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Motor Vehicle Accident as Parade Begins

As units were lined up and ready for the Walkersville Homeotown parade to start on June 30, 2015, Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies units were dispatched to MD 194 and West Frederick Street for a vehicle accident. Dispatch reported one car on its side. Chief 11 arrived on the scene to confirm dispatch. Two vehicles were involved with one on its side. Two patients were found still in the car. Engine 111 arrived on the scene to pull 1 ¾ line for protection from fluids. Rescue Squad 24 arrived…

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Accident Near Stauffer Road on 194

At 7:33 p.m. on June 29, 2015, Walkersville Volunteer Rescue and Fire Companies (Co.24 & Co.11, respectfully) were dispatched to MD 194 & Stuaffer Road for a vehicle accident. Cheif 11 arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved in a rear-end accident and still in the roadway. All patients were out of their cars. Rescue Squad 24 arrived on the scene, blocked traffic, and checked vehicles for leaking fluids. Ambulance 247 arrived on the scene and started patient care. Engine 111 arrived on the scene, assisted with blocking…

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Storms Fail to Dampen Carnival and Parade

Last night’s rain failed to dampen the Hometown Parade and Carnival activities in Walkersville! Though an accident on MD 194 delayed the parade, everyone enjoyed the parade filled with emergency equipment, community groups, businesses, and horses! Folks along the parade route collected candy, got squirted by the Kaleidoscope 4-H Club’s pool float, and cheered on the bands and dance troupes. Afterward, City Slickers Band took to the stage and entertained the crowds with a variety of music as they rode rides, played games, and dined on the many food choices!…

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Walkersville Carnival In Full Swing – Parade Tonight

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting a hometown parade tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade kicks-off the second night of this year’s Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s carnival. Last night saw a nice crowd for the Ride All Night special. One hiccup occurred when a generator went off-line briefly.Rides including the ferris wheel and “Cliff Hanger” lost power with riders on the equipment. Power was quickly restored and no other issues occurred through the night. Besides the parade, tonight’s carnival events include: City Slickers Band $300 Raffle Drawing…

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Carnival Starts TONIGHT!

Volunteers worked through the rain on Saturday and continued on a beautiful Sunday to prepare for the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival which opens this afternoon! Tonight, enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of fried chicken, roast beef, and ham from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the social hall. Kids of all ages will enjoy tonight’s Ride All Night wristband special. Rides open at 6:00 p.m. and run until 10:30 p.m. The Full Effect Band will entertain the crowds all evening! Of course, there will be the annual offerings of carnival food,…

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