Station 8 - Fullerton

Station 8 serves Fullerton and the surrounding communities in Baltimore County, Maryland.

History -- 1893 through the 1950s

The original quarters of Engine 8 was built in 1893 and located on South Conklin Street.  The Highlandtown area was annexed by Baltimore City in 1919.  The Baltimore City Fire Department took over the station on South Conklin Street and placed Engine Company 41 in service.  Engine 8 was then moved to Belair Road and Fitch Avenue, now the home of Rehab Unit 155. 

When Engine 8 moved to Belair Road, the only other companies were in Essex and Towson.  Engine 8 responded to calls from the City line to the Harford County line.  Over the years, Engine 8 responded to many fires in the northeastern end of Baltimore County.

On June 26, 1954, Ambulance 5 was placed in service at Station 8.  During the 1950s and 1960s, the Fullerton station continued to run Engine 8, Jeep 8, and the Ambulance out of the quarters on Belair Road.

Some excerpts from the station ledgers:

• January 4, 1929, 2:25 p.m., five-room bungalow, Potomac Road and Chesaco, upon arrival roof and dormer caving in. Tried our best to put water on it.  Due to low tide in north east creek, it was impossible to do so. Cause unknown, damage to building $1500.00.
• February 13, 1929, 1000 a.m., McCormick Avenue near Kenwood.  Fire in the 2nd story and attic dwelling.  Cause of fire--defective flue or hot air furnace.  There were eight people sleeping in said dwelling, and all got out safely except Mrs. Weinberg, who was painfully burnt over her arms, hands and face. Engine #7 was called to assist.  Damage $4000.00.
• December 22, 1936, 1:55 a.m. Called a 2 1/2 story frame dwelling fire, owned and occupied by George Westerman, Necker Avenue off Belair Road, Fullerton.  Fire started on roof by a supposed spark from the chimney.  With no water for pumping, and the fire having gained such headway before it was discovered, there was no chance of saving the said building.  We called both engines from Towson and with our combined efforts saved all outbuildings.
• August 4, 1952 5:02 p.m.  Received a call by phone to 3724 Joppa Road   On arrival found the back room burning and smoke pouring out over the house.  Used booster on same. Towson's One Truck was called as a safety measure.  When fire was put out and smoke was cleared out, we found several traces of arson over the house.  The police notified Captain Williams of the Arson Squad and Chief Gail was also called.

1970s -- Present

In the early 1970s, the Fullerton Station was relocated to its present location at 4401 Fitch Avenue.  The new station opened November 27, 1973, and included a new ladder truck.

On January 30, 1981, tragedy struck the Fullerton Station when Firefighter Tom Levy collapsed at the scene of a dwelling fire.  Truck 8 was operating at the working fire at Red Lion Road and Proctor Avenue.  Despite gallant efforts to revive him, FF Levy did not survive.

The 1980s saw significant growth in the EMS division.  An EMS supervisor was assigned to the station during that era.  

Equipment currently housed at Station 8 includes Engine 8, Truck 8, Medic 8, Brush 8, and Ems 6. 

Apparatus     

Engine 8	Truck 8
Medic 8	EMS 6
Brush 8

Revised May 11, 2007