The officers and members of the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company are pleased to announce that one of our brothers has returned home for good. Fireman Brandon Shepperd, who joined the fire company in December of 2004, has recently completed 5 years of service with the United States Marine Corps. During his time in the Corps, Brandon served with the 3rd Battalion 6th Marines and was involved in 2 tours of duty in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. We are glad to have you back!

Congratulations to the son of Craig Nelson Jr and grandson of Craig Nelson Sr (both members here at Owings Mills) for the outstanding work of their son/grandson.

Just after noon on Friday the 22nd, an automatic fire alarm was dispatched for 90 Painters Mill Road. Engine 312 responded non-emergency until smoke was visible from Reisterstown Road and Painters Mill Road. 312 arrived on location with smoke showing from a multi-story requesting the firebox. 312 stretched an 1 3/4 handline to keep the fire in check which was eventually found to be originating from an electrical closet within a day care facility. 312 completed a rapid primary search within the structure to verify all occupants had evacuated and made a knock on the electrical fire with a dry chemical extinguisher. Units remained on the scene for almost 2 hours before going in service.

Just after 1400 hrs on Tuesday July 12, Firebox 31-19 was alerted for the Apartment fire. Smoke was visible from Station 31 and dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls. Engine 19 was on the air when they were picked up for the Firebox and were first on the scene advising heavy fire in multiple townhomes. Engine 312 arrived and secured 19′s water supply. Due to the extensive and advancing fire conditions an exterior attack was initially ordered and a second and third alarm was requested. Crews quickly worked to knock down the fire and ventilate the homes. Once the fire was knocked down, Truck 313 and additional crews completed the primary  and secondary searches in all the units. Units continued to search for hot spots and wet down until it was deemed the fire was completely out. Crews operated on the scene for approx. 4 hours before returning to service.

On Sunday morning, Truck 313 along with other companies in the battalion were alerted to respond for a dwelling fire on Emory Road. Due to the fact that several other truck companies were out of service, Truck 313 was the first due truck on the assignment. Units arrived on location with a fully involved, one story vacant structure. The crew of 313 assisted other companies with extinguishment and overhaul. On a side note, Company 31 has handled 19 suppression calls so far for the holiday weekend.