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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July

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Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July

The real meaning of the Fourth in Carroll is steeped in history.

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Today, the 4th of July is accepted in modern history as the annual holiday commemorating the formal adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia.
However, the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August 1776.  The holiday was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, at which time the Declaration of Independence was read aloud, city bells rang, and bands played.
On July 9, 1777, The Pennsylvania Gazette wrote, “[…] Friday, the 4th of July inst. being the Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, was celebrated in this city with demonstrations of joy and festivity.
“[…]  The evening was closed with the ringing of bells, and at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.  Every thing was conducted with the greatest order and decorum, and the face of joy and gladness was universal.”
Independence Day – the 4th of July was not declared a legal holiday until 1941.
Nevertheless, in many respects, the celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 “had a profound impact on the lives of the settlers who lived the area that was to become Carroll County,” observed local historian Jay Graybeal in an article he wrote for the Historical Society of Carroll County many years ago...  http://westminster.patch.com/articles/carroll-county-celebrates-its-own-history-on-the-fourth-of-july

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Carroll County celebrates the flag Drawing by Kevin Dayhoff May 3, 2006 Westminster Patch http://t.co/oztj  http://twitpic.com/5i4st9

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Business Profile: Gizmos Art and more from Westminster Patch

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Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Business Profile: Gizmos Art and more from Westmin...: " 80° Editor Kym Byrnes : He Business Profile: Gizmos Art Business owner and community volunteer, Lyndi Stewart McNulty, tells Patch about..."

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 engine 33 was once again headed to Pleasant Valley in the early hours on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Units arrived to find a two-story vacant house well involved. Photo from Guy Garheart, courtesy of the Westminster fire department.
Blog: Never a Dull Moment at the Westminster Fire House

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

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Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

Fire department volunteers pose with fire suppression equipment in front of the Westminster fire station at 66 East Main Street in Westminster in a photo believed to have been taken around 1924.  The station was located there from 1896 to 1998.  Photo courtesy of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No.1.

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

Blog: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

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In June of 1924 volunteers from the six fire departments in existence at the time in Carroll County were no doubt comparing notes at their monthly meetings after the first ever-annual convention of the newly formed Carroll County Firemen’s Association...

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The six companies that formed the firemen’s association were: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1, first organized in 1823; Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company, 1887;Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company, 1900; Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department, 1915; Manchester's Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, 1893; and Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company, 1897.

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Today there are a total of 14 volunteer fire companies in the county.  In addition to the initial six companies that formed the association in 1923: The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company began organizing in 1921; Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company, 1931; Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company, 1933; and the New Windsor Fire and Hose Company No. 1 first came into being in 1908 and re-organized in 1948.

The Reese Volunteer Fire Company was incorporated on April 7, 1948; Harney Volunteer Fire Company, 1951; Winfield and Community Volunteer Fire Department,1964; and Gamber and Community Fire Company organized on August 22, 1963.

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Welcome to the Blog for Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 | Kevin E. Dayhoff | Jun 6, 2011 The volunteers of the Westminster fire department appreciate this opportunity to acquaint you with the vital work they do every single day of the year. Photos (4)

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers ISSUES |Kevin E. Dayhoff| Jun 8, 2011 Accident scene responders face increasing dangers as roadways are more congested with motorists who aren't always taking necessary precautions in moving past an accident scene. Photos (1)

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Take this Time to Educate Yourself about the Dangers of Heat Exposure HEALTH |Kevin E. Dayhoff| Jun 9, 2011 As we begin to experience excessive periods of heat, the Westminster Fire Department, along with other health care partners, would like to remind the public of the dangers of prolonged heat exposure. Photos (1)

Blog: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924 HISTORY | Kevin E. Dayhoff | Jun 13, 2011 Firefighters from across the county held the first-ever Carroll Co. Firemen’s Assoc. county convention on May 15, 1924 at the Westminster fire station located at 66 E. Main St. Westminster. Photos (1)

NEWS: Annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade Steeped in Tradition May 30, 2011 By Kevin Dayhoff … The annual Carroll Post 31 American Legion Westminster Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. today. The parade will begin at the west end of town at Comments (5)|Photos (2)

POLICE & FIRE: Westminster Fire Department Recognizes Top Responders By Kym Byrnes Feb 8, 2011 Tyler, Captain James Falise, Jr., Marshall Michael Garber, Assistant Marshall Kenny Carlisle, Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff, Historian James Brown, and Assistant Historian James… Photos (4)

NEWS: Junction, Inc. the Latest Victim of Budget Cuts By Kym Byrnes May 23, 2011 sources, especially for community outreach programs in the field of mental health and drug addiction," said Kevin Dayhoff, a Junction board member for the past 11 years. "It… Comments (1)|Photos (1)

