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Olszewski announces essential duty pay for Baltimore County first responders, public-facing employees

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the critical role first responders and other essential public-facing employees are playing in Baltimore County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an essential pay program for those employees. “Our public-facing employees are on the front lines of this crisis, and their extraordinary efforts deserve recognition and compensation,” Olszewski […]

Olszewski to hold virtual town halls on COVID-19, budget

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that he will be holding virtual town halls to discuss COVID-19 and the county budget. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, Olszewski will hold an online town hall to discuss the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Executive Olszewski, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County Department of […]

Baltimore County first responders test positive for COVID-19

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials announced on Friday that a member of the Baltimore County Police Department and a member of the Baltimore County Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first Baltimore County public safety personnel to test positive for the virus. “I am grateful for the dedication of the brave men and women serving on the […]

Baltimore County Fire Department to restrict ambulance transport of patients’ family members due to COVID-19

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—On Monday afternoon, the Baltimore County Fire Department announced that, effective immediately, BCoFD medic units and ambulances will no longer allow family members to ride with patients to local hospitals. Officials say the change is necessary due to the fact that all Baltimore-area hospitals have limited or completely restricted visitor access as a safety measure during the novel coronavirus […]

Apartment fire reported in Essex

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A malfunctioning furnace caused the smoke in the building. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a possible Saturday night apartment fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 8:45 p.m. on Timber Creek Court (21221). Arriving units found smoke showing from the roof of the apartment building. Firefighter are currently evacuating residents. Motorists […]

Overturned tractor-trailer prompts hazmat response in Rosedale

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday morning crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer in Rosedale. The crash was reported at around 10:30 a.m. at I-695 & Route 40. Hazmat crews and the Maryland Department of the Environment are responding due to a subsequent fuel spill. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in […]

Boat fire reported in Essex

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon boat fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 1 p.m. near Nanticoke Road (21221). Arriving units found smoke showing from a 40-foot boat in the water. All occupants are reportedly off of the boat at this time. There has been no word on any injuries.

Rosedale man killed in camper fire

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—A 56-year-old Rosedale man was killed on Monday in a fire that destroyed his camper. The victim has been identified as James Benidict Smith. His camper was parked in the 1300-block of Seling Avenue (21237) when the fire occurred. Fire crews responded to the Seling Avenue address at around 8:45 a.m. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and found the […]

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