Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No 1 Inc.

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“The department is a member organization that has volunteer members who pay dues.”

“The members can overturn decisions of the board, and can vote on certain matters of the board.”

“The department members elect the individuals on the board.”

“The administrator reviews the draft 990 prior to filing.”

“A conflict of interest policy is in place and is signed by the board of directors, members, and employees annually.”

“Compensation for paid employees is determined by the administrator. Annual rate increases are brought before the board for approval.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, form 1023, and related tax returns are available to the public upon request as well as on the guidestar.org website.”

“The westminster fire engine and hose co. No. 1, inc. Is dedicated to providing quality emergency services to our community through the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens of our community to enhance our ability to protect life, property, and the environment.”

“In june 2023, the organization merged into the county-wide combination fire and emergency system (carroll county dfems). During this bicentennial anniversary year of its founding, the members and officers of the westminster volunteer fire celebrate the long history of public service. We continue to be dedicated to our hometown and our neighbors, providing fire, rescue, and ems services to the community of westminster city and county. As the carroll county dfems evolves, our organization will continue to support the community with our volunteer first responders running calls with the county's paid personnel assigned to our station, with our four major pieces of firefighting equipment and three ambulances. Though the carroll county dfems has transitioned our paid employees into their system, our mission has not changed.”

“The westminster fire engine and hose co. No. 1 provides quality emergency services to the communities we are entrusted to protect and serve. Our mission is to provide for the safety and welfare of our community with the combined team efforts of our members, the local government organizations, and the citizens through prevention, preparation, and protection. We provide these services 24/7 365 in a safe, prompt, and professional manner. The company responded to 7,235 emergency responses, a five percent increase over last year's runs. Our members are very active within their community by educating numerous community groups and schools on fire prevention. Our members participated in community events such as national night out, camp cops, and the 4h fair. We have a very active junior firefighter program in which our adult leaders educate and prepare our youth to serve in the fire service. Seventy-six of our fire personnel recorded over 2,800 hours of individual training, ensuring the most effecient and effective service possible.”