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Ravens Roost 139, Baltimore County first responders distribute 150 Thanksgiving dinner to needy families

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Local first responders and elected officials gave back to the community in a big way over the weekend. On Saturday morning, Official Ravens Roost BQ invited members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine, the Baltimore County Police Department, and the Baltimore County Fire Department in giving 150 Thanksgiving dinners to local families in need. Also participating […]

Virginia wildfires causing strong smoke odor throughout Baltimore County

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Smelling smoke this morning? Don’t be alarmed. The Baltimore County Fire Department says it is receiving numerous calls from residents, mainly in the central and western areas of the county, regarding a strong odor of smoke. Officials say Maryland is feeling the effects of wildfires in the Virginia area. There is no major fire event in Baltimore County or […]

Baltimore County acquires $2 million site for new Catonsville fire station

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

CATONSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that Baltimore County has acquired a 6-acre parcel along Edmondson Avenue for a new, state-of-the-art Catonsville Fire Station #4. This new station will replace the existing station built in 1928 and located at 756 Frederick Road. Plans call for the existing station to be preserved as a Baltimore County Fire Museum. […]

Brush fire reported in Kingsville

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: At just after 12:45 p.m., the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that most of the fire had been extinguished, however a separate fire has been reported near Belair Road. Crews are investigating. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a brush fire in the Kingsville area. The fire was reported at around mid-day on Thursday […]

Serious injuries reported in Nottingham crash

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a crash with rescue in the Nottingham area on Saturday evening. At just before 7 p.m., units responded to a crash in the area of Campbell Boulevard and Philadelphia Road. One unconscious individual was trapped in their vehicle and had to be rescued, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Two patients were transported by […]

Crews battling Rosedale house fire, injuries reported

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening house fire in Rosedale. At around 6:45 p.m., units responded to the 8700-block of Philadelphia Road (21237). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that firefighters arrived to find the two-story home engulfed in flames with fire through the roof. One person has been transported to a local hospital. Motorists should […]

CPR kits now available at all Baltimore County Public Library branches thanks to Ravens donation

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Thanks to a donation from the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore County Public Library’s “Library of Things” is expanding. The Ravens this week donated American Heart Association CPR Kits to all BCPL branches. This is the result of an ongoing partnership between the Baltimore County Fire Department and BCPL to provide CPR training and resources in the community. Baltimore County […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes six members

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotions of six fire department members to the ranks of Fire Specialist and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator. FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR (FADO) EMT/FF Chase Barnett EMT/FF Joshua Colbourn EMT/FF Kevin Hudson EMT/FF Jonathan Ross EMT/FF Herbert Schlegel FIRE SPECIALIST EMT/FF Cortnie Hackley The following promotions […]

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