Members of the BAVFC, along with fire companies all across Maryland, took time away from their busy weekend to show their support for the 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride. Attached are a few photos of the day showing the view of Engine 312 and Paramedic 392 on the Route 136 overpass at Interstate 95.

Firefighters from Harford County and Baltimore County battle a two alarm fire in Kingsville on August 29. There were no injuries. The cause is under investigation by Baltimore County FIB.

Bel Air apparatus on scene: E315, TW331, Air 361

Photos By: John Gallagher

At 1521 hrs, Co.7, 3 & 13 were alerted for a building fire at 1420 Knopp Rd.  A Co.7 member arrived at 1524 hrs with a well-involved structure and two exposures.  A large equipment shed and an abandoned stable were destroyed in the fire.  Fire department personnel protected an exposure on the "D" side.  Approximately 40 firefighters placed the incident under control at 1553 hrs.  Units operated at scene until approx 1900 hrs.

Units at scene:  E714, R751, E712, E1311, Chf 3, E312, E711, E315, Tk1321, S781, A791, FM 41, HCSO

At 0233 hrs, Co.3 was alerted for a building fire in the area of South Bond Street & Courtland Street.  E311 responded at 0235 hrs and arrived at 0237 hrs.  On E311's arrival, BAPD was using extinguishers to hold the fire in check. Upon further investigation a trash fire in alley and spread up the B-side wall of #12 West Courtland Street.  E311 & T331 crews quickly extinguished the fire and checked for extension.  Damage limited to exterior of building.  Last unit cleared at 0306 hrs.

Units at scene:  E311, T331, Chf 3-1, E312, T431, BAPD     Command:  Chief 3-1 (Krebs)

Many thanks go out to the BAVFC members who took time to help with the 2010 Harford County Farm Fair. Personnel worked the tractor pull standbys, EMS standbys, and staffing the recruitment booth.

Photos Courtesy: Laura Crocker, BAVFC

At 1442 hrs, The BAVFC was dispatched to assist Joppa Magnolia with one engine at the scene of a working townhouse fire (MOG) on Cider Press Loop off of Route 40. At 1450 hrs a second engine was picked-up when the 2nd alarm was sounded. Co.3 engines assisted with overhaul for approximately 2 hours.  Last BAVFC unit returned to service at 1700 hrs.

 Co.3 units at scene:  E315, E312, A361, U388

The crew of Rescue 351 (Capt Davis, Lt.  Larson, and EVD Sentman) took home first place and a prize of $800 by winning the 2nd Annual Firefighter Extrication Competition held on the carnival grounds of the Kent Island High School in Stevensville, Md. A total of 10 companies from across Maryland and Delaware were entered. Each company was allowed to operate with only four personnel. They were given a vehicle and had to remove all four doors, the roof and roll the dash all while being judged, not only on their total time; but also on approximately 20 different extrication points including command and control, ICS, stabilization, and resource management; just to name a few.  

Photos Courtesy: John Stansfield, BAVFC

At 1604 hrs, Co.3 was alerted for a 1050 PI Rescue in the 600 blk of Bel Air Road (in front of Harford Mall).  On arrival, units had an SUV overturned with a female inside.  After the rollover she settled partially between the dashboard and floorboard and was suffering from a leg and arm injury.  R351 & E312's crews stabilized the SUV and flapped roof downward.  Patient was extricated at 1625 hrs and transported to trauma center.  Last unit cleared at 1645 hrs.

Units at scene:  P392, Chf 3, R351, E312        Command:  Chief 3 (Snyder)

At 2205 hrs, the BAVFC was dispatched to Rt.22 & Prospect Mill Rd for a reported 10-50PI with rescue.  Units arrived and found one car overturned and one subject still inside.  R351's crew stabilized the auto and used spreaders to force open the front doors.  The lone patient was extricated at 22:21 hrs and handled over to EMS for transport to Bayview.

Units at scene:  DC 3, P393, R351, E312

Command:  Dep Chf 3 (Panowitz)

Photo Credit:  Chaplain Lamana, Co.5

At 1018 hrs, the BAVFC was alerted for a 1050 PI, at mile marker 4.1 on Bel Air Bypass. On arrival units found that a deer had penetrate the compartment of the car and a single patient needed to be transported for minor injuries.  Patient was taken to UCMC.

Command:  Lt.Walker