The new S414 has arrived in Reisterstown to our station. It was driven up from Jessup by one of our senior drivers, Henry Eckhardt Jr, along with our Chief Craig Hewitt and chair of the squad committee Bob Murray Jr.
The squad has several stops and we have training to do before it goes in service. But hopefully it will be in service within a couple of weeks. More details about the squad will be posted soon.
Tonight Engine 412 was alerted for an auto fire in the Full Moon Bar and Grill parking lot.
It was 19 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…
Last night several members worked on getting the cribbing ready for our new S414. The new squad is in its final stages and should be delivered to us soon.
The cribbing being worked in the pictures is one of the things that is carried on each squad (and truck) in Baltimore County. The main use is for stabilization of a vehicle at an MVC. A whole, large compartment is dedicated to cribbing.
Just before 7:30 pm Engine 413 and Special Unit 418 were alerted for a dwelling fire in Owings Mills. Units from Owings Mills found fire to the rear of the structure on their arrival. The crew from Engine 413 attacked the fire in the basment and rear of the structure. The Special Unit crew assisted with ventilation. Units were on scene for several hours.
Over the past two days RVFC has been dispatched on several vehicle collisions with people trapped. On Monday night there was an MVC with someone trapped in a car against a pole. Then tonight there was a two car MVC up in Upperco that RVFC was dispatched on. We currently are running our special unit which is equipped with vehicle stabilization and extrication tools but look forward to our new squad’s arrival in the next month or so.
Craig Coleman (Beatle) has been a member of the RVFC and a volunteer firefighter since July 20, 1970 — 50 years as a firefighter.
Numerous representatives (both county and state) presented him with congratulations on his 50 years. His family was all present to see too.
Congratulations Beatle!
The RVFC is doing a shortened door-to-door fund drive this year, unfortunately due to COVID-19. Every year we have people in the neighborhood requesting donations and this results in our largest fundraiser each year.
The RVFC is doing a shortened door-to-door fund drive this year, unfortunately due to COVID-19. Every year we have people in the neighborhood requesting donations and this results in our largest fundraiser each year.
We do still need funds to run the fire station and for our newest rescue squad to replace S414, so please consider donating by sending a check (108 Main St, Reisterstown MD) or donating online.
Engine 413 was dispatched along with numerous Carroll County and Baltimore County apparatus. E413 went enroute with 5 personnel. Crew assisted with fire attack and E413 was tasked with drafting water to send to the apparatus at the fire.
Later this afternoon an MVC was reported at the Sunoco at Reisterstown Rd and Hammershire Rd. Two cars were involved and one person was trapped. It took crews approximately 15 minutes to extricate the patient.
