ESSEX, MD—An auto repair shop in the Essex area was destroyed in a fire overnight. At just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, units responded to the fire at the BP station location in the 700-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). Crews managed to quickly get the blaze under control, but the auto repair shop attached to the gas station […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Funds. Baltimore County will receive around $365,000. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways, emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders, and other important infrastructure and initiatives. “Investing in […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews responded to a crash with entrapment in Bowleys Quarters on Monday night. At just before 8:15 p.m. on July 3, 2023, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire, Rescue & Marine responded after a vehicle struck a pole along Bowleys Quarters Road at Wye Road. The vehicle then flipped onto its side and firefighters had to remove the […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—When Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needed funds to replace an aging defibrillator on one of its units, community member Steve Hamilton swung into action. After Hamilton’s initial efforts were unsuccessful, though, he decided to host a private fundraiser. In doing so, he was able to surpass his initial goal of $5,000 and raise a total […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Road has been shut down due to a downed tree. The incident was reported on Friday afternoon after high winds brought down a tree onto nearby power lines. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine advises that Bowleys Quarters Road is closed between Carroll Island Road and Eastern Avenue. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Not all heroes wear capes. A Bowleys Quarters firefighter is making national headlines after she was involved in a car accident, helped another trapped motorist, and gave birth less than 24 hours later. Megan Warfield, 30, is a member of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine and is also a career firefighter with Baltimore County. She has […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that, as previously announced here, Baltimore County’s 29 volunteer fire companies will receive $1 million in grants as a result of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Marks is a cosponsor of Resolution 30-22, which allocates the grants based on formula funding. The following local fire companies will receive funding: White Marsh ($74,094.70); Bowleys […]