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2 days ago

Stop at the Equestrian Center on Tollgate Rd Tuesday evening to visit with the HCSO and your local Fire and EMS First Responders!!

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FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY CANCELLED TONIGHT JULY 29, 2021 DUE TO FORECASTED SEVERE WEATHER!! SPECIAL EVENTS TO BE HELD AT TONIGHTS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED!!

4 days ago

FOOD TRUCK EVENTS CANCELLED TONIGHT JULY 29, 2021 DUE TO FORECASTED SEVERE WEATHER!! SPECIAL EVENTS TO BE HELD AT TONIGHTS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED!!
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FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY CANCELLED TONIGHT JULY 29, 2021 DUE TO FORECASTED SEVERE WEATHER!! SPECIAL EVENTS TO BE HELD AT TONIGHTS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED!! July 29, 2021 Please check your local weather...

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1 week ago

On Sunday evening the FVFAC responded to several fires that each had the potential to cause major dollar loss to homes in the area.
At approximately 1630 (4:30 p.m.) MSP units on patrol in the area came across a well involved automobile fire in the 2200 block of Harford Rd. MSP Troopers used portable fire extinguishers to attempt to contain the fire as the vehicle was less than 4 feet from the dwelling while F.D. units were being dispatched and responding. The one alarm non-hydrant area assignment included units from Bel Air VFC (Engines 313, 315), FVFAC, Jarrettsville VFC (Water Supply Unit) and Level VFC (Tanker 1). FVFAC Engine 1311, Truck 13, Tanker 13, and a Chief Officer arrived and cleared the remaining responding units as they completed extinguishing the auto fire. There was no damage to the dwelling.

At 1715 hours (5:15 p.m.) FVFAC, Jarrettsville VFC, Jacksonville VFC (Balt. Co.) and the Hereford VFC (Balt. Co.) were dispatched to the 3100 block of Bennington Ct in the Glen Elyn community for a report of a deck fire. The caller reported that their propane grill on the rear deck was on fire. On arrival of FVFAC units, the fire was extinguished however there was evidence of the vinyl siding on the dwelling having been exposed to the fire and was damaged. FVFAC personnel removed the damaged siding, used a thermal imaging camera to determine if there was any fire extension to the walls or void spaces of the dwelling. Remaining personnel removed the fire damaged propane tanks to a remote area of the property to allow the tanks to bleed off in a safe and controlled manner.
The FVFAC and NFPA recommends that all types of grills be operated at least 15 feet from any structure including decks, homes, sheds, garages, etc. at all times! If this grill had been placed away from the deck and dwelling prior to use, the malfunctioning propane cylinder fire would have been an isolated event and not damaged the home.
www.nfpa.org//-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/Grilling_safety_Tips.pdf

At 1737 hours (5:37 p.m.) Harford County DES again dispatched a first alarm dwelling fire assignment consisting of FVFAC, BAVFC, Long Green VFC (Balt. Co.), Jarrettsville VFC (Water Supply 7), and Norrisville VFC (Tanker 10) to a report of a kitchen fire in the 2100 block or Percheron Ct., a non-hydrant area. On arrival FVFAC units, including Engine 1311, Engine 1312, Tanker 13, Truck 13 and a Chief Officer investigated and determined that the fire had been extinguished by the occupants of the home covering the pan on the stove top and smothering the fire. The assignment was held to FVFAC units, all other responding apparatus was placed in service. The BAVFC provided and Engine and Chief officer to cover the FVFAC district until our units cleared.
Whenever cooking, particularly with grease or oil, always keep a lid or other non-combustible cover for the pot or pan close by in the event that the grease or oil ignites. The fire can be extinguished by placing the lid over the pot thereby limiting the oxygen available to the fire if safe to do so. While this fire did cause heat and smoke damage to the kitchen, the quick actions of the occupants limited the damages.
www.nfpa.org/~/media/files/public-education/resources/safety-tip-sheets/cookingsafety.pdf

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LuAnn Watkins this is likely why all of the sirens yesterday 🙂

Thank you First Responders 👍👍

Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. is feeling happy.

1 week ago

FVFAC and JMVFC members got together for some fun, camaraderie, and athletic endeavors Sunday in a hard fought display of softball talent. As one FVFAC member stated afterward, "They really kicked our butts, but it was fun!"... 😁

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1 week ago

Just before noon on Sunday July 25, 2021 FVFAC responded to assist the JMVFC with a natural product landscape material fire on Orsburn Lane. Engine 1311, Tanker 13, and a Chief Officer responded to provide additional personnel and assist with water supply . JMVFC and FVFAC units operated on this scene for approximately 90 with assistance from the property owner.

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