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 A few of our younger members have made video's for the company. Here are the links for two of them, first and second.  Thanks to Zach & Chris for your efforts.

OVERLAND ROPE RESCUE TRAINING JUNE 28 - Sunday afternoon members of the Hampstead Fire Company gathered for a Overland Rope Rescue Training session. This practical training consisted of overland rescue, rigging, mechanical advantage, z rigs, anchoring, knots, and high lines. Members went to the Hampstead Bypass to practice these evolutions. This training was hosted and overseen by ATR Technician and Fire Lieutenant Jared Brown from Hampstead. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hampstead Honor Guard with Engine/Tanker 24 supporting.

Junior Honor Guard In Ocean City Parade JUNE 20 - Under threatening skies with an ominous forecast, the Hampstead Junior Fire Company's Honor Guard participated in the huge parade sponsored by the Maryland State Firemen's Association at the MSFA's 117th Annual Convention and Conference. This year was the third consecutive year that the juniors joined in the parade, and this year also saw the largest contingent of Hampstead juniors in Ocean City. ... (Full Story & Photos)

CELE-BREE LEARNING CENTER VISITS FIREHOUSE JUNE 15 - On Monday June 15, 2009 firefighters gave the Cele-Bree learning center a tour of the fire department. While there the members spoke to the kids about fire safety and what to do in the case of an emergency. The kids were able to see what a firefighter looked like dressed up, and ready to fight a fire. They then had a chance to try on the turnout gear themselves, as well as a chance to spray water ... (Full Story & Photos)

FF/Emt Menchey talking to the kids

HAMPSTEAD DAY MAY 23 - Saturday, May 23, was another successful Hampstead Day raising money for the Hampstead Fire Company. The fire company sold pit beef, french fries, and drinks. The Juniors were sold popcorn, and hosted the Fire prevention trailer. Families from all over came to Hampstead to enjoy the annual festival. People shopped along the street, got lunch at the fire house, and were able to see two medevac helicopters ... (Full Story & Photos)

HONOR GUARD PRESENTS COLORS AT COUNTY CONVENTION MAY 16 - Saturday afternoon the Hampstead Junior Fire Department Honor Guard was privileged in presenting the Colors during the annual Carroll County Emergency Services convention hosted by Winfield Fire Company. The Honor Guard presented the National, State, County, and Company colors in the beginning of the memorial service commemorating the fallen members and Ladies Auxiliary members of the past year. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

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FATAL FIRE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY MAY 01 - Early Friday morning Station 2 was dispatched for a dwelling fire on Pleasant Meadow road in the Upperco area of Baltimore County. Truck 2 with 5 volunteers and E/T - 24 with 4 volunteers responded quickly arriving within minutes to find a 2 story farmhouse with heavy fire in the rear on the 2nd floor. E/T - 24 advanced hand lines into the 2nd floor while truck 2's crew initiated a search of both ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lions Honor Firefighter of the Year APRIL 30 - On the evening of April 28th one of Hampstead's Bravest was honored by the Hampstead Lions Club as Firefighter of the Year. The Lions Club holds a banquet annually where they enjoy fellowship, great food and take time to honor some of the people that have given back to the community. This year's honoree was Christopher Ray, a Firefighter/EMT with the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company since 2005. ... (Full Story & Photos)

L-R: Chad Calhoun, President, Hampstead Lions Club; Chris Ray, Firefighter of the Year; Richard Yingling, Chief, Hampstead Fire Company; Chuck Ray, Assistant Chief, Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company (and Chris' dad).

DWELLING FIRE IN GREENMOUNT APRIL 30 - In the early evening hours of April 18th the firefighters of Hampstead and surrounding companies found themselves battling a smokey blaze in a single family dwelling. After returning from an unfounded smoke investigation, units were dispatched at 2055 hours to a reported house fire in the 3700 block of Zakira Court in the Greenmount section of Hampstead. Responding units on the initial dispatch ... (Full Story & Photos)


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