At approximately 0700hrs, the Bel Air VFC with assistance from the Abingdon VFC were alerted for a dwelling fire in the 100blk of South Lynbrook Road.  Deputy Chief 3 arrived shortly thereafter with fire showing.  E311's crew advanced line to 2nd floor for extinguishment of a bedroom fire with extension to the deck area. The fire was contained within 15 minutes. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation by the MSFMO. Remaining crews assisted with overhaul.

Units at scene:  DChf 3, E311, T331, E312, E412, P393, U388, FM48 (E313 & E814 transferred to Co.3 Hse #1)      Command:  DChf 3 (Davis)

Photo Credit:  John Gallagher Photography

A one alarm fire destroyed a vacant single story, single family home at 862 Wheel Rd East near Glenangus Drive. Engine 411 was first arriving to find a fully involved structure just prior to 2:00am. They were initially dispatched to investigate a report of an odor of smoke outside. Crews from Abingdon, Bel Air, Joppa Magnolia and Level contained the fire within 30 minutes. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation by the MSFMO. Deputy Chief Davis, Jr. from the BAVFC was the incident commander.

Photos Courtesy: Bel Air VFC

At 1831 hrs, the BAVFC was alerted for a dwelling fire in 400 blk of Weatherby Road off of MD Route 543.  Dep Chf 3 & R351 were clearing a motor vehicle accident on the Rt 1 Bypass and were enroute immediately.

Chief 3-2 arrived with nothing evident but upgraded to smoke from the rear and then fire in the walls.  A small amount of fire was visible around a sliding glass door and there was a heavy smoke condition in the basement.  E311 arrived next and stretched a 200' attack line to the rear.  E311 & T331's crews opened the walls in basement and around the door.  From here the fire was quickly knocked down and positive pressure ventilation started to remove the smoke.  The cause of the fire was determined to be from improperly disposed smoking materials.  Last fire department unit returned to service at 1920 hrs. E311 cleared this call and responded to a report of a dwelling fire in Box 410.

Units at scene:  Chf 3-2, E311, T331, DChf 3, R351, E312, Chf 3  Command:  DChf 3 (Davis)

At 1219 hrs, the BAVFC was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Rt.22 (Churchville Rd) and Moores Mill Road.  Deputy Chief 3 arrived and confirmed that one subject was trapped.  R351's crew stabilized the car and used HRT spreaders to force open driver's side door. The patient was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.  

Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 1246 hrs.

Units at scene:  Dep Chf 3, P392, R351, Chf 3, Chf 3-9  Command:  DChf 3 (Davis)

At 1659 hrs, Companies 4, 8, 12E, and 3 were alerted for a dwelling fire with rescue in the 700 blk of Lombard Court.  E112 (who had transferred to Co.8 earlier) arrived first and had a 2nd floor bedroom on fire.  During their extinguishment efforts a male subject was located but was determined to be obviously deceased.

The fire was placed under control in less than 15 minutes. The remainder of box assignment assisted with overhaul and clean-up.  E315 & Chf 3-1 remained at scene for a short period of time while E312 cleared scene shortly after arrival and transferred to Co.4. The cause remains under investigation by MSFMO. Damage is estimated at $75,000.

Units at scene:  E112, E412, E1211, T831, T431, Chf 3-1, E414, E315, E211, E312           Command:  Chief 4

Photo Credit:  www.levelvfc.com

At approximately 1350 hrs, Co.3 units were alerted for a motor vehicle collision in the 400blk of North Tollgate Road near the Harford County Equestrian Center.  Deputy Chief 3 arrived and advised the need for extrication.  R351's crew took the roof and doors off to properly remove patient for EMS care.  One patient was transported to UCMC.

Last unit cleared at 1430 hrs.     Deputy Chief 3 (Davis) had command.

At 1029 hrs, the BAVFC was alerted for 2 engines to respond to fill-out Box 816.  Both engines  assisted with overhaul in basement and 2nd floor.  Initially received as an automatic alarm first-in units found a well-involved basement fire.

 Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 1342 hrs.

 Units at scene: U871,T831,T1232,E481,T831,E415,E315,E311,E1311,A361,U388

 Photo Credit:  www.jmvfc.org

At 1734 hrs, Co.3 was alerted for a shed fire to the rear of 201 Ridge Road.  Chief 3 arrived first, at 1737hrs, and advised shed was fully involved and "on the ground".  Assignment was held to E311 & E312.  Chimney ashes had been reposited near the shed earlier.  Last unit returned to service at 1811 hrs.

Units at scene:  Chf 3, Chf 3-1, E312, E311    Command:  Chief 3 (Hopkins)

At 0950 hrs, Co.3 was alerted for engine, truck, and air unit for a dwelling fire at 7016 Sunshine Avenue, in Kingsville.  On arrival of Co.3 equipment, bulk of fire had been knocked.  E315 ended up transferring to Station 48, T332 crew assisted with clean-up, and A361 filled approximately 10 SCBA bottles.  Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 1250 hrs.

Units at scene:  E481,Sq483,Tk488,E55,T8,E381,Tk1321,E315,E201,T332,A361

Photo Credit:  www.kvfc.com

At 1806hrs, Co.3 was alerted as part of first alarm assignment reporting chimney fire that had extended to the attic.  E315 was 2nd arriving engine and using one handline, worked to extinguish a fire in the chinmey box at the rear of the house.  Fire had escaped from flue and ignited box at top of chimney.

Units at scene:  T431, E814, Chf 3-1, E315, E412

E315 returned to service at 1915 hrs.

