BGE awards $250,000 to 29 local nonprofits for community safety programs

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Gas and Electric has announced that the company is awarding over $250,000 in grants to 29 local nonprofit organizations to support community safety and resiliency programs. The BGE Community Safety Grants will fund projects ranging from fire safety equipment and youth engagement to mental health support and neighborhood revitalization. The program is an evolution of BGE’s previous emergency […]

Kingsville VFC’s engine returns to service more than 14 months after serious crash

KINGSVILLE, MD—After 453 days, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company’s Engine 481 returned to service on Wednesday. On May 10th 2024, Engine 481, along with other units, responded to southbound I-95 at mile marker 68 for a reported medical emergency. Shortly after arriving on scene, the engine and another unit were struck by a vehicle, sustaining significant damage. The impact also resulted […]

Jaws of Life used in Joppa crash, two injured

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Joppa area on Sunday morning. At just before noon on May 25, 2025, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision on MD 152 at the I-95 Express Toll Lanes off ramp. One occupant was rescued using the Jaws of Life. Two […]

House fire reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Kingsville area on Monday night. During the evening hours of February 17, 2025, units from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to a house fire on Glenbauer Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire showing from the first floor garage area of a three-story residence. Crews were able to contain the blaze to […]

Vehicle overturns in Belair Road crash

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash along Belair Road on Thursday evening. The crash was reported at around 6 p.m. on December 5 on Belair Road near the Silver Spring Road intersection. One vehicle flipped onto its side in the collision and one trapped person was freed, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Belair Road was briefly shut […]

Serious crash reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Kingsville area on Saturday. At around noon on November 9, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Belair Road and Mount Vista Road. One trapped occupant was freed and Belair Road was shut down in both directions, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Two people […]