REISTERSTOWN, MD—Crews were able to rescue a horse after it fell into a large pit in Reisterstown on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at just after 7:15 a.m. on August 14th in the 13300-block of Old Hanover Road. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that the horse walked over a wooden plank which gave way. The horse then fell into […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in Bowleys Quarters on Wednesday afternoon. On August 6, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded to a motor vehicle collision on Carroll Island Road (21220). Units from the Baltimore County Police Department and the Chase fire station also responded, according to BQVFR. One trapped patient was extricated and evaluated […]
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 […]
UPDATE 2: The leak has been contained and units are clearing the scene. UPDATE: Authorities confirm a chemical leak at Tilley Distribution. No injuries have been reported and there is no threat to the community. Residents and motorists should avoid the area as crews continue to work at the scene. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Hazmat crews are responding […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon has announced the following promotions: Fire Captain Fire Lieutenant Katherine Coleman Fire Lieutenant Brian Woodley Bureau Chief EMS Captain Nicole Nappi The promotions are effective as of July 26, 2025. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions
OWINGS MILLS, MD—A man died in a trench collapse in the Owings Mills area on Tuesday morning. At just before 8:30 a.m. on July 22, the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to a call for a trench rescue in the 9800-block of Lyons Mills Road (21117). Firefighters arrived to find the man critically injured. Despite rescue efforts, the man succumbed […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of two BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Captain. The following members have been promoted: FIRE CAPTAIN: Fire Lieutenant Katherine Coleman Fire Lieutenant Brian Woodley The promotions will become effective on July 26th. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted six of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of six BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Specialist. The following members have been promoted: EMTFF Carlin Bullinger EMTFF Thomas Crites EMTFF Michele Hayden EMTFF Thomas Heaver EMTFF Nathaniel Krasner EMTFF Jhalen Thompson The promotions will be effective […]