04/05/2021: [Sta 2 Fire]14:12CT: TROUBLE BREATHING ALS 1440 POPES CREEK DR BOX:0208 DUE:M29,E21 21005577 14:15
04/04/2021: [Sta 2 Fire]06:24CT: VEHICLE COLLISION BLS S MAIN ST / GILL AV BOX:0208 DUE:CF2,A48,T2,M29 21005485 06:25
Mission Statement
The Hampstead Volunteer Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1 is dedicated to protecting and preserving the lives, property, and environment of the citizens and visitors of the communities to which we serve. We will achieve this by providing the highest levels of fire suppression, rescue services, and emergency medical care through continual training, public education, and emergency response.
We need your support!! We will be breaking ground this spring for our new fire station & community hall. This project will be a two year project and cost us $6 million. It is events like the ones listed below that make it financially possible to undertake a project of this magnitude. Please check here and our company Facebook page for updates throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your support.... (Full Story & Photos)
On 3/1/21 at approx. 1700 hrs. T-2 was alerted to respond with Baltimore County units for a motor vehicle collision (MVC) While enroute the dispatcher advised that it was a multi vehicle collision with a vehicle into a house. T-2 arrived on location with Medic 855 from Upperco VFC and found a 2 vehicle MVC that resulted in a pickup truck going airborne and striking a house. All occupants were out ... (Full Story & Photos)
Starting April 6th, Food Trucks are back at the Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company. Trucks will be at HVFC every other Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm through October.
We are also seeking local Musical talent to perform at a few events. If you’re interested or may know someone who may be, please have them contact us. ... (Full Story & Photos)
During our 120 years of service to the Hampstead community the demands on the fire, rescue and emergency medical services has grown exponentially in complexity, sophistication and skills required to deliver these advanced services. Our current building located at 1341 North Main Street in Hampstead was built in the early 1970s and was never designed to house duty crews or to address the complexities ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company has ushered in the new year in a big way! After many hours of training and laying out equipment, we have officially placed in service Engine 21. This is the culmination of a 5 year project that began in May of 2016. Engine 21 is a 2020 Seagrave (Capitol Cab) 1,500 GPM / 1,000 gallon tank engine. It is equipped with LED warning light package and all LED scene lighting.
HVFC would like to thank the North Carroll Hot Shots Fastpitch Softball organization for their generous $500 donation. The Hot Shots donated concession profits from a recent softball tournament they hosted.
HVFC has several members and their families that are active within the Hot Shots organization.
Pictures below (left to right): HVFC Member & Hot Shots Coach Melissa Smith
Today members trained with our new Hurst EWXT battery operated hydraulic rescue tools. Our new tools consist of S799 Cutter, SP777 Spreader, SC758 Combo, R521 and R522 Ram. The battery operated tools will allow us to deploy our tools quicker and not have to be connected directly to our truck. The new tools are also watertight and can be operated in water up to 11 feet deep if necessary. We will have ... (Full Story & Photos)
Tonight was a bittersweet evening for HVFC members. After 25 years of service to the citizens and visitors of the Town of Hampstead, the workhorse of our fleet left the station for the last time. Engine 23 was sold to the New Market Volunteer Fire Company in Frederick County where it will continue to serve the citizens of Maryland. Engine 21 a 2020 Seagrave Capitol Cab will replace Engine 23.... (Full Story)
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May 22, 2021