NEWS: Junction Survives, Will Continue to Serve Community By Kym Byrnes Jun 13, 2011 keep the organization operating. … Kevin Dayhoff, a Junction board member for the past 11 years, said he is happy that a resolution was found that allows Junction to continue Comments (4)|Photos (1)

ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Off Track Art Exhibition with guest artist Kelly Heck May 6, 2011, 5:30pm–7:30pm 11 Liberty St, Westminster, MD

ARTS: "Lucky 13" by Off Track Art Showing at Birdie's Cafe By Kym Byrnes Jan 13, 2011  artistic visions of its partners. “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art is featuring the work of Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo  Photos (4)|

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Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

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Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Concern grows regarding the safety of the responders as highways get increasingly congested

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Traffic snared as a result of automobile accident at Lucabaugh Mill Road and Route 27

Concern grows regarding the safety of the responders as highways get increasingly congested

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: http://twitpic.com/58sgnk Accident scene responders face increasing dangers http://patch.com/B-gMq

June 5, 2011

By Kevin Dayhoff


Last Thursday afternoon, June 2, at 3:19 p.m. units from the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No.1, Maryland State Police Barrack G, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and Westminster Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with rescue at the intersection of Lucabaugh Mill Road and Route 27, just north of Westminster.

The accident and subsequent clean up, snarled traffic north of Westminster for well over an hour.

At least one person was transported from the scene to a local hospital.  No information is available as to the nature or extent of the victim’s injuries or their current status.

Responses to accident scenes are often very complex and are further complicated by roadways that are congested with more and more motorists who may not take the extra care necessary at an accident scene.

The primary concerns of the responders are two-fold.  One: quick, safe and methodical attention to all the injured as a result of the accident.  The responders are highly trained to quickly and safely provide emergency medical attention and get the accident victims to the hospital or to the R Adams Cowly Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in downtown Baltimore.

The second concurrent concern is to secure the scene so the responders may work safely – and the roadway near the accident scene stays safe for the motorists not involved in the accident.

Nationwide, concern continues to grow for the safety of the responders as the highways continue to get congested.  There is a growing perception driver behavior has deteriorated in recent years.  For more information, go to Responder Safety.com, a web site that was “Created as a Committee of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman’s Association…”

In February 2008, Steven L. Hess, of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department noted the increasing death toll on emergency responders in a paper entitled, “Traffic Incident Management: Reducing Personal Injuries and Property damage While Operating On Roadways.”

In his 99-page report, Hess notes that concerns for safety for emergency responders has grown since a 1999 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report.  The NIOSH recommended, “Fire Departments should ensure that fire fighters responding to a scene involving a highway incident or fire must first control the oncoming vehicle before safely turning their attention to the emergency…”

In a June 2001 NIOSH report, “Traffic Hazards to Fire Fighters While Working Along Roadways,” it was reported, “The number of fire fighters struck and killed by motor vehicles has dramatically increased within recent years…  Motorists accustomed to a clear, unobstructed roadway may not recognize and avoid closed lanes or emergency workers on or near the roadway.  In some cases, conditions can reduce a motorist’s ability to see and avoid fire fighters and apparatus… 

“These hazards are not limited to the fire service alone.  Other emergency service providers such as law enforcement officers, paramedics, and vehicle recovery personnel are also exposed to these hazards.”

When approaching an accident scene slow down, be patient, and watch and listen for instructions from emergency responders.

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Responses to accident scenes are often very complex and are further complicated by roadways that are congested with motorists who may not take the extra care necessary at an accident scene.

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Last Thursday afternoon, June 2, units from the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No.1 responded to a vehicle collision with rescue at the intersection of Lucabaugh Mill Road and Route 27, just north of Westminster.  The accident, and subsequent clean up, snarled traffic north of Westminster for well over an hour.

Westminster Fire Depart: CT:VCR LUCABAUGH MILL RD / RT 27 WEST BOX:0328 DUE:X39 RE32 RS9

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[20110602 VCR Rte27 Lucabaugh]

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June 8, 2011 http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/accident-scene-responders-face-increasing-dangers Accident scene responders face increasing dangers Kevin E. Dayhoff · Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Kevin Dayhoff has been a freelance writer and … Accident scene responders face increasing dangers as roadways are more congested with motorists who aren't always taking necessary precautions in moving past an accident scene.

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers - by Kevin Dayhoff on Westminster Patch  http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/accident-scene-responders-face-increasing-dangers 

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Kevin E. Dayhoff · Monday, June 6, 2011 Kevin Dayhoff has been a freelance writer and … The volunteers of the Westminster fire department appreciate this opportunity to acquaint you with the vital work they do every single day of the year. Read full post » http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/welcome-to-the-blog-for-westminster-fire-engine-and-hose-co-no-1 

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