LVFC Fills in Parkville Station 10: Fire Box 55-20
November 04, 2011 - Due to a three (3) alarm apartment fire on Haven Farm Road in Perry Hall (Fire Box 55-20), Lutherville transferred a crew to fill in Station 10 (Parkville) for approximately 3.5 hours while attending all remaining apparatus at Station 30.
Overturned Vehicle on Beltway in Towson: Local Box 01-61
October 28, 2011 - At approximately 7:10pm, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a motor vehicle accident with rollover on the outer loop of Interstate 695 between Dulaney Valley Road and York Road in Towson. Engine 307 immediately responded and arrived on scene shortly thereafter (simultaneously with Truck 1) to find one vehicle overturned. Prior to fire department arrival, the driver of the vehicle was able to self-extricate from the vehicle and sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. The patient was evaluated, packaged and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Crews remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
Kitchen Fire at Apartment Complex in Lutherville: Fire Box 30-08
October 23, 2011 - At approximately 9:30pm, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of an apartment fire on Nightingale Way between North Charles Street and Lincoln Avenue in Lutherville. Engine 307's crew immediately responded and arrived moments later to find light smoke showing from one of the apartment units. Upon investigation, Engine 307's crew discovered and quickly extinguished a small kitchen / appliance fire. Crews remained on scene for approximately 90 minutes.
Fully Involved Detached Garage Fire in Brooklandville: Fire Box 14-17
October 15, 2011 - At approximately 9:15am, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a garage fire on Falls Road between Walnut Avenue and Gardman Avenue in Brooklandville. Engine 307 immediately responded and while en route Engine 14 advised responding units that a column of smoke was visible in the distance. Shortly thereafter, Engine 14 arrived to find a detached garage fully involved and established command. Engine 307's crew remained on scene for approximately 1 hour and assisted units on scene with extinguishment and overhaul. After clearing the incident, Engine 307's crew filled in Station 14 (Brooklandville) for approximately 1 hour.
Jack-Knifed Tractor Trailer with HazMat: Local Box 30-80
October 14, 2011 - At approximately 5:00am, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a motor vehicle accident with injury on the ramp between outerloop of I-695 and I-83 North (Harrisburg Expressway) in Lutherville. Engine 307 responded and arrived moments later to find a jack-knifed tractor trailer with one of the saddle fuel tanks punctured as a result of the accident. Due to the leak, Engine 307 requested additional resources to the scene, including HazMat 114 as well as an emergency response unit from the Maryland Department of the Environment. Crews remained on scene for approximately 1 hour.
Accident Traps One on I-83 in Lutherville: Rescue Box 30-80
September 14, 2011 - At approximately 9:00pm, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a motor vehicle accident with an unknown status on Interstate 83 North between Interstate 695 and Timonium Road in Lutherville. Engine 307 immediately responded and while en route, dispatch advised reports of one person trapped and upgraded the incident to a rescue box assignment. Engine 307 arrived moments later to find one person trapped and established command. Squad 303's crew, along with Tower 17 and Truck 1, extricated the patient by removing the roof along with the driver side door. The patient was then packaged and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Crews remained on scene for approximately 40 minutes.
Remnants of Hurricane Lee Keep LVFC Busy
September 07, 2011 - As the remnants of Hurricane Lee pass through the mid-Atlantic region, significant rainfall has caused serious flooding and hazardous conditions throughout the area. Throughout the day, crews from LVFC responded to various storm related calls throughout Lutherville and central Baltimore County, including several swift water rescues.
LVFC Member Recognized for 9/11 Service
September 06, 2011 - In a recent article published in the Towson Times, Lutherville Volunteer member and immediate past president John Gochnauer was recognized for service he provided at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terror attacks on New York's World Trade Center. As a member of the management support group for Maryland's National Disaster Medical System team, Gochnauer spent three months at Ground Zero as night supervisor of the medical facilities set up to treat rescue workers, construction workers and utility personnel. The article can be viewed at http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/baltimorecounty/news/ph-tt-911-responder-0907-20110901,0,4299808.story
LVFC Attends Baltimore Grand Prix Kick-Off Event
September 01, 2011 - LVFC would like to thank Holmatro, Chesapeake Fire & Rescue Equipment, and organizers of the Baltimore Grand Prix for inviting Squad 303 and members to the kick-off event for the 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix at Holmatro's USA Headquarters located in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Generator Accident in Lutherville: Local Fire Box 30-06
August 31, 2011 - At approximately 6:00 am, Station 30 was alerted to respond to the report of a burn patient on Croftley Road in Lutherville. Engine 307 immediately responded and arrived moments later to find a patient who had been burned by gasoline while refueling a hot generator. While rendering care to the patient and upon further investigation, the crew found the generator and the exterior of the back patio of the dwelling to be on fire and immediately requested a local fire box assignment. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and checked for extension to the structure. The patient was transported to a local burn center for evaluation. Crews remained on scene for approximately 1 hour.
