Jaws of Life used in Edgewood crash, 2 taken to trauma centers

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in Harford County on Thursday night. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company responded o a motor vehicle collision in the 1000-block of Edgewood Road in Edgewood. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue patients from their vehicle. JMVFC reports that two patients were transported to trauma centers […]

Firefighters trapped after JMVFC engine crashes while responding to Edgewood collision

JOPPA, MD—Firefighters with the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were trapped in their engine on Tuesday after crashing while responding to a separate accident. At just before 12 p.m., JMVFC was alerted to a motor vehicle collision in the 1000-block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood. At just after noon, JMVFC engine was responding to the accident with its lights and siren […]

Jaws of Life used to rescue trapped motorist following Edgewood crash

UPDATE: Four firefighters were trapped after their engine crashed while responding to this accident. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in Harford County on Tuesday afternoon. At around 12 p.m., units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 1000-block of Pulaski Highway. Firefighters had to use […]

House fire reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday evening house fire in Joppa. The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. in the 300-block of Springdale Court. Units arrived to find fire showing from the residence. One person was rescued by firefighters and is being evaluated, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use caution in the […]