TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted ten of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced promotions of 10 members to the ranks of EMS Captain, EMS Lieutenant, Fire Lieutenant and Fire Specialist. EMS CAPTAIN EMS Lt. Amanda Wensel EMS Lt. Pamela Westfall EMS LIEUTENANT PMFC Emily Dilworth FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Brendan Berkeridge Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Scott […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted seven of its members. Fire Chief Joanne Rund on Monday announced promotions to the ranks of Fire Lieutenant and Fire Specialist. FIRE LIEUTENANT Fire Specialist Brendan Berkeridge Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Scott Wittbecker FIRE SPECIALIST EMT/FF Devin Brown EMT/FF Edward Flynn EMT/FF Steven Hinch EMT/FF Cody Manley EMT/FF Jeffrey Milani The promotions will […]
PARKTON, MD—For motorists heading to northern Baltimore County on Monday, a tractor-trailer fire is causing major delays. At around 1 p.m. on June 26, 2023, a tractor-trailer fire caused the closure of southbound I-83 at York Road in the Parkton area. Hazmat crews from the Maryland Department of the Environment are assisting the Baltimore County Fire Department with cleanup. No […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Investigators have determined that a Saturday morning, two-alarm fire in Middle River was caused by an electrical failure related to the charging of e-bikes The blaze sent a resident and firefighter to area hospitals. At just before 6 a.m. on Saturday, firefighters responded to the 9800-block of Decatur Road (21220) for a report of a dwelling fire. Upon […]
UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that one civilian and two firefighters have been taken to nearby hospitals. Nine adult and five children have been displaced and are working with the Red Cross. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews battled a two-alarm house fire in Middle River on Saturday morning. At around 5:45 a.m. on June 24, 2023, […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Emergency workers saved the day on Wednesday at THE AVENUE at White Marsh after some feathered friends found themselves in trouble. THE AVENUE reports that several ducklings become stuck in a storm drain on site on the evening of June 21, 2023. The Baltimore County Fire Department managed to pry open the drain and free the young birds. […]
UPDATE: The second dog has been rescued. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are attempting to rescue a dog that is stuck underground in the Perry Hall area. At just after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the site of the recently demolished Perry Hall Community Hall on Gerst Road. […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon house fire in Bowleys Quarters. At around 2:45 p.m. on June 10, 2023, units responded to a dwelling fire in the 500-block of Hazy Way Court (21220). Emergency personnel arrived to find fire showing through the roof and a second alarm was quickly sounded. All occupants have been evacuated […]