respond-to-house.html

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July 29, 2015

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department PIO Kevin Dayhoff

Eighty firefighters from eight Carroll County fire companies responded late Tuesday evening to fight a single-alarm house fire in the 1300 block of Western Chapel Road.

The first came into the Carroll County emergency operations center for an investigation of a reported large outdoor fire at 10:18 p.m. At 10:34 the fire was upgraded to a box alarm for a house fire, and shortly after a tanker task force was requested to help supply water.

Firefighters from Westminster, Union Bridge, New Windsor, Pleasant Valley, Manchester, Taneytown, Hampstead, and Gamber remained on the scene for over three hours. The fire was declared under control shortly after midnight, according to the EOC. Units from Frederick and Baltimore County backed-up county stations.

New Windsor firefighters stayed on the scene until past 4 a.m. to assist the fire marshall’s investigation.

The fire remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshall. According to the fire marshall’s office, the 2-story log home was vacant at the time and suffered $25,000 in damages. “The vacant home was being prepared for demolition. Anyone having information concerning this fire is asked to contact 410-386-3030.”

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department PIO Bob Cumberland and incident commander Josh Evans assisted with this article.

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This is the same house of the fire several months ago at 1329 Western Chapel Road:

December 23, 2014 1329 Western Chapel Road Westminster Fire Department PIO report. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/12/december-23-2014-1329-western-chapel.html

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For more information see the article in the Carroll County Times: Fire damages vacant cabin in New Windsor by Times Staff JULY 29, 2015, 9:52 AM: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cctnews-breaking-fire-burning-at-western-chapel-road-20150728-story.html

This story has been updated.

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