Originally dispatched as a chimney fire, BVFD units arrived on the scene with visible fire on the roof of a single family home. It was about 4:30 on February 13th. All residents had safely evacuated. Crews found advanced fire conditions throughout the attic and began to open up and extinguish…
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At 1530 hours on Feb. 4th, RS715 was alerted with surrounding units to the intersection of Norbeck Rd and Layhill Rd in Company 4’s area (Sandy Spring) for the personal injury collision with reports of a vehicle overturned and entrapment. Crews arrived to find two vehicles involved, both resting on…
Read MoreAround 11:30 PM Sunday night, Paramedic Engine 715 and Rescue Squad 715 were dispatched to the 2100 block of Apple Tree Lane for the reported house fire. Both units were in the process of returning from a chimney fire in Sandy Spring which Truck 715 remained committed to at the…
Read MoreJust before 1700 hours on January 25th, Company 