KINGSVILLE, MD—After 453 days, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company’s Engine 481 returned to service on Wednesday.
On May 10th 2024, Engine 481, along with other units, responded to southbound I-95 at mile marker 68 for a reported medical emergency. Shortly after arriving on scene, the engine and another unit were struck by a vehicle, sustaining significant damage. The impact also resulted in two people becoming trapped in the vehicle that struck the engine.
Kingsville VFC personnel quickly began extrication efforts, working alongside surrounding companies to safely remove both patients.
Eight of KVFC’s members were also transported to Shock Trauma with minor injuries. All have since recovered and are doing well.
“Today marks a huge milestone as E481 officially returns to service and once again serves the Kingsville community,” said Kingsville VFC in a statement. “We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Patriot Fire for the outstanding repair work and to the Baltimore County Fire Department for providing us with a reserve engine during this long process.”
Photos via Kingsville VFC
