The EST Fire I class kicked off this morning with 16 EST students and 2 MFRI students. CCVESA 1st Vice President Bruce Fleming welcomed the students and introduced them to Instructor Ian Runkles. Good luck to all!... (Full Story & Photos)

The EST EMT class wrapped things up this week. Many thanks to Rachel Lloyd and Tracy Yingling who lectured on Forensic Patients and the Role of EMS Providers. A very thorough overview of managing the medical needs of various forensic patient types while doing your best to preserve evidence was discussed. It included patients who had experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, non-fatal strangulation ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is a nice list of 2026 fund raising events at the Carroll County Fire Stations.
Your support helps to keep the stations and fire equipment ready to respond when called.

Printable PDF is attached.

2026 Auxiliary and Fire Company Activities

Bingo Nights
Tuesday – Gamber
Tuesday – New Windsor
Wednesday – Pleasant Valley
1st and 3rd Wednesday – Hampstead
Thursday – Reese
Friday - Sykesville
Friday ... (Full Story & Photos)

After 30 years with Carroll County, Bryan Van Fossen has officially retired from his position. Pictures are from today's celebration party. Bryan and his role transferred to the Department of Fire and EMS. Chief Robinson presented a plaque to Bryan noting he is now the first retiree from CCDFEMS.

Bryan is 1st Vice-President at Westminster Fire Department and will remain active in the Carroll County ... (Full Story & Photos)

CCVESA 2nd Vice President Susan Mott and TCC Debbie Gartrell-Kemp attended the Leadership Carroll Non-profit Expo at Exploration Commons in Westminster. We discussed CCVESA, the Junior program, EST program, and provided CPR masks, pens and oven sticks.
We also raffled off a first aid kit.... (Full Story & Photos)