Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association

Due to COVID-19 we did not hold a Miss Fire Prevention Contest for 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 the current Ambassadors have chosen to continue their reign

On Sunday, October 20, 2019 approximately 50 people gathered at The Public Safety Training Center in Westminster to watch the 2019-2020 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were two contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and three contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Amanda Gubernatis who represented New Windsor. Her first runner-up is Megan Wilhelm who represented Hampstead and the second runner up was Leiana Baxter who represented Winfield. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Ashley Paulsen from Hampstead and her first runner-up is Laurie Logue-Ruckman from Winfield. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Some of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2020 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss North Central Region in April 2020. Ashley will have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2020 as part of the MSFA annual convention. Carroll County has been represented numerous times over the last several years at the state level for both the Maryland Fire Chief's and MSFA. If you are interested in having one of our Ambassadors assist with your event please email carrollcountyfireprevention@ccvesa.org.

The MSFA Junior Miss North Central Region Contest was held on Sunday April 7, 2019 at the Gamber & Community Fire Company during their Annual Recruitment and Public Safety Open House. Colline Ruby Hampstead was crowned MSFA Jr. Miss North Central Region 2019-2020. Bri Gaigalas from New Windsor was crowned MSFA Junior Miss Runner Up North Central Region 2019-2020. Both Girls will be representing Carroll County by assisting with the Risk Watch Program at the MSFA Convention and attending numerous events throughtout the region.

On Sunday, October 14 approximately 50 people gathered at The Public Safety Training Center in Westminster to watch the 2018-2019 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were three contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and two contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Colline Ruby who represented Hampstead in the contest. Her first runner-up is Bri Gaigalas from New Windsor. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Kerrigan Spenner from Lineboro and her first runner-up is Sarah Norman from New Windsor. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Some of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2019 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2019. Kerrigan will have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2019 as part of the MSFA annual convention. Carroll County has been represented numerous times over the last several years at the state level.

On Sunday, October 22 approximately 50 people gathered at The Public Safety Training Center in Westminster to watch the 2017-2018 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were three contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Carla Clagett who represented Winfield in the contest. Her first runner-up is Amanda Gubernatis from New Windsor. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Taylor Blizzard from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Kerrigan Spenner from Hampstead. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Some of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2018 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2018. Taylor will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2018 as part of the MSFA annual convention. Carroll County has been represented numerous times over the last several years at the state level.

The MSFA in partnership with The Office of the State Fire Marshal once again sponsored a matching grant involving 10 year Smoke Alarms which were awarded to numerous stations in Carroll County.

Numerous Carroll County Ambassadors assisted with Risk Watch and the Parade during the MSFA Convention

MSFA North Central Region Junior Miss Fire Prevention Chosen for 2017-2018

The MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention was crowned on Saturday May 20, 2017 at the Union Bridge Fore Company during the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association Annual Convention. Elizabeth Hann from Hampstead was crowned MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2017-2018. Elizabeth will be representing Carroll County by assisting with the Risk Watch Program at the MSFA Convention and attending numerous events throughtout the region.

CCVESA Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Fire Prevention Week was October 9th through the 15th and once again we asked students in each of the Elementary Schools to help promote fire safety by designing a poster based on a specific theme.

The CCVESA Fire Prevention Committee selected the top 3 posters from each of the 3 grade levels at each school. These students were invited to the awards ceremony held on October 30, 2016 to be recognized for their posters. We also selected countywide winners from each of the 3 grade levels. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the contest in past years only 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th graders participate in the poster contest. The topics this year are as follows:

During the awards ceremony 56 students were recognized from 7 of the counties Elementary Schools. Below are pictures of the County Champions for each grade level that were in attendance at the awards ceremony. Each of the 56 children who participated was given a certificate and a filled pencil pouch. Students who won 3^rd place in the county received a fire safety cup. Students who received 2^nd place in the county also received a fire safety cup and a red drawstring bag with a fire safety message. Students who received 1^st place in the county also received the fire safety cup, the red drawstring bag, and a Sparky stuffed animal. Any student who was unable to attend the awards ceremony will have their poster, certificate, and gift delivered to their school to be distributed within a few days of the awards ceremony.

The CCVESA Fire Prevention Committee would like to thank the teachers who took time out of their busy schedules to promote our Poster Contest year after year and we look forward to holding the contest again next October.

On Sunday, October 2 approximately 50 people gathered at The Public Safety Training Center in Westminster to watch the 2016-2017 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were four contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Elizabeth Hann who represented Hampstead in the contest. Her first runner-up is Amanda Gubernatis from New Windsor. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Sarah Paul from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Jennifer Franklin from Winfield. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Some of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2017 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2017. Sarah will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2017 as part of the MSFA annual convention. Carroll County has been represented numerous times over the last several years at the state level.

The MSFA in partnership with The Office of the State Fire Marshal once again sponsored a matching grant involving 10 year Smoke Alarms which were awarded to Gamber, and Winfield.

The MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention was crowned on Sunday May 15, 2016 at the Damascus Fire Department during the MSFA Miss Fire Prevention Workshop and Fire Prevention Meeting. Kerrigan Spenner from Hampstead was crowned MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2016-2017. Kerrigan will be representing Carroll County by assisting with the Risk Watch Program at the MSFA Convention.

The Maryland Fire Chief's Miss Fire Prevention and Runner Up was crowned on Sunday April 24, 2016 at he Cranford Graves Fire Safety Building in Prince George's County. Brittney Ruby from Hampstead was crowned MFCA Miss Fire Prevention Runner Up. Brittney will be representing Carroll County by assisting with the Risk Watch Program at the MSFA Convention.

On Sunday, September 27 approximately 50 people gathered at The Public Safety Training Center in Westminster to watch the 2015-2016 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were three contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Kerrigan Spenner who represented Hampstead in the contest. Her first runner-up is Abigail Hoy from Manchester. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Emily Reaver from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Cheyanne Petenbrink from Union Bridge. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. All of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2016 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2016. Emily will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2016 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

Come cheer on this year’s contestants for the titles of Miss Carroll County and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention. We will also honor a fantastic year by last year’s winners!

The MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention was crowned on Sunday April 26, 2015 at the Prince George's Conty Fire Services building. Abbie Lane from New Windsor was chosen MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2015-2016. Abbie will be representing Carroll County by assisting with Risk Watch at the MSFA Convention.

On Sunday, September 21 approximately 75 people gathered at Union Bridge Fire Department to watch the 2014-2015 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were three contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Sarah Paul who represented New Windsor in the contest. Her first runner-up is Sarah Flynn from Manchester. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Brittany Kowalczyk from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Rachel Wolinski from Manchester. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. All of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2015 in Prince George County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2015. Brittany will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2015 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

The MSFA in partnership with The Office of the State Fire Marshal once again sponsored $500 fire prevention matching grants which were awarded to Mount Airy, Westminster, Manchester, New Windsor, Gamber, and Winfield.

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

On Sunday, September 29 approximately 75 people gathered at Manchester Fire Departments Activities Building to watch the 2013-2014 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were three contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and three contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Anna Cane who represented New Windsor in the contest. Her first runner-up is MacKenzie Martin from Union Bridge. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Brittany Hill from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Emily Hoccheiser from Manchester. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. All of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention in April 2014 in Prince George's County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in April 2014. Brittany will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2014 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

The MSFA in partnership with The Office of the State Fire Marshal once again sponsored $500 fire prevention matching grants which were awarded to Mount Airy, Gamber, Westminster, Manchester, and Winfield.

Congratulations to the departments for their continued efforts in fire and life safety throughout Carroll County.

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

On Sunday, September 30 approximately 70 people gathered at Hampstead Fire Department to watch the 2012-2012 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were five contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Abbie Lane, who represented New Windosr in the contest. Her first runner-up is Bridget Brooks from Lineboro. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Melissa Williams from New Windsor and her first runner-up is Courtney Brooks from Lineboro. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. All of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention on October 28, 2012 in Prince George's County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in February 2013. Melissa will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2013 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

Right – Solveig Peterson (Montgomery County) MSFA Miss Fire Prevention Runner Up

During the LAMSFA awards, Bridget Weishaar from Gamber was awarded the Silver Spring Trophy for fire prevention.

During the MSFA awards, Winfield received a participation certificate for both an individual and all year entries as well as won 5^th overall in all categories which resulted in a check for the department. Gamber received a participation certificate for entries in both an individual project and all year. The CCVESA was awarded a participation certificate as well as a check for the County book as well. Also during the awards ceremony, Debbie Gartrell-Kemp was awarded the Silver Spring Trophy for excellence in fire prevention by an individual. The MSFA in partnership with The Office of the State Fire Marshal once again sponsored $500 fire prevention matching grants which were awarded to Mount Airy, Gamber, Westminster, and Winfield. (The Office of the State Fire Marshal and the MSFA will be providing these grants again in 2013 information will be forth coming in early 2013)

Congratulations to the departments for their continued efforts in fire and life safety throughout Carroll County.

(Left) Natalie Wilson MSFA Junior Miss North Central and Stacie Jaret CCVESA Miss Fire Prevention

The MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Contest was held Sunday February 19th at the Lewistwon VFD in Frederick, MD. Two contestants competed for the title of North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2012, one of the contestants was representing Carroll County. During a private interview with the judges, the contestants were required to give a five minute presentation on a fire prevention related topic of their choice, then on stage, draw a fire prevention question and answer it to the best of their ability. Natalie Wilson from Winfield was chosen MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2012-2013.

