Showing posts with label Fire prevention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fire prevention. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Westminster Fire Dept. Open House Oct. 13, 2018



September 12, 2018

By Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Chaplain and PIO Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com  

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. More information to come…

Stop, drop, and roll on over to the fire department for a fun-filled day: Chick-fil-a sandwiches; Firehouse Subs; drinks; Activities for children; Junior Fire Fighter Obstacle Course; Fire Prevention; Health Department Booth; Museum Tours with antique fire equipment; …And much more!!
Westminster Fire Dept. 28 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157

When: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information call 410-848-1800




The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1, is dedicated to providing quality Emergency Services to our community through the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens of our community to enhance our ability to protect life, property, and the environment.
http://www.westminstervfd.org/2018/09/12/westminster-open-house-oct-13/
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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Treasurer Caroline Babylon leads a number of children in a 'stop, drop, and roll' demonstration


Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Treasurer Caroline Babylon leads a number of children in a 'stop, drop, and roll' demonstration for the safety and fire prevention program at the Third Annual KIDZPO at Grace Lutheran Church Sat March 25, 2017 21 Carroll St Westminster MD. 

Westminster Police Auxiliary members Ken Carlisle and Larry Myers, and WFD Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff assisted, but did not demonstrate the dropping and rolling portion of the demonstration. Just saying. But I am betting that the WFD Secretary and Fire Prevention Chair Jamie Petry or WFD Fundraising Chair Brenda Roper would have demonstrated the drop and roll well. 

Monday, January 11, 2016

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation


Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is dedicated to improving the life-saving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their communities. http://www.FirehouseSubs.com/Foundation Firehouse Subs Public Safety on Twitter: @savinglives Facebook: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation https://www.facebook.com/FirehouseSubsFoundation/timeline

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Friday, January 16, 2015

First Female Regional Commander Takes Charge of the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal

First Female Regional Commander Takes Charge of the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the State Fire Marshal

January 14, 2015

According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal:

The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is pleased to announce the appointment of Caryn L. McMahon, to the position of Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal. She has been assigned to the Upper Eastern Regional Office (UERO) located in Easton, Maryland. The office is responsible for fire investigations, inspections, plans reviews and community outreach for Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties.

Chief McMahon was raised in Southern Maryland and graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 2003. McMahon remains an active member of Hughesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad since joining in September 2002, where she has previously held the offices of Sergeant to Assistant EMS Chief. McMahon first came to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as a College Intern in the summer of 2006.

While she worked through the summer, she exhibited an enthusiastic interest for the investigative field. McMahon graduated the following semester from Methodist University in North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology as Magna Cum Laude. She was later hired by the OSFM as a Special Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal in January 2007 to perform contractual daycare inspections. She worked in that position while she pursued a sworn Deputy Fire Marshal position until she was hired in November 2007.

She graduated from Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy in May 2008. She has investigated and assisted with the investigations of hundreds of fires. McMahon's success has led to many arrests and convictions throughout Southern Maryland. McMahon has been nominated for Deputy Fire Marshal of the Year three times regionally, and was recognized as the State Deputy Fire Marshal of the Year in 2011. In 2011, McMahon was also selected for the Exceptional Police Performance Award by the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association.

When not devoting her time to fire investigations, prevention and awareness, McMahon is involved with Hughesville Little League Softball, where she has coached and coordinated with the league for over five years. She is also an active parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Bryantown, where she grew up in faith. McMahon and her husband, Daniel, have two wonderful children and continue to reside in Southern Maryland.

Chief McMahon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position and will be a valuable asset to the command team and the agency, stated State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Caryn McMahon on her new position within our agency.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

September Is Campus Fire Safety Month

September Is Campus Fire Safety Month


PIKESVILLE, MD (September 13, 2013) – The beginning of a new term means classes, homework, friends and parties.  With such hectic lives, students often do not pay attention to one thing that could seriously injure or kill them: Fire.  As a new semester begins on college campuses throughout the state, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci reminds students to take actions to protect themselves and their friends from the devastating effects of fire.  

An estimated 85% of fire deaths occur in off campus apartments and homes, which is where a majority of college students live. This is the primary reason why the State of Maryland has declared September as ‘Campus Fire Safety Month.’  

“Unfortunately, most college students do not fully appreciate how quickly a fire can grow out of control,” said the State Fire Marshal  “Studies have shown you have an average of three minutes from when the first smoke alarm sounds to escape the effects of fire.  Students need to realize they are not invincible, fires do happen in campus related settings and they can take proactive steps to protect themselves no matter where they live.”

Many fatal fires involving college students have one or more of four common elements:. 

(1). Carelessly disposed of smoking materials are a contributing cause of fatal fires in all residences including rental properties where college students live.  Students also fall victim to fires started by unattended open flame devices, such as candles.

(2). Missing or dead batteries are the leading cause for smoke alarms not working properly.

(3). The influence of alcohol, although not condoned by college administrators, is sometimes a factor in college related activities.  Studies show alcohol decreases inhibition and impairs judgment, which can increase a student’s risk of not waking to the sound of a smoke alarm and potentially not surviving the effects of fire. 

(4). Living in properties that lack the protection afforded by an automatic fire sprinkler system.

The State Fire Marshal offers these safety tips for both parents and students when going    off to college:

Check for the proper installation of working smoke alarms.  These devices provide early warning no matter where the fire starts, giving more chance for escape.

