TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week announced the purchase of 26 new medic units – an $11.5 million investment – as part of an ongoing plan to update the fleet of transport units. The order was placed on Tuesday with Atlantic Emergency Solutions of Hanover, MD. More than 80 percent of BCoFD’s call volume is dedicated to EMS […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department has also announced the purchase of 26 new medic units. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week placed an order for $24 million worth of new fire apparatus. Officials say this apparatus will replace aging units in keeping with the department’s replacement schedule. The new purchases include: (10) 750-gallon […]
UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified as 17-year-old Kingdavid Okolo of Cockeysville. A GoFundMe page has been started by his family. Original story below… —— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday morning in Baltimore County. At just after 4:45 a.m., troopers responded to southbound Interstate 83, just south of Shawan Road, for […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted four of its members to the rank of Paramedic. Fire Chief Joanne Rund made the announcement this week. The following members have been promoted: PEMT Malaisha Logan PEMT Alyssa Mooney EMT/FF Nadia Pechacek PEMT Matthew Winebrenner The promotions will be effective April 23rd.
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the following promotions to Fire Lieutenant and EMS Lieutenant: Fire Lieutenant FADO Anthony Colvin Jr. FS Bryan Compher FADO Thomas Cook FADO Brian Fraley EMT/FF Cynthia Gee FS Adam Lublinsky FADO John Ritz FS Caroline Rudacille FS Jerry Weckesser Jr. EMS Lieutenant PMFC […]
UPDATE: Additional details on these grants is available here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the allocation of $1 million in grants to Baltimore County’s volunteer fire companies, which are a key component of the County’s public safety infrastructure. The funds will come from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation. Our volunteers have […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted four members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotion of four members to the rank of EMS Captain. the following members were promoted: EMS Lt. Robert Freund EMS Lt. Michael Hoffman EMS Lt. Terri Reid MS Lt. David Snyder The promotions will be effective March 26, 2022.
GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon brush fire in the Glen Arm area. The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. in the 11500-block of Notchcliff Road. The Providence Volunteer Fire Company advises that Harford Road has been shut down at Notchcliff Road. Smoke is visible throughout the area. Motorists should use an alternate route. […]