Utility 1362

16 hours ago

Members of the FVFAC were busy this past weekend with training and emergency calls. On Saturday our members both participated in and supported the MFRI Rescue Technician class being held at our Carrs Mill Road station. FVFAC members responded to approximately 20 calls for service this past weekend.

Many of these calls were related to outside burning, woods, field, and brush fires. We ask that as homeowners move into their spring cleaning mode, any burning of vegetative debris is performed in a safe and legal manner. Before planning to burn any brush or other debris please check with the Harford County Health Department open burning regulations and acquire a burning permit where required.

harfordcountyhealth.com/environmental-health-services/air-waste-and-abandoned-properties/

harfordcountyhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BURNING-PERMIT-FORM.pdf

Always check local weather outlets, particularly for fire weather advisories, low relative humidity, and wind velocities.

forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.53439000000003&lon=-76.43493999999998#.XlQFazJKiUk

For wildland safety tips and other info, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is an excellent source of information.

dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/wfm.aspx

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2 days ago

PLEASE DELAY OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL MIDWEEK!!

As posted yesterday this weekend's weather conditions,while not meeting NWS criteria for fire advisories or warnings, are contributing to several outside fires in the Harford, Baltimore, and York County area and throughout the region. FVFAC units have responded to outdoor fires today that rapidly became out of the control of the property owners and required a response of area fire companies to extinguish the fires. As you can see in the photo posted below the fuel which this fire consumed primarily consisted of the grass lawn. Fuel moisture levels are very low at this time and fuels not normally considered a hazard are igniting quite easily.

Please delay any outdoor burning until the forecasted rain arrives later this week. Always check with NOAA.gov to find your local weather condtions prior to any outdoor burning. Keep a water source or other appropriate fire extinguishing means nearby during outdoor burning. Always maintain a separation space between the burn area and other combustibles.

Check the resources available at the Maryland Deprtment of Natural Resources link here....
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

2 days ago

Be Cautious With Outdoor Fires!!!! While there are no advisories or warnings posted for our area, weather conditions are present this weekend for an enhanced wildland fire risk. Temperatures are up, and the relative humidity is low. Fuel moisture and wind velocity are also playing a role in creating situations where a normally easily contained controlled burning may suddenly get out of control. Fire companies in Harford and surrounding counties have responded to several woods, brush, and field fires throughout this afternoon. Conditions on Sunday appear to be the same. Please delay any open burning until humidity levels rise. Keep a check on current weather at www.noaa.gov. Also review community firewise facts at

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1 week ago

Dozens of FVFAC members attending annual CPR refresher class tonight, including use of the LUCAS CPR device. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Fire & EMS personnel of FVFAC conducting Monday night training. Tonight's topic focuses on command decisions and decision making during incidents

Tonight's presenter is Captain Bryan Smith (Ret) Baltimore County Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less

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