The next January Winter Storm is expected to impact our region this weekend.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 17 at 2:07PM EST until January 19 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to around 5 inches possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning ... (Full Story & Photos)

Be warm and safe this winter by using these tips for heating your home from our partners at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplaces, wood stove, or portable space
heater.

• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

• Never use your oven to heat your home.

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Fallston, MD – 12/5/2024 – The Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company (FVFAC) responded to a request for assistance from the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) this evening as multiple alarms were triggered for a large-scale outside fire in the city.

Initially dispatched to cover calls for service in Baltimore City while BCFD units were engaged in battling a significant fire, Engine 1311 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Protect yourself and your loved ones during a winter storm. Take extra steps to make sure you heat your home safely, and follow the tips below.

Heat your home safely.

If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and remember these safety tips:

-Have extra heat sources in case the power goes out.
-Have at least one of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Carefully decorating your home can help make your holidays safer. Between 2018-2022, US fire departments responded to an average of 155 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees.

In the throes of holiday shopping and decorating? Also see: UL ... (Full Story & Photos)

State Fire Marshal Offers Tips to Remain Safe This Thanksgiving

STATEWIDE (November 22, 2024) - The kitchen is the heart of every home, and safety must be the first recipe to follow when preparing the family feast. "Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, but it also increases the risk of home fires due to cooking. Test your smoke alarms and keep a watchful eye in the kitchen. A little precaution ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fallston VFAC is proud to announce we have two young women representing our company as 1st runner ups in Junior Miss Fire Prevention and Miss Fire Prevention 2025. A first for Fallston VFAC in our 50-year history.

Evelyn Brush, daughter of Lt. Will Brush, is 1st runner up Junior Miss Fire Prevention. Evelyn’s message: EDITH-Exit Drills In The Home. Having a plan and practicing the exit plan ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024

Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, outside each sleeping area, and inside each bedroom. For best protection, interconnect all the smoke alarms so that when one sounds, they all sound. Remember to shut all bedroom doors while sleeping to slow the spread of fire into your room.

Visit https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week ... (Full Story & Photos)