FVFAC Monthly Suppression Drill

4 days ago

Update.....1515 hours.....Units are clearing the scene, patient being evaluated by Kingsville VFC EMS.

FVFAC and Baltimore County units are responding to Harford RD at the Little Gunpowder River trail (county line) for a medical emergency on the trail. Please use caution in this area and expect traffic delays, lane closures. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Special Weather Statement and
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday/Sunday

HYDRATE !!! HYDRATE !!! HYDRATE !!!

Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the weekend, with many
locations reaching the mid-90s and heat indices approaching 100.
Many locations will once again reach the 90s on Sunday.

The abrupt beginning of hot temperatures early in the season after
a relatively cool spring brings an increased risk of heat
illnesses unless proper precautions are taken for those working
or recreating outdoors.

Since many outdoor events are planned this weekend in the region,
be aware of the heat, and take extra precautions if you work or
spend time outside this weekend. Reschedule strenuous activities
to early morning or evening. Plan to wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing, and seek shade from the sun. Schedule frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments and stay
hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages.

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5 days ago

TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED !!!!
as of 1530 hours.

WEATHER ADVISORY..!!!! FRIDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING
A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for our area until 1900 hours (7 p.m.) this evening.

Thunderstorms are increasing over western Pennsylvania. This activity will track rapidly eastward across the watch area today, posing a risk of damaging winds and a few tornadoes.

Primary threats include:
A couple tornadoes possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
Isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.

Please pay attention to threatening weather conditions and follow your local weather outlets or noaa.gov for later statements and possible warnings.

Looping Radar:
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5 days ago

As we continue to observe EMS Week 2022, which falls within National Trauma Awareness Month, two of our EMS providers were honored at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC) Trauma Survivor Day earlier this week.

EMS Captain Ed “Chip” Steininger Jr. (far left) and EMT Autumn Pafel (far right) responded to a MVC in December as the second due EMS unit. They immediately were assigned to a patient who they assessed, began to provide definitive pre-hospital care, packaged for transport, and determined that with the injuries presented transport to a local trauma center was the best course of action for their patient. As they transported their patient EMT Pafel contacted JHBMC via radio and discussed with the trauma staff the condition of their patient and provided pertinent information to insure a timely and appropriate transfer of care to the trauma center staff upon their arrival at JHBMC.

Our EMS providers, the JHBMC trauma team, and the statewide EMS system provided the best chance for these patients to have a positive outcome even on what is likely the worst day of their lives.

The Officers and Members of the FVFAC would like to take this opportunity to thank the JHBMC staff for recognizing our EMS members, and to say A JOB WELL DONE!!! to Chip and Autumn!!May is National Trauma Awareness Month.
In honor of Trauma Survivor Day today we celebrated one of Johns Hopkins Bayview's Trauma survivors who was involved in an MVC back in December. Here she is pictured with the medic crew who brought her to us that night and her fiance who was also involved in the accident and was transported to The Johns Hopkins Hospital that night. Both are doing so well in their recovery! Thank you to our EMS crew for joining us today! ... See MoreSee Less

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National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary

6 days ago

Well.....it appears that spring, and summer may actually be here.

The National Weather Service has posted the following Special Weather Statement for our area for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday....

"Temperatures will rise into the 90s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
for the first time since last Autumn. Friday will be the first 90
degree day in the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Areas
since last September. Saturday is forecast to be the hottest day
of the weekend, with many locations reaching the mid-90s and heat indices approaching 100. This level of heat will continue through Sunday.

The abrupt beginning of hot temperatures early in the season after
a relatively cool spring brings an increased risk of heat
illnesses unless proper precautions are taken for those working
or recreating outdoors.

Since many outdoor events are planned this weekend in the region,
be aware of the heat, and take extra precautions if you work or
spend time outside this weekend. Reschedule strenuous activities
to early morning or evening. Plan to wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing, and seek shade from the sun. Schedule frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments and stay
hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages."

Remember...HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE !!!!!!

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forecast.weather.gov

The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!

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