Leppert Family Honored with MSFA Family Appreciation Program Award

On June 23, 2026, at the Annual Conv. of the Md. St. Firefighters Assoc., the Leppert family received the Family Appreciation Prog. Award

Maritime Fire Response is the keynote presentation at Maryland State Firefighters Association Convention

Maritime emergencies were the focus of a keynote presentation during the Maryland St. Firefighters Assoc. Convention Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Barn Fire Causes $50K Damage: Fire Marshal

A fire in a Carroll County barn caused an estimated $50,000 damage, according to the Maryland state fire marshal.

$50K Damage To Carroll County Barn Caused By Fire

A barn in Westminster sustained $50,000 damage Sunday from a fire. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause.

1 Hurt, 6 Displaced In Westminster House Fire

One person was treated at a hospital after a Westminster house fire that displaced six people, according to the state fire marshal's office.

Owner Burned In Car Fire, $3,500 Damage Reported

A Westminster resident was treated for burns after their car caught on fire Saturday morning, according to the state fire marshal's office.

4 Displaced By $250K Christmas Morning House Fire

Four residents have been displaced after a Christmas morning house fire caused $250,000 damage to a Westminster home, officials said.

SUV Driver Killed When Vehicle Strikes House, Telephone Pole

A Westminster man died when his SUV veered off the road, striking a fence, telephone pole and house over the weekend, state police said.

3 House Fires Cause $345K Damage In Carroll County

Three separate house fires over the weekend in Carroll County caused a total of $345,000 damage. Two were on or near decks.

National Night Out events in Westminster

By all reports, National Night Out events in Westminster – and throughout Carroll County were well attended and a great success.

A Tribute to Richard N. 'Dick' Gehr Firefighter

On Wednesday, March 30, 2005, the greater Westminster community suffered a great loss with the passing of Richard N. "Dick" Gehr.

Police officer shot and killed at UMPC in York Pa

Three police officers were shot at an incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday, February 22.

MD Man Who Physically, Sexually Abused His Daughters Sentenced

Prosecutors said Mohammed Hossain sexually abused his oldest daughter repeatedly for more than six years.

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Injures MD Family Of 6 In GA

A Maryland family was recently injured in a Georgia crash that killed a man, authorities said.

Firefighter Charged With Setting Fires In Carroll County

A volunteer Carroll County firefighter has been charged with setting fires over the last year in the Eldersburg and Liberty Reservoir areas.

Woman Slammed Child, 7, On Asphalt Before Biting 3 Officers: Police

Authorities said witnesses put a child in their car for protection after a mom slammed the youth outside a Waldorf urgent care facility.

4 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Carroll County Road: Police

The victims ranged in age from 17 to 72, police said.

Steroid-Fueled Attack On Jan. 6 Lands MD Man Prison Time

Rodney Milstreed of Carroll County was sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting Capitol police officers with a wooden club.

Homemade Bomb Targeted Romantic Rival In MD: Authorities

Clayton McCoy of Ohio will spend 22 years in prison after he delivered a bomb to the MD home of the boyfriend of a woman he wanted to date.

MD State Police Recover $18K For Victim Of Phone Scam

According to police, an unknown caller claimed they were a Walmart representative and asked the victim to send $18,000 to repay a debt.

MD Man Severely Burned Making Homemade Fireworks: State Fire Marshal

The state fire marshal and the ATF are investigating a fire that severely burned a Westminster man while he made homemade fireworks.

Morning fire claims life of shopkeeper. One firefighter hospitalalized

Over 100 firefighters from throughout Carroll County responded to an early morning fire in the unit block of West Main Street in Westminster

Ohio Man Drove Bomb To Maryland, Targeted Romantic Rival: Prosecutors

A bombing victim spent nearly 3 weeks in the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries to remove shrapnel from his body, authorities said.

Man Shot Multiple Times At Boston Inn In Westminster

According to Maryland State Police, the victim has been flown to the University of Maryland's shock trauma center for treatment.

On January 26, 1931 Westminster Firefighter Joe Hahn died.

On January 26, 1931 the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 suffered one the two Line of Duty Deaths in the company's history

Line of Duty Death of Paramedic/Firefighter Robert A. Jones

Paramedic/Firefighter Jones was exposed to and contracted COVID-19 in December 2021. He succumbed to the virus on January 20, 2022.

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department: Passing Of Life Member Gilbert A. Roper

With deep regret, the Westminster Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member Gilbert A. Roper. Gil served Westminster Fire Dep ...

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department: Members Visit A Long Time Member/employee

On Monday, August 23, some members and an engine crew took some time out to visit our long time member and for many years, a career engi ...

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department: Training – House Burning Provides Life-Like Critical Training For Our Firefighters

On Sunday May 30, we conducted a live training evolution on Tannery Road in Westminster. Despite the cold temperatures and periodic rain ...

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department: WFD Statement On The Resignation Of Director Robert McCoy

Please read the attached statement regarding the Westminster Fire Department's stance on the resignation announcement of Fire and EMS Di ...

Nathan Chris Baker Foundation provides dinner to firefighters

On Friday, May 1, 2020: The Nathan Chris Baker Foundation had Genova's pizza delivered to the Westminster Fire Department

The Westminster Fire Department remembers past Chief DuVall

On Friday, April 23, 2004, Carroll County and the greater Westminster community suffered a great loss with the passing of Robert DuVall

Brent Whalen provides lunches for the Westminster Fire Department

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 would like to give a shout out to Brent Whalen for his generosity.

Early morning two-alarm fire injures one fire fighter

An early morning two-alarm fire in a commercial building in the 1000 block of Baltimore Blvd. – Rte 140, injured one firefighter.

Teen Drinking Party At Hotel Violates Governor's Order: Police

A man was charged with violating the governor’s executive order by hosting a teen drinking party at a Carroll County hotel, police said.

Maximum Sentence Issued In Black Rock Dog Abuse Case

A judge sentenced John J. Roberts to 33 years in prison, suspending all but 11 years.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 news and information

There are events all throughout Carroll County…

Razor Blade Found In Carnival Toy: Carroll County Sheriff

Officials advise those who won carnival toys to check them for objects that shouldn't be there.

Ex Carroll County Teacher Sentenced To Prison For Child Porn

The one-time "Teacher of the Year" honoree from Carroll County will be on a lifetime of supervised probation after he gets out of prison.

Firefighter Dies After Carroll Driver's Head-On Crash: Police

Police said a Carroll County man passed someone on the wrong part of the road, causing a head-on collision after which a firefighter died.