NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews from multiple fire & rescue companies teamed up to rescue a trapped fisherman on Friday. At around 11:15 a.m. on April 18, 2025, units from the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a water rescue involving a fisherman who fell out of his boat and became stuck in the mud in a shallow marsh area. Responding personnel used […]
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), […]
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, 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 […]
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, MD—A Friday evening garage fire in Bowleys Quarters created a smoke plume that could be seen from miles away. The fire broke out at around 5:45 p.m. on Seneca Garden Road (21220), according to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. Units arrived to find a detached garage that was engulfed in flames. Smoke could be seen from […]
UPDATE: Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reports that there have been two rescues, with seven vessels recovered so far. The Oliver Beach Improvement Association reports heavy damage to piers in the area. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through the Baltimore region, flooding is occurring in many locations. As of Friday […]
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 […]