Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company

One of our bravest in the National News

webmaster — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:33:07 +0000

Mr Bill Howard has been a volunteer firefighter at our station for 70 years now. We are proud and in awe of how many years he has put into this company and our community. He was recently acknowledged for his 70th year at our Annual Meeting this year.

An excellent interview and writeup was done by Alexander Pyles of patch.com and can be found here. This story has now made it into the national media by being highlighted on Huffington Post.

Thanks to Patch and Huffington Post for celebrating with us the wonderful dedication and achievements of one of America’s bravest.

31-23 Rescue Box

rpratt — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:49:20 +0000

At 1720 hrs on January 28th, the Truck and Engine were alerted for a 1050-PI Rescue on Red Run Boulevard at Restaurant Park Drive. Truck 313 and Engine 312 responded with a total of 6 volunteers. Truck 313 arrived first and upon investigation found three vehicles involved and total of three patients – one trapped. The truck crew began stabilizing the vehicle while the engine crew pulled a protective handline. Crews made access to the patient by removing the passenger door. Patients were packaged and transported to appropriate trauma centers. Units operated on the scene for approx. 40 minutes before going in service. This was the third rescue for Truck 313 in a week.

Truck goes to work with 1 Pinned in the Vehicle

eschwartzjr — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:19:40 +0000

ON 1-26-12 T313 responded with 5 personnel to a 1050-PI Rescue near the Post Office on Red Run Blvd 56-12 Box. On arrival the crew went to work assisting EMS with patient care and starting rescue operations. The vehicle was stabilized and the rear door was removed to extricate the patient. The patient was transported by Medic-56 to a local facility. Owings Mills Crews were on scene about 30 minutes.

Engine 312 on 19-4 Firebox

rpratt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:30:23 +0000

At 1943 hours on January 24th, Engine 312 was alerted for an investigation of an odor of smoke at Reisterstown Road and Painters Mill Road. Engine 312 responded with 3 volunteers. Engine 312 was driving down Reisterstown Road into a 19 box investigating when they noticed a glow in the window of an office building off of Reisterstown Road. Engine 312 turned around and while pulling up to 9921 Reisterstown Road (19-4 Box) the fire vented out of a window on the second story of the building. Engine 312 went on location requesting the firebox and switched to Tac 22. Engine 312 passed command to Engine 19 and went to work – forcing entry into the office building and putting a knock on the fire. Units operated on the scene for approx. 3 hours before going in service.

Truck 313 on Rescue Box 50-7

rpratt — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:26:36 +0000

At 1814 hours on January 24th, Truck 313 was alerted for a 1050-PI Rescue at Walnut Avenue and Garrison Forest Road. Truck 313 responded with 4 volunteers. Upon arrival, Truck 313 assisted Co. 50 units with stabilizing the vehicle and removing the patient. Truck 313 operated on the scene for approx. 15 minutes before going in service.

1050PI with Rollover

webmaster — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:05:22 +0000

On Thursday just after lunchtime, Company 31 units were alerted for a 1050PI with rescue on Lakeside Blvd. Units arrived to find one vehicle on its side, and no rescue. M-19 transported one patient to Sinai Hospital.

70 Year Anniversary

webmaster — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:09:20 +0000

On Monday Evening (December 12, 2011) Firefighter Bill Howard celebrated 70 years as a member of the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company. He joined the Company in 1941. His first meeting as a member was on December 8, 1941 which also happened to be the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

We congratulate Bill and salute him for his many years of service for our citizens with our Fire Company!

Christmas Trees Sold Out

webmaster — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:09:52 +0000

We have completely sold out of Christmas Trees. Thank you to everyone who came by and bought one.

Please have a safe and happy holidays.

Firebox at McDonald’s

rpratt — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:28:33 +0000

At 1505 hrs on December 9th, Firebox 31-24 was alerted for the Building Fire at the McDonald’s at 9774 Groffs Mill Road. Engine 312 responded as the first due engine. While en route, dispatch advised units that a fryer had caught on fire at this location. Engine 312 arrived to find moderate smoke inside the building. The crew from 312 pulled an 1 3/4″ handline into the structure to find a small amount of fire behind a fryer that had been held in check by the sprinkler system and an employee with an extinguisher. Crews put the remaining fire out and checked for extension. The fire caused moderate damage although the water damage was much more extensive. Units remained on the scene for approx. an hour before returning to service.

Christmas Trees for Sale

webmaster — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:06:33 +0000

Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company is selling Christmas Trees once again this holiday season. Trees range from 35 dollars and up. Douglas and Frazier firs are both available. Trees will be sold from 10 AM to 10 PM daily with free delivery available. Please help support your local volunteer fire company by buying a tree from OMVFCo this year!