History of Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company - 1960's

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In the 1960's a long awaited hall was constructed over the building and demonstrated immediate success with weekly bingo, teenage "Record Hops," and many other company and community activities. The Ford Tanker was

Station on Reisterstown Road. Note the height of the second (from the left) bay door is higher than the rest. It had to be raised to accomodate the ladder truck.

replaced by a Jeep for field fires and a Hahn 750 gallon per minute pumper. A utility truck was purchased and was soon replaced by a larger one. The "Quint" was also sold and a 75 foot Mack Aerial Ladder Truck was purchased from Green Haven and put into service in 1970.

A significant event for the company in the early 1970's was the beginning of the ambulance service. Debated for years, it was finally brought to a head in 1970 and after training for crews was complete, the ambulance was placed in service in June 1971. Its daily use proved that it was long over due.