Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department Archives

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Rescue & Marine to build state-of-the-art rescue boat

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Rescue & Marine’s Marine Emergency Team 21 on Wednesday announced plans to contract with Ocean Craft Marine to build a new, state-of-the-art rescue boat. This significant investment will enhance the team’s capabilities and improve its response to maritime emergencies throughout the region. The new vessel will be a 6.5-meter (23-foot) rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), […]

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Crews rescue two deer stuck on ice in Essex

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Crews rescued two deer who became trapped on ice on the Back River in the Essex area over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2025, crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department rescued two deer that were stranded on the ice between Tiki Lee’s and Essex Skypark Airport […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine mourns passing of Chaplain Joyce Elder

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine officials have announced the passing of Chaplain Joyce Elder. “Joyce was a faithful servant and strong leader in our organization,” BQVFRM officials said in a statement last week. “Joyce served in many capacities. President, Board Chairman, Secretary, Special Events Coordinator, and more. Perhaps most noted for her faithfulness to God serving […]

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Police Chief McCullough, BCoFD, Councilman Marks, Ravens Roost members, distribute free Thanksgiving meals to 200+ families

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Over the weekend, Ravens Roost 139 members were joined by first responders and local elected officials to distribute full meals to 215 families – including turkey, pie, green beans, stuffing, yams, etc. – who are experiencing financial difficulties. The event took place at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association headquarters, located at 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road in Baltimore County. […]

Bowleys Quarters VFD to host storm preparedness community information meeting

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A storm planning community information meeting will be held in Bowleys Quarters next week. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Recue & Marine will host the session at its banquet hall on Thursday, May 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with BQVFD personnel, representatives from Baltimore County Emergency Management will also be in attendance. Topics discussed will include recent […]

Bowleys Quarters crash damages utility pole

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Bowleys Quarters are on Monday morning. The crash was reported in the area of Bowleys Quarters Road and Eastern Avenue (21220), according to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. A utility pole was damaged in the crash and BGE crews responded to the scene. There has been no word on […]

Eastern Avenue closed overnight following serious Middle River crash

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A Maryland Air National Guard members was killed in this crash. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Middle River area overnight. At just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment on Eastern Avenue at Mariners Point Drive (21220). Emergency personnel worked for […]

Bowleys Quarters apartment fire causes significant damage