Last night around 8:15pm units were alerted for an apartment fire on Brookbury Drive in Reisterstown (56’s area). Engine 412, Squad 414, Engine 413, Ambulance 415 and many other units from the surrounding area arrived to find heavy fire from multiple units. Command called for a second alarm due to the number of units on fire. RVFC’s units helped with fire extinguishment, search, ventilation and overhaul. Units were on scene until about 1:00 am.
This afternoon A405 came across a truck flipped over with someone trapped inside on Route 140 towards Westminster. Numerous apparatus from Baltimore County and Carroll County including S414 were dispatched on the call.
Crews worked for approximately an hour to extricate the patient trapped in the vehicle. And a State Trooper helicopter was used to transport the patient to the hospital.
Santa will be riding the firetrucks between 6:30p till around 8:30p-9p. We will be in and around the following roads.
[Santa wants to see everyone and we will make every attempt to get to all these areas but the schedule is dependent on weather and fire calls.]
Tues – December 14th
Wed – December 15th
Thurs – December 16th
Friday – December 17th
Saturday – December 18th
Alternate dates are December 21 and 22.
Last night E413 along with other surrounding apparatus were alerted for a garage fire in Station 56’s area. E56 arrived to fire showing from a detached garage. E413 assisted with fire attack and overhaul. Units were on scene for approximately an hour.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member Henry Eckhardt Jr. He passed away yesterday from cancer.
Henry joined the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company in 1983 and has given of his time in many capacities around the fire station. As well, he has regularly been in the top 10 (and for most recent years the busiest) suppression riding member.
Funeral is Saturday December 11th at 10:30 at Eckhardt’s on Reisterestown Road.
Viewings are December 10th 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm.
https://www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com/obituary/henry-eckhardt-jr
Early this morning S414 was alerted for a car that had gone off the road and down an embankment. Station 50 arrived first and confirmed that one person was trapped in the vehicle. S414 setup the side winch to stabilize the vehicle and removed the door to extricate the patient.
Pictures courtesy of Station 50.
This morning E412, E413, S414, SU418, U419 and M415 participated in the Reisterstown parade. There were many, many people out this year and it was great to see.
This year the parade coincided with the 9/11 Memorial Stair climb at the M&T Bank Stadium here in Baltimore. Six of our members participated in the stair climb this year. We are very proud of their participation.
It was 20 years ago that 343 firefighters died serving others. Unfortunately, there are many, many more who have died since from cancer and related issues from the attack. We continue to remember all those who have given their lives…
The Reisterstown Vol. Fire Co. is currently hiring qualified ALS and BLS providers.
Shifts are 7am – 3pm and 3pm – 11pm 7 days a week
Recurring Shifts Available – Up to 32 hours a week
BLS-$15.00/hr ALS-$20.00/hr
A qualified person will possess the following:
High School graduate or G.E.D.
At least 18 years of age
Valid Maryland EMT-B or higher
Valid driver’s license
Valid CPR card
Current Blood Bourne Pathogens
Current Hazmat Operations
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
EVOC
Applicants with current medical clearance in Baltimore County or Carroll County will have preference.
Apply online at http://rvfc.org/ems-application/
Direct any questions to hiring@rvfc.org
On Sunday September 5, 2021 Engine 413 and Squad 414 participated in an acquired structure burn on Glen Falls Rd. Firefighters from Upperco VFC, Reisterstown VFC, Chestnut Ridge VFC, Hereford VFC, Garrison, Randallstown, and Essex performed live burn evolutions. This training covered interior firefighting, ventilation, and rural water supply.