At approximately 0850hrs, TW332 was alerted to fill-out the 1st alarm assignment for a structure fire at 10481 Harford Road in the Long Green/Parkville area of Baltimore County.  The fire ended up being contained to  a severely clogged chimney.  TW332's crew operated from roof and in living room to extinguish and unclog the chimney. They returned to service at approximately 1015 hrs.

Units at scene:  E10, E55, E8, E381, E481, T332, Chf 3-2

The BAVFC assisted the Darlington VFC with 2 engines on a well involved barn fire in the 2900blk of Dublin Road. Units dumped their water as the crews assisted with fire extinquishment and salvage and overhaul. Units began clearing around 1100hrs.

Units on Scene: E314, E315, DCH3

Photos Courtesy: BAVFC and Austin Ensor, BAVFC

At 2334 hrs, Co.3 was alerted to respond to a dwelling fire in the 300 blk of Wheaton Lane in Churchville.  E312 was clearing another call and was immediately on the road.  T332 had just gone in-station and was also responding immediately.  First arriving units had fire through the roof.  E312's crew assisted with extinguishing the attic and the walls around the chimney.  Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 0215 hrs.

Co.3 units at scene:  E312, T332, E315, E314

The BAVFC received this photo from the Martin Family and the Willows Chase Community and we wanted to post it. Willows Chase is one the local Bel Air communities where Santa takes a fire engine ride through the neighborhood. As always it is enjoyed by those of all ages. Many thanks to the Martin Family for the picture and we will see you all next year.

For those communities interested in having Santa visit on a fire engine please click on our event request button on the home page and complete the form.

A two vehicle accident sent one subject to UCMC for treatment of minor injuries. The incident occured at approximately 10:30am at the intersection of Conowingo Road and Hickory Bypass Spur (Spicers Corner). BAVFC personnel had to remove the door and roof of one of the vehicles to remove the occupant.

Photos Courtesy: BAVFC

         At approximately 6:30 P.M. Monday December 12, 2011 Harford County 911 received several reports of an unknown type of fire in the area of Bluefield Circle and Donnawood Drive in the Joppa-Magnolia area. Units from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responding to the call were advised by dispatchers that further information from the callers indicated that this was a dwelling fire. A full first alarm assignment was then dispatched consisting of units from the Joppa-Magnolia, Fallston, Bel Air Volunteer Fire Companies in Harford County, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County, and the Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire Department. The first arriving personnel from JMVFC were faced with a two story wood frame dwelling which was heavily involved in fire. Additional resources were requested consisting of large capacity tankers, engines, and support units for fire fighter rehabilitation due to the large volume of fire, the need to transport large amounts of water to the fire scene, and to insure sufficient personnel were on scene to combat the fire in the rapidly dropping temperatures. As structural collapses within the dwelling began occurring, a defensive operation was called for using large caliber streams from a safe distance. Final extinguishment of all visible fire was completed with the use of fire-fighting foam to reach areas within the collapse debris. The last units cleared the scene at approximately 11:15 P.M.  No injuries were reported to emergency personnel or civilians however the homeowners reported that several pets are unaccounted for and are believed to have perished in the fire. 

At approximately 1315 hrs, the BAVFC was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment in the 700blk of Churchville Road near John Carroll HS.  Units arrived and found a single car over the guardrail rested on the driver-side, with one subject trapped.  Crews stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof between the "A" and "B" posts for extrication.  Patient was transported to Bayview Trauma by land.

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

A one alarm fire caused damage to a single story residence on Pritt Lane in the northern portion the Bel Air area. Initially reported with subjects trapped first units arrived within minutes of dispatch to find fire in the rear of the home. Firefighters placed the fire under control within 15 minutes and there were no injuries to civilians or fire department personnel. A total of 35 firefighters from Bel Air, Fallston, Jarrettsville and Darlington worked the incident. Red Cross/Disaster Assistance was called to the scene to assist the occupants. The cause is currently under investigation by the MSFMO.

Units: E311, TW332, E312, E313, E315, E1311, E712, E914, P393, MSFMO, E412 to Co 3 hse 1

At 1934 hrs, The Abingdon VFC and Bel Air VFC were alerted for a townhouse fire in the 200 blk of Maple Wreath Ct.  Units were advised by fire dispatch that they were recieving multiple calls to 911.  E411 arrived with heavy smoke showing from a middle of the group townhome and advanced an attack line to rear to stop horizontal spread.  E315's crew advanced first line into the interior and extinguished 2nd floor bedroom and attic.  Remainder of crews assisted in working in extinguishment in D-side exposure and on roof.  Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 2210 hrs. Two firefighters suffered minor non life threatening injuries. Approximately 60 firefighters worked this one alarm fire.

Units at scene:  E411, T431, E315, E312, T332, T1232, E814, P392, P492, U388, FM42

Photo Credit:  John Gallagher Photography

At 1712 hrs the Abingdon, Bel Air and Joppa Magnolia VFCs were alerted for a dwelling fire in the 100 blk of Boxthorn Drive.  Units arrived with fire showing from the second floor.  The fire was placed under control within 15 minutes by approximately 40 firefighters. The bulk of the fire damage was contained to a 2nd floor bedroom but there was heat and smoke damage throughout the remainder of the structure. Last Co.3 unit returned to service at 2000 hrs. The cause is currently under investigation and there were no injuries.

Co.3 units at scene:  E315, T332, E312, Chf 3, U388

Photo Credit:  S.Campbell BAVFC & FF from JMVFC