The Carroll County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (CCDFEMS) proudly announces the official launch of its prehospital Low-Titer O Positive (LTO+) Whole Blood Program. With this milestone, Carroll County becomes the 5th prehospital EMS agency in Maryland, and the 270th agency nationwide, to implement the lifesaving use of LTO+ Whole Blood in the prehospital setting.
For decades, the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, May 8th, Winfield President Carl Broussard and Fire Chief Austin Johnstone went in front of the Carroll County Commissioners to obtain a low-interest loan from Carroll County Government. This loan will be used in the purchase of our new Tanker 14.
All fire apparatus are still funded 100% by your local volunteer fire departments. This low-interest loan will allow us to buy our apparatus ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, at our Monthly Membership Meeting, we had a presentation from the Winfield Cavaliers Football & Cheer Program. They presented a very nice Jersey to display at our station. This was in recognition for use of our light towers during practices.

We also presented Rodney Valentine with a certificate from the Maryland State Firefighters Association for recognition of over 50 years of service, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today a couple members of the New Tanker Committee and some special guests visited 4 Guys Fire Trucks for the Pre-Paint Inspection of our new Tanker 14.

We were able to see the body and chassis mated together. There is still some work to do but we are hoping to go back up for final Inspection within the next month or so.... (Full Story & Photos)

The tank arrived at 4Guys and is starting to be wrapped.

Body compartments are well on their way!

Our next inspection visit is right around the corner!... (Full Story & Photos)