Olszewski announces premium pay for Baltimore County employees, first responders amid continued service during COVID-19 pandemic

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the critical services Baltimore County government employees have continued to provide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that the County will provide one-time premium pay of $3,000 for first responders, public safety, and public health employees as well as one-time premium pay of $1,000 for all other eligible County employees. These […]

Brush fire reported along Pulaski Highway

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday night brush fire along Pulaski Highway. The fire was reported at around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Route 40 at Holly Drive. Units from the Baltimore County Fire Department, White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, and Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company have responded to the scene. There has been […]

Garage fire reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday morning garage fire in Glen Arm. The fire was reported at just before 10 a.m. in the 4600-block of Long Green Road. Multiple fire companies are responding to the scene. Additional taker units are also being dispatched due to a lack of fire hydrants in the area. No injuries are […]

Female trapped in Rosedale storm drain, rescue in progress

UPDATE: The female victim was located in the drain at just after 1:45 p.m. She was freed by 2:15 p.m. and taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are performing a Saturday afternoon confined space rescue in Rosedale. At just before 12:30 p.m., units responded to the 9200-block of Oswald Way (21237). […]

Mission BBQ donates over $1,400 to Chesapeake Regional Firefighters Burn Fund

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mission BBQ has stepped up to the plate to help injured firefighters. On Friday, members of the Baltimore County Fire Department accepted $1,442 from the barbecue restaurant chain to support the Chesapeake Regional Firefighters Burn Fund at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Garrison Station 19B and Burn Fund board members Stacey Curtis, Tasha Kearney, and Yogi Schreiber accepted the check. Mission […]