"Burning Issues" Discusses Reservoir Rules, the
Bowleys Quarters Marine Units

Towson, Md. (June 11, 2008) -- The latest edition of Burning Issues, the Baltimore County Fire Department's cable television program, explores the laws regulating reservoirs -- specifically, the prohibition against swimming.

Baltimore County is home to three city-owned reservoirs: Prettyboy, Loch Raven and Liberty. In the four-minute "Burning Issues" segment, Baltimore City Reservoir Ranger Luke Brackett and Maryland Natural Resources Police Sgt. Ken Turner discuss the dangers of violating the no-swimming prohibition, as well as the penalties. The segment also covers general swimming safety tips, including safety reminders for pools and open water swimming. Watch Video

This edition of "Burning Issues" also features a seven-minute segment on the Bowleys Quarters marine units, which provide protection in tidal waters and the reservoirs. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Dept.'s Assistant Captain Max King appears.

Also featured on this edition:

• Recent Fires and Fire Events, including the promotion of Jonathan Hart, the Fire Department's first African-American battalion chief; an April 20 fire at the Glyndon United Methodist Church; and a recent Emergency Management hurricane exercise.
• Fireworks Safety.
  The use of backyard fireworks is illegal in Maryland. Some ground-based sparklers are legal.
• Getting Rid of the Weight
  Longtime Parkville Capt. Ross Cooke took the Fire Department's focus on fitness seriously; he participated in the Brick Bodies fitness club's "Extreme Brickover" and lost 52 pounds in a matter of weeks.
• Calendar Highlights. A look at upcoming events at volunteer fire companies and throughout the Fire Service.
• Everyday Heroes. A look at volunteer and career personnel who have received awards and appreciations.

Burning Issues airs repeatedly on BCTV, Cable Channel 25 at the following times: Mondays, 12:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.; Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; and Thursdays, noon.