Outgoing Junior Miss Arcadia Ewell from Carroll County MFCA Junior Miss 2011-2012 Morgan Alder (Winfield)

The Maryland Fire Chief's Association Fire Prevention Ambassador contest was held Sunday October 30, 2011 at the Cranford Graves Services Building in Prince George's county. Carroll County had a representative in the Junior Miss contest from Winfield Fire Department, Morgan Alder. Morgan recently gave up her title of Carroll County Junior Miss Fire Prevention for 2010-2011. During a private interview with a panel of judges, Morgan was required to give a 15 minute presentation on a fire prevention topic of her choice. Once on stage, Morgan had to answer two questions pertaining to fire prevention to showcase her knowledge. Morgan was crowned by the outgoing Junior Miss Arcadia Ewell who also represented Carroll County. Carroll County has held the title for the last two years thanks to Arcadia and what a successful two years she had traveling across the state.

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

Natalie Wilson 1st Runner Up (Winfield) and Kayla Mosby (Manchester) Lisa Martin 1st Runner Up (Manchester) and Stacie Jaret (Winfield)

On Sunday, September 25 approximately 100 people gathered at Winfield Fire Department to watch the 2011-2012 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were six contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and four contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Kayla Mosby, who represented Manchester in the contest. Her first runner-up is Natalie Wilson from Winfield. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Stacie Jaret from Winfield and her first runner-up is Lisa Martin from Manchester. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. All of the girls will be given the opportunity to compete for Maryland Fire Chief's Junior and Miss Fire Prevention on October 30, 2011 in Prince George's County. The Juniors will be able to compete for the MSFA Jr Miss in February 2012. Stacie will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2012 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

Miss Carroll County is crowned MSFA Miss Fire Prevention First Runner Up

Newly crowned MSFA Miss Fire Prevention Jennifer Barciz representiong the Maryland Fire Chiefs

Carroll County brings home awards in Fire Prevention

from the 2011 MSFA Convention

During the LAMSFA awards, Debbie Gartrell Kemp from Winfield was awarded the Jane Todd Fire Woman of the Year trophy. Bridget Weishaar from Gamber was awarded the Silver Spring Trophy for fire prevention.

During the MSFA awards, Winfield recieved a particpation certificate for class I and V. In class V Winfield won first place as well as second place overall in all categories which resulted in a check for the department. Gamber and the CCVESA were awarded particdipation certificates for their books as well.

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

On Sunday, September 26 approximately 100 people gathered at Reese Fire Department to watch the 2010-2011 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were six contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and five contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Morgan Alder, who represented Winfield in the contest. Her first runner-up is Juliana from Manchester. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Megan Hiltz from Mancgester and her first runner-up is Stacie Jaret from Winfield. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Megan will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2011 as part of the MSFA annual convention.

Carroll County brings home awards in Fire Prevention

from the 2010 MSFA Convention

During the LAMSFA awards, Debbie Gartrell Kemp from Winfield was awarded the Silver Spring Trophy, one of the highest awards in fire prevention presented at the convention. Bridget Weishaar was awarded second place in the Jane Todd Firewoman of the Year. For the potholder project, Reese Auxiliary took 3rd place and New Windsor Auxiliary took 2nd place.

During the MSFA awards, Winfield recieved a particpation certificate for class I and V as well as 5th overall which resulted in a check for the department. New Windsor receieved a participation certificate as well as Gamber and the CCVESA for their books as well.

March is Poison Safety Month

The MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention Contest was held Sunday February 21st at the Winfield Community VFD. Four contestants competed for the title of North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2010, three of the four contestants were representing Carroll County Fire Departments. During a private interview with the judges, the contestants were required to give a five minute presentation on a fire prevention related topic of their choice, then on stage, draw a fire prevention question and answer it to the best of their ability. Melissa Williams from New Windsor was chosen MSFA North Central Region Jr. Miss Fire Prevention 2010-2011. This is the second year for the Jr Miss contest and Carroll County has held the title both years. Congratulations to Katie Frances from Hampstead on a successful 2009-2010 year.

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

On Sunday, September 27 over 100 people gathered at New Windsor Fire Department to watch the 2009-2010 Miss and Junior Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention contest. There were six contestants for Miss Fire Prevention and five contestants for Junior Miss Fire Prevention. The newly crowned Junior Miss Fire Prevention is Jessica Allenbaugh, who represented Hampstead in the contest. Her first runner-up is Arcadia Ewell from Manchester. The new Miss Carroll County Fire Prevention is Alyssa Ray from Hampstead and her first runner-up is Megan Hiltz of Lineboro. Each of these young ladies will work throughout the year promoting fire prevention with the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association. Alyssa will also have the opportunity to compete for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Miss Fire Prevention in June of 2010 as part of the MSFA annual convention. Carroll County has won this title four out of the last five years.

MSFA North Central Region Junior Miss Fire Prevention Chosen for 2017-2018

CCVESA Fire Prevention Poster Contest

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

Miss Carroll County is crowned MSFA Miss Fire Prevention First Runner Up

Carroll County brings home awards in Fire Prevention

from the 2011 MSFA Convention

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

Carroll County brings home awards in Fire Prevention

from the 2010 MSFA Convention

March is Poison Safety Month

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS AND JUNIOR MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS

CARROLL COUNTY CROWNS
NEW MISS FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS