Baltimore County Fire Department promotes seven to Fire Lieutenant

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced seven promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotion of seven members to the rank of Fire Lieutenant. The following members have been promoted; Fire Specialist David Blenman Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Daniel Coolahan Fire Specialist Teisha Jackson Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Lacey Marino Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Taylor Russell Paramedic/Firefighter Caleb Sprigg Fire […]

Probationary firefighter injured in Baltimore County training exercise accident

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County Fire Department probationary firefighter was injured on Tuesday in an accident during a training exercise at the Fire-Rescue Academy in Sparrows Point. The probationary firefighter, a 30-year-old woman, was transported by ground to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred at around noon during a rooftop ventilation exercise. This […]

Contractor struck by lightning in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male […]

Deceased male found in Rosedale vehicle fire

UPDATE: Authorities have identified the deceased male who was found inside of the vehicle. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD—Officials say a deceased male was found by firefighters responding to a vehicle fire in Rosedale on Wednesday evening. At just after 7:45 p.m., crews responded to the 8500-block of Contractors Road (21237), near the CSX Railroad Crossing, at 7:50 p.m. […]

Ten dogs rescued from Towson house fire

TOWSON, MD—Firefighters rescued several dogs, including six puppies, from a one-alarm house fire in Towson’s Rodgers Forge area on Wednesday. Firefighters treated the animals, which had been exposed to heat and smoke, using a special oxygen delivery device designed for pets. The dogs — a female Pointer and her puppies — were turned over to Baltimore County Animal Services’ shelter […]

Fire consumes multiple vehicles in Towson Town Center garage, hazmat responding

TOWSON, MD—Crews responded to a fire in the Towson Town Center garage on Tuesday morning. The fast-moving blaze was reported at just after 10:30 a.m. on the fifth floor parking lever. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported that the flames destroyed three vehicles. Hazmat crews assisted with a fuel spill caused by the fire. No injuries were reported and the […]