BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—When Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needed funds to replace an aging defibrillator on one of its units, community member Steve Hamilton swung into action. After Hamilton’s initial efforts were unsuccessful, though, he decided to host a private fundraiser. In doing so, he was able to surpass his initial goal of $5,000 and raise a total […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Road has been shut down due to a downed tree. The incident was reported on Friday afternoon after high winds brought down a tree onto nearby power lines. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine advises that Bowleys Quarters Road is closed between Carroll Island Road and Eastern Avenue. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Not all heroes wear capes. A Bowleys Quarters firefighter is making national headlines after she was involved in a car accident, helped another trapped motorist, and gave birth less than 24 hours later. Megan Warfield, 30, is a member of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and is also a career firefighter with Baltimore County. She has […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that, as previously announced here, Baltimore County’s 29 volunteer fire companies will receive $1 million in grants as a result of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Marks is a cosponsor of Resolution 30-22, which allocates the grants based on formula funding. The following local fire companies will receive funding: White Marsh ($74,094.70); Bowleys […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. This funding is awarded to 45 applicants statewide, supporting efforts that include new public boating access, amenities, and facilities; dredging of navigable waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews attempted to rescue a boat that appeared to be stranded in a White Marsh river on Thursday morning. Units from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine Emergency Team 21 responded to the Bird River in White Marsh to investigate a boat that was reportedly stuck […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Monday afternoon house fire in Bowleys Quarters. The fire was reported at just after 1:30 p.m. on Misty View Road (21220). There have been no reports of any injuries at this time. Crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine are on the scene. Motorists should avoid the […]