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Baltimore County reaches agreement with DOJ to resolve ‘hostile work environment’ charges against fire department over nude photos

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Tuesday announced they had reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that, prior to the Olszewski administration, the Baltimore County Fire Department violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by subjecting 11 female employees to a hostile work environment. […]

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes 5 members

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotion of the following five members: Congratulations to the following: EMS CAPTAIN EMS Lt. Nicole Nappi FIRE CAPTAIN Fire Lt. Wendy Stallings EMS LIEUTENANT Paramedic First Class Susan Arnett Paramedic First Class Travis Over FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Thomas Gagliano The promotions will […]

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Three injured in crash involving fire engine in Essex

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Three people were injured in a crash involving a fire engine in the Essex area on Saturday afternoon. At just after 12 p.m. on September 2, crews responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Hyde Park Road and Goodwood Avenue. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that one civilian and two fire department members were transported […]

Editorial: Baltimore County Fire Department’s union votes ‘No Confidence’ in Chief Rund

Posted on August 31, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from White Marsh Cowenton Community Association president Heather Patti In 2021 FACETS Consulting, LLP was retained by Baltimore County through a competitive procurement process to conduct an independent, third-party evaluation of the Baltimore County Fire Department. The study’s scope was to focus on the department’s overall management and administrative functions. The Final Report was […]

Vehicle explosion in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

OWINGS MILLS, MD—A vehicle explosion in Baltimore County has left one person dead, police said on Wednesday. At just before 2 p.m. on August 29, 2023, members of the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the Northwest Regional Park, located in the 4500-block of Deer Park Road (21117), for a report of a vehicle fire. Detectives determined that an explosion […]

10 people sent to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning in Middle River

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Ten people were sent to the hospital following a carbon monoxide incident in Middle River on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:30 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department said that seven children and three adults were found suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning in the 900-block of Fuselage Avenue. All patients were transported with non-life threatening injuries. BGE is […]

69-year-old woman dies in Middle River fire

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 69-year-old woman died on Monday in a one-alarm Middle River trailer fire. The victim has been identified as Judith Ann Newbauer of the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). At just after 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, fire crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane for a report of a residential fire. Arriving units found […]

Serious injuries reported in Middle River fire

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: One person has died in this fire. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—One person was seriously injured in a Middle River fire on Monday night. At just after 9:30 p.m., crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from a single-wide trailer and reports of a trapped individual. One person was […]