LVFC Conducts Live Fire Training at BCFD's Training Academy
June 12, 2010 - Saturday morning members of LVFC took Engines 307 and 301 down to Baltimore County Fire Rescue Academy. The two engine crews conducted live fire training burns throughout the morning practicing engine company operations including seach and rescue, hose-line advancement and extinguishment, and pump operations.
LVFC Runs Car Into Tree With Person Trapped: Rescue Box 30-05
May 21, 2010 - Shortly after midnight, Station 30 was alerted for the report of a 10-50PI with rescue just north of Pot Spring Road on Dulaney Valley Road. Within minutes Engine 302 and Squad 303 were on scene along with Truck 1, and found a vehicle into a tree fully engulfed in flames. Immediately crews went to work, getting a knock the fire and confirming the location of the victim. Crews were on scene until shortly after 3:00am. Units on scene: E302, SQ303, T1, E1, M1, M101, EMS7, FID4
2-Alarm Apartment Fire in Rodgers Forge: Fire Box 01-14
May 05, 2010 - At approximately 11:40pm, Station 30 was alerted for the apartment fire on Blenheim Road in Rodgers Forge. Initially, Engine 1 was dispatched to the general location of Rodgers Forge Road and Blenheim Road to investigate an odor of burning. As Engine 1 arrived in the vicinity, a heavy odor of smoke was present and the officer requested a fire box assignment. Upon arrival, Station 1 units requested the working fire dispatch for a basement fire with heavy smoke showing and later requested a second alarm assignment as the fire and smoke intensified. Engine 307 arrived as the third engine, established a secondary water source, and assisted crews with the initial fire attack. Squad 303 arrived shortly thereafter and conducted a primary search of and ventilated the apartment building. Crews remained on scene for approximately 3 hours. (Photos by Michael Schwartzberg)
Members Create 100th Year Anniversary Remembrance Video
May 04, 2010 - In remembrance of those who have served throughout Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company's 100 years of service to the community, members created a video which includes a compilation of apparatus, members and incidents from the past to present day. The video can be found and viewed in the "Videos" section of our website.
Working Auto Fire in Ruxton: Local Box 30-09
April 29, 2010 - At approximately 4:30 p.m, Station 30 was alerted for the report of an auto fire on Ridervale Road off of Bellona Avenue in Ruxton. While en route, Engine 307's crew noticed a large column of smoke in the distance. Arriving shortly thereafter, a working automobile fire was confirmed. The crew immediately established a water source, pulled the bumper attack line, and made a quick knock on the fire. As the vehicle was situated in close proximity to the dwelling, a thorough check of the dwelling was conducted for possible extension. Engine 307 remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
SUV Lands on Side Trapping Driver in Rodgers Forge: Rescue Box 01-13
April 27, 2010 - At approximately 11:30pm, Squad 303 was alerted for the report of a 10-50PI with rescue at the intersection of Bellona Avenue and Rodgers Forge Road in southwest Towson. While en route, Station 1 units arrived at location and confirmed one patient trapped in a SUV that was resting on its drivers side. As the patient sustained only minor injuries, the squad crew of seven stood by as Station 1 units stabilized the vehicle, removed the windshield and extricated the patient. Once removed from the vehicle, the patient was then packaged on a backboard and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Units at location included: BC1, E1, T1, M1, EMS1, and S303.
Fire Safety at Havenwood Preschool Center
April 19, 2010 - Lutherville Volunteers, in conjunction with the Towson University Department of Nursing, presented important home fire safety education to children at the Havenwood Preschool Center located off of Ridgely Road in Lutherville. Throughout the morning, children were exposed to a firefighter in turnout gear, explored a fire engine, learned common home fire hazards, and were taught how to contact emergency services by dialing 9-1-1. The session concluded when the children were allowed to operate a hose line off of Engine 307. Many thanks to the Havenwood Preschool Center and the Towson University Department of Nursing for their assistance in implementing the program.
Two Trapped on Beltway: Rescue Box 14-60
April 17, 2010 - At approximately 2:15pm, Squad 303 was alerted for the report of a multi-vehicle accident with entrapment on the outerloop of Interstate 695 between the JFX and Greenspring Avenue. While en route, Engine 14 arrived and reported a multi-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and confirmed the entrapment of two patients in a single car. Squad 303 and Pikesville's Squad 322 worked together to extricate the driver by removing the driver's side door. Squad 303's crew then utilized the winch to pull the vehicle away from the jersey barrier to gain access to the passenger, who was subsequently extricated by removing the passenger side door. The patients were packaged and transported to a local area hospital, and crews returned to service. Units on Scene: E14, HM114, S303, S322, M14, BC1
Pole Fire Temporarily Closes York Road: Local Box 30-04
April 16, 2010 - At approximately 10:15pm, LVFC was dispatched to respond to the report of a utility pole on fire in the 1700-block of York Road. Located only several blocks from Station 30, Engine 302 arrived on scene moments later and confirmed a working pole fire. With assistance from Baltimore County Police, crews immediately established a safety zone and shut down York Road until BGE secured the power and the area was deemed safe. Lutherville Volunteers remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes.
Accident in Hunt Valley Traps One: Rescue Box 39-22
April 15, 2010 - At approximately 11:15pm, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a 10-50PI with rescue at the intersection of Shawan Road and McCormick Road. While en route, first arriving units confirmed one patient trapped in a vehicle that rear-ended a flat bed tow truck. Upon arrival, the squad crew of seven immediately assisted units at location with extrication of the patient by rolling the driver side dash / steering column and gaining access to the front passenger side compartment. Units at location included: BC11, E391, E17, T17, M1, EMS7, and S303
