The BAVFC has taken their fire training to the next level with the construction of a fully furnished 12′ x 14′ second floor single bedroom complete with a full size window at the Forest Hill annex. It is the intent to use this room for what is known in the…
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6/13, 2245hrs: BAVFC crews along with Fallston, Joppa Magnolia, Kingsville and Abingdon volunteers worked this one alarm fire at the Hickory Court Apartments on Friday evening.The fire was contained to the laundry and storage area of the building. It took approx 20 min to place under control. There were no…
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The BAVFC sent an engine, a tower, and two chiefs to assist the Abingdon Fire Company – MD at the scene of this townhouse fire on Swift Run Drive in Abingdon overnight. The engine worked the Delta exposure and the truck handled roof work. Photos: Nick Warren
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On April 21st the BAVFC experienced a catastrophic failure of a device known as the Blitzfire; a portable master stream device, during a driver’s training session. The nozzle on the Blitzfire separated from the body before the valve was ever opened. At that point the entire body of the device,…
Read MoreThe BAVFC board, officers and members congratulate the Brian Winchester, Charlie May, Jr, Steven Davis and Brody Dannenfelser on their appointment to Sergeant. We wish them the best as they take their initial steps into a leadership role within the company.
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3/19, 1130: BAVFC and Jarrettsville VFC worked this motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the 2700blk of Rocks Rd (MdRt24). It took approx 30 minutes to complete the extrication. A total of 5 EMS transport units were requested to the scene. With aviation down due to weather units transported the…
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The BAVFC would like to reiterate that all public tours, public education/fire prevention events have been canceled until further notice, both those held at our three firehouses and those requested outside the stations. All other events scheduled to be hosted at BAVFC have been canceled until further notice as well….
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In the best interest of those we protect and serve the BAVFC has decided to cancel any upcoming and planned all public safety education/ fire prevention events, tours, visits indefinitely. Thank you for your understanding. Personnel will be reaching out to those affected but if you have questions about you…
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Twenty five BAVFC members spent 3.5 hours of their Saturday morning working on various extrication and stabilization techniques at the BAVFC annex in Forest Hill. If this interests you then give us a call, pm, email or just stop by and chat with us more about joining.
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11/16, 830p: BAVFC crews along with crews from Aberdeen, Abingdon, Joppa Magnolia, Aberdeen Proving Ground , Fallston and Kingsville worked this 2 alarm townhouse fire on Hunters Run Terrace. Crews found an end of the group townhouse well involved on arrival with rapid extension to adjoining townhouses. One firefighter suffered…
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