TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of 2 BCoFD members to the ranks of EMS and Fire Lieutenant. EMS Lieutenant: • PMFC Christine Stroh Fire Lieutenant: • FS Steven Hinch The following promotions are effective May 31, 2025. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 2, 2025. The flag is being lowered to make Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. In Baltimore County, the 40th […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School will hold a mass casualty simulation event this week. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to Councilman David Marks. There will be emergency vehicles present on the school’s campus on Tuesday. These vehicles are part of the simulation. Residents should not be concerned.
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 […]
EDGEMERE, MD—An 80-year-old woman died on Thursday in a one-alarm house fire in Baltimore County. At just after 6 p.m. on April 17, 2025, fire crews responded to the 8900-block of Millers Island Boulevard in Edgemere for a report of a dwelling fire with rescue. Units arrived and found fire coming from the rear of home. Officers with the Baltimore […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The third time’s the charm? Five Below will hold a rescheduled grand opening celebration this weekend in the North Plaza Shopping Center. The grand opening will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The event had originally been scheduled for February but was delayed to March, then was delayed once again. This will be […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier on Friday submitted a $4.8 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that provides funding for public education, recreation and parks, public safety, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Baltimore County residents deserve leadership that continues to invest in our communities, deliver record funding for educators, and provide for long-awaited infrastructure projects. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted twelve of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of 12 members to the ranks of Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic. The following members have been promoted: Fire Lieutenant: FADO Kevin Bakey FADO Earl Day FADO Brian Ellis FS Eric Hartman FS Erin Pasquali PMFC Robert Patrylak FS Amanda […]