Councilman Marks introduces legislation to return EMS funding to volunteer fire companies

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would return Emergency Medical Services (EMS ) funding to volunteer fire companies that have medic units. Between 2016 and 2024, the amount of funding collected in EMS transport fees has grown from $7.2 million to $36.7 million. This amount includes services from both career and volunteer fire companies. “Since EMS […]

Long Green Volunteer Fire Company set to place first ambulance into service

GLEN ARM, MD—The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (LGVFC) has announced that it will soon  place its first-ever ambulance, Ambulance 385, into service. The event coincides with the company’s 95th anniversary and will take place at 5 p.m. on February 25, 2025. Once totally in service, Ambulance 385 will enable LGVFC to have significantly improved response times to those […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Aiding our volunteer fire companies

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This week, our office is bringing before the Baltimore County Delegation a bill that will support volunteer fire companies. We have seen firsthand how important it is to support the safety of our communities. First responders need our full and committed support. For all the sacrifices that […]

Two-alarm house fire reported in Nottingham

UPDATE: Three residents have been displaced and two pets were rescued. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning house fire in Nottingham. The fire was reported at around 7:45 a.m. in the  3400-block of Santee Road (21236). A second alarm has been sounded, according to the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. There has […]

BCPS Grade 3 students honored in Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored last night for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place – Alan Rodriguez-Zambrano, Fifth District Elementary School 2nd place […]