Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Rescue

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News About the Fire Department

"Burning Issues" Cable TV Program
The Fire Department's cable television program, Burning Issues, airs on Channel 25, BCTV. Watch segments from the current edition online. A copy of the entire BCTV programming schedule also is available.

Cooking Fires Are #1 Cause of Home Fires
Especially during the holiday season, when stoves are especially busy, take steps to avoid cooking fires. Watch video.

"Winter Weather Spotter" Class Scheduled December 3
Emergency managers are looking for citizens interested in becoming "winter weather spotters." Spotters provide local meteorological information to emergency management officials and national forecasters.

Avoid CO Poisoning: Use Generators Safely
Portable generators are a popular source of temporary power during weather-related power outages. But they emit deadly carbon monoxide gas and MUST be used properly.

The Guardian Knights
This recent interview with Bianca Thompson, president of the Guardian Knights, the local chapter of the International Association of Black Firefighters, aired recently on BCTV Channel 25. Watch video.

Disaster Relief Exercise Held In North Point
Emergency management leaders practiced how to run a disaster relief supply center -- called a "commodity point of distribution center," or CPOD -- on November 5 at the North Point Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is the state's CPOD partner. 

Photo of the Week

The 94th recruit class paticipated in a training burn on the east side of the county. Here they pose with their instructors.

Reminder: Leaf Burning Prohibited in Baltimore County
Leaf burning is prohibited in Baltimore County. Recreational bonfires are prohibited within the Beltway, and require a permit everywhere else.

Prepare For Your Pets During An Emergency
Pet owners need to plan how to take care of their animals during an emergency. This five-minute video shows you how to prepare a pet emergency kit and explains the role of the Baltimore County Division of Animal Control during emergencies. Watch Video.

Firefighting At Sparrows Point
This six-minute video discusses the Fire Department's shared history with the Sparrows Point steelmaking plant. Watch Video.

New Parkton Fire Station Will Enhance Fire Protection In North County
Baltimore County elected and fire officials broke ground March 4, 2008 for a new career fire station in Parkton. Make sure you watch the four minute video of the history of Station 60.

2006 Year In Review
Baltimore County Fire Department 2006 Year In Review is a 79-page,
color document recounting accomplishments, events, major incidents, retirements and farewells during calendar year 2006. This is a large, 1.7 MB document; please be patient while it downloads.

"Working With People With Disabilities" DVD Available
"Working With People With Disabilities," a 26-minute training DVD produced by the Baltimore County Fire Department, is available, free of charge, for training purposes.

Crowd Manager Training
The Baltimore County Fire Marshal's Office offers a seminar to prepare individuals to work as crowd managers at nightclubs, bars, restaurants and other places of assembly. This training is now required by law for establishments that handle at least 50 occupants!

Are You Ready For An Emergency?
Many households don't have the basic supplies that will help them through the first 72 hours after an emergency. Learn how you can prepare.

Fact Sheets, Safety Brochures Available
Check out our archive of printable fact sheets and brochures and coloring sheets.

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Revised November 28, 2008