Bowleys Quarters Fire Reported on Seneca Garden Road

–photos courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Seneca Garden Road. The fire was reported Friday, Sept. 13 around 5:40 p.m. According to BQVFD, crews arrived to find a fully involved detached garage and requested a working … Read more

Nine-Year-Old Dies After Dundalk Fire on Dunleer Road

A child succumbed to injuries sustained in a Sept. 4 Dundalk dwelling fire. The victim is 8-year-old Nolan Mars of the 3000 block of Dunleer Road. Nolan was found in a second-floor bedroom suffering from cardiac arrest. Crews rescued Nolan from the home, immediately initiated life-saving measures, and transported him to a local hospital. An … Read more

Dixon Nominated to Serve as Baltimore County Fire Chief

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today nominated Joseph W. Dixon to serve as chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Dixon brings more than three decades of firefighting and emergency response experience and would be Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief. “Keeping our communities safe is among the most sacred responsibilities of local government, and … Read more

Overnight Fire Reported on Dunleer Road in Dundalk

Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Dundalk Wednesday morning. The fire was reported in the 3000 block of Dunleer Road around 3:45 a.m. Crews began search and rescue efforts after being told that a child was still in the home. They located an 8-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The child was … Read more

Two Teachers Honored by Freedom Federal Credit Union

–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Freedom Federal Credit Union honored local teachers by giving out “Golden Apples” to deserving educators in Baltimore and Harford counties. Cash prizes were given to eight teachers for innocative projects. Jennifer Olkowski at St Stephen School and Savannah Yoder at Perry Hall High School were among the local teachers … Read more

Three People Injured in Rosedale Apartment Fire

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Fire Department reported one adult and two children suffer serious injuries after apartment fire in the unit block of Serpens Court in Rosedale. According to reports, fire crews arrived to fire coming from a 2nd floor apartment on Wednesday, July 31 at 4:35 p.m. Emergency crews transported the injured to an area hospital. … Read more

Baltimore County Fire Department Promotes 14 Members

Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen BCoFD members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following promotions are effective July 27, 2024: FIRE CAPTAIN • Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook • Fire Lieutenant John Cooke • Fire Lieutenant Matthew P. Schultz • Fire … Read more

Boat Fire Reported in Sparrows Point

Pleasant Yacht Club fire in Sparrows Point

-photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Volunteer Fire Department [NPVFD] and the Baltimore County Marine Emergency Unit 269 [MU269} responded to a reported boat fire at Pleasant Yacht Club in the 1800 block of Wharf Road. The Sparrows Point fire was reported on Sunday, July 21 after 9 … Read more

County Announces Scott Ebbert as New Acting Fire Chief

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has held senior leadership roles including … Read more

“First Responder’s Day” at Pooles Island Brewing Company

Pooles Island Brewing Company is holding “First Responder’s Day” at its location at 11695 Crossroads Circle Suite A in Middle River on Saturday, July 13 from noon to 9 p.m. The event will benefit Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue! It is expected to be a day of demonstrations, activities, food and drinks. Tickets will … Read more

Property Damages Reported in Bowleys Quarters After Storms

–photo courtesy of BQVFRM- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported crews responded to structural damage to a residence In the Williams Estates/ Peppermint Woods Community following a quick but strong weather event on Wednesday. (Update- National Weather Service reported this storm was a tornado) Upon arrival, multiple units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire … Read more

Bowleys Quarters VFD President Named Volunteer of the Year

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine announced that its President, Joshua Daugherty was selected as Baltimore County Fire Department Volunteer of the year. “On top of being the President of BQVFD, Josh is also a Paramedic/Firefighter! He regularly responds to EMS calls throughout our community and surrounding areas, upgrading Ambulance units to provide the … Read more

Tractor-Trailer Fire Reported on 95 in Rosedale

-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association- A tractor-trailer fire was reported on southbound Interstate 95 near the I-95/I-895 split in Rosedale. The fire was reported on Tuesday around 3 p.m. Only one lane was traffic was open after the crash. The backup started near White Marsh Boulevard.

House Fire Reported on Ebenezer Road in White Marsh

–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Multiple units were on the scene of a dwelling fire in White Marsh on Monday night. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported the fire on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Farm Lane and Bird River Rd. The fire was reported around 9:15 p.m. Creww reported heavy fire … Read more

Essex House Explosion Reported on Saturday Night

-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation- A house explosion was reported in Essex last year.  The fire was reported on Saturday around 11 p.m. The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation reported the fire in in the 40-block of Glenmoor Road. However; Baltimore County Fire Department reported the location near the intersection near Crafton … Read more