UPDATE 2: Police say the driver of the bus swerved to avoid striking another vehicle prior to the crash. UPDATE: Officials now say 27 people were injured in the crash, 15 of whom were transported for treatment. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday morning bus crash on Interstate 95. The crash was reported […]
CARNEY, MD—Two people were seriously injured in an overnight crash in the Carney area. Units from several local fire companies responded to the single-vehicle crash, which occurred at the intersection of East Joppa Road and Perring Parkway (21234). Two people were trapped at the scene. Both were rescued and taken to local trauma centers, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A man was seriously injured in an industrial accident in Rosedale on Friday evening. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the 7900-block of Montrose Avenue (21237). At the scene, the Baltimore County Fire Department reports that an adult male got his arm trapped and twisted in a commercial plumbing snake. The man sustained serious arm injuries and […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week announced the purchase of 26 new medic units – an $11.5 million investment – as part of an ongoing plan to update the fleet of transport units. The order was placed on Tuesday with Atlantic Emergency Solutions of Hanover, MD. More than 80 percent of BCoFD’s call volume is dedicated to EMS […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department has also announced the purchase of 26 new medic units. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week placed an order for $24 million worth of new fire apparatus. Officials say this apparatus will replace aging units in keeping with the department’s replacement schedule. The new purchases include: (10) 750-gallon […]
UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified as 17-year-old Kingdavid Okolo of Cockeysville. A GoFundMe page has been started by his family. Original story below… —— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday morning in Baltimore County. At just after 4:45 a.m., troopers responded to southbound Interstate 83, just south of Shawan Road, for […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted four of its members to the rank of Paramedic. Fire Chief Joanne Rund made the announcement this week. The following members have been promoted: PEMT Malaisha Logan PEMT Alyssa Mooney EMT/FF Nadia Pechacek PEMT Matthew Winebrenner The promotions will be effective April 23rd.
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department this week announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the following promotions to Fire Lieutenant and EMS Lieutenant: Fire Lieutenant FADO Anthony Colvin Jr. FS Bryan Compher FADO Thomas Cook FADO Brian Fraley EMT/FF Cynthia Gee FS Adam Lublinsky FADO John Ritz FS Caroline Rudacille FS Jerry Weckesser Jr. EMS Lieutenant PMFC […]