20080703 Westminster Fire Department Engine 32 on Main Street

Westminster Fire Department Engine 32 on Main Street in Westminster

July 3rd, 2008 Kevin Dayhoff

Engine 32 of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department in Westminster, MD is seen here returning from a call at the crosswalk on Main Street in front of the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library and Locust Street park.

20070703 Westminster firefighter has served for 30 years

Westminster firefighter has served for 30 years

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Mike Glass, a career engineer Westminster firefighter has served for 30 years

Members of the Westminster Fire Department last week took a moment to honor one of their own, Mike Glass, a career engineer who is celebrating 30 years of service.

As firefighters gathered around over sandwiches and ice cream cake, Westminster Fire Department Chief Jeff Alexander presented Glass with a plaque.

Chief Alexander noted that in 30 years Glass has seen "many changes, but through it all we could always count on Mike to be there."

Glass remarked that "it had been a pleasure" to serve all those years as he immediately fielded questions as to whether or not he would put in another 30 years.

At that point, members of the department could not help but mistake the otherwise serious ceremony for a roast.

Glass took some good-natured ribbing as stories of his three decades began to unfold. Glass, who was accompanied by his wife, Nancy, seemed to be able to give and good as he got.

One member was overheard to say, "Thirty years, wow, that's a long time. How did ya do it?"

"It wasn't easy. It wasn't easy," said Glass. "Now let's get back to work."

-- Kevin E. Dayhoff