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

Fire Reported at Nottingham Target

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire in the seasonal section of Target on Campbell Boulevard on Thursday, April 18 at 4:37 p.m It was reported that the fire was intentionally set. Fire was extinguished prior to arrival with multiple fire extinguishers. Units used fans to remove smoke and dry chemical agent from … Read more

Dog Rescued in Rosedale Apartment Fire

–photos courtesy of Essex VFC- The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a Rosedale apartment fire at  Eagles Walk Apartments on Glendower Court on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Crews found three-tory apartment building with fire showing. Firefighters rescued a dog from the building and crews took care of until the puppy was safely reunited with its … Read more

Sunday House Fire Reported on Heavrin Court in Nottingham

– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department– Fire crews responded to reports of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Nottingham. Baltimore County Fire Department reported the dwelling fire in the hundred block of Heavrin Court just before 5 p.m. Crews arrived and found a fully-involved deck fire with extension into the home. One dog … Read more

Chase Fire Reported at the Oliver Beach Community Hall

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire at the Oliver Beach Community Hall on Friday around 10:30 p.m. The hall is located at 13203 Susquehanna Rd. in Chase. The Oliver Beach Improvement Association (OBIA) reported that no one was at the hall during the fire, but the building will remain unavailable as they … Read more

Essex Garage Fire Reported on Island View Road

–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Members of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the 2500 block of Island View Road in Essex for a garage fire. The fire was reported on Sunday, March 10 around 7:25 p.m. First arriving units found an approximate 30×30 detached garage with fire showing … Read more

Fire Reported at Mo’s Seafood Bar and Grill in Eastwood

– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department– A fire was reported at Mo’s Seafood Bar and Grill in the 7600 block of Eastern Avenue in Eastwood. According to the report, a fire was coming from the kitchen area of the building on Thursday, March 7 around 6:11 a.m. Baltimore County Fire Department reported two … Read more

Overnight House Fires Reported in Parkville & Glen Arm

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported two overnight house fires in northeast Baltimore County. The first fire was reported on Wendover Road near Old Harford Road in Parkville. Crews arrived on Thursday, Feb. 8 around 11:06 p.m. and remained on the scene until 12:23 a.m. Another dwelling fire was reported Frida, Feb. 9 at … Read more

Injuries Reported in Overnight Carney Fire on Kingstree Road

–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Fire crews responded to a townhouse fire in Carney overnight with injuries. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a two-alarm fire on Kingstree Road after 2 a.m. Crews arrived with a unit fully involved in fire. There were reports of people trapped. Fire spread into three … Read more