Test smoke alarms monthly and replace the batteries as needed.

Look for housing that is equipped with automatic sprinkler systems.  Not every residence hall or rental property has them.

Know at least two ways out of every room and the building.

If smoking is allowed, designate an area outside.  Properly dispose of smoking materials in sturdy ashtrays and ensure they are completely extinguished.  Just in case, always check cushions in chairs and sofas for smoldering cigarettes.

If using extension cords, use only approved laboratory listed cords such as UL®, and don’t overload the electrical outlets.

Consider using flameless candles or battery operated lights instead of regular wax candles.

If using regular candles, never leave them or other open flame type devices unattended and keep combustibles away from their location at all times.  Always extinguish the flame prior to leaving the room.

Cooking should only occur in permitted locations.  Never leave cooking food unattended.

If using a barbeque grill, fire pit, chiminea or other outdoor open flame device, check out the local regulations beforehand.  When these items are used improperly, an enjoyable time can quickly turn into a tragedy.

For more information about campus fire safety related issues, please see the following websites:


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          The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. 

For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto our website at: www.mdsp.org/firemarshal and/or http://facebook.com/MarylandStateFireMarshal




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Friday, January 6, 2012

Focus on Fire Safety: Fire Escape Plans - Westminster, MD Patch


Make a point to create a fire escape plan for your home in 2012. By Kym Byrnes


"The Insurance Journal reports that nearly one third of all residential fires occur in the winter months. Winter house fires can start from too many holiday lights plugged into an outlet, portable heaters or fireplaces left on all night.

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has released information to help homeowners be safe in the event of a fire.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

A message from your local fire department


A message from your local fire department

April 16, 2009 - June 19, 2008

Mrs. Owl and I, Bob Ruby and Robin Stansbury – and the Westminster Fire Department have scheduled several fire prevention events in the recent past and more are scheduled for the near future…

And I recently wrote a column on “Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 By Kevin E. Dayhoff,” (Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 By Kevin E. Dayhoff Other recent columns by Kevin Dayhoff)

… In which I noted: “Fire safety remains a serious concern for out community even today. Just last Saturday, my wife, Miss Caroline, Westminster firefighter Bob Ruby and I staffed a fire prevention and safety booth at the William Winchester Elementary School Spring Carnival.

It is never too early to start teaching your children fire safety. As history shows us -- it's everyone's concern and it can be a matter of life and death.”

For the upcoming fire prevention events at some of the local schools, what do you think of showing the video below?

I mean, it would get their attention – and probably would not be forgotten quickly… Well, take a look and tell me what ya think?

Fire is serious business

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Sunday, May 9, 2004

Carroll County Times: Fire marshals to start inspecting buildings again

Carroll County Times: Fire marshals to start inspecting buildings again

By Jamie Kelly, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 07, 2004

Update: Yes the kink is dead and has been removed. Thanks to the reader who called it to my attention. I searched in vain for a working link. Until then, I’ll put the rest of the story-up and hope that no one complains… Just saying…

It's been seven years, but the state fire marshal's office is going to start inspecting buildings again.

Allen Gosnell, deputy chief state fire marshal, said the state office approved hiring two civilians to inspect new buildings. The purpose, he said, is to free up the deputy state fire marshals to do investigations. The inspections stopped because fire marshals had too much other work to do, he said.

The deputy fire marshals are trained law enforcement officers, Gosnell said, and they have to investigate fires in Carroll, Frederick and Howard counties. Last year, they investigated 162 fires regionwide, he said. Seven years ago, they kept getting called away from inspections to investigate fires, he said, so they stopped doing them.

One of the inspectors will also work on catching up on all the businesses that haven't been inspected, Gosnell said. He said he didn't have an exact count of how many buildings there were, but said they probably numbered in the hundreds.

Mike Maring, chief of permits and inspections for the county, said the fire safety inspections will work the same way other building inspections do: He notifies the fire marshal's office, they inspect the building, and if they approve, he issues an occupancy permit.

Yes the kink is dead and has been removed. Thanks to the reader who called it to my attention. I searched in vain for a working link. Until then, I’ll put the rest of the story-up and hope that no one complains…

The civilian inspectors will coordinate with the county's permits office, Gosnell said. Both of the men are experienced, he said, and are certified in fire inspections.

"They're at the top of the trade," he said.

The inspections serve two purposes, Gosnell said. First, they make sure there are escape routes for all the people using the building.

There are regulations that dictate how many exits buildings need to have, he said, as well as how large the exits need to be. The inspectors also look at how easy it is to get through the exits, Gosnell said, to make sure people will be able to use them.

The second part of the inspections looks at fire prevention, Gosnell said. The inspector will look at any potential fire hazards, as well as whether the building has properly functioning smoke detectors.

If the inspectors find a violation of code, the business has 15 days to fix the problem, he said. He said the business can also appeal the decision to him, and he'll come out and look at the problems.

"We want to work with them to make the occupants safe," he said.

Leon Fleming, Carroll County Volunteer Fireman's Association/county liaison, said he thought the new inspections would help to prevent fires. Baltimore County has a similar program, he said, and it has reduced the number of fires by pointing out hazards before they cause any damage.

He said he hoped county firefighters could go along with the inspectors, so they could get a sense of what the buildings look like, how large they are and any hazards that might be there.

That, he said, will help them fight any fire that might happen there.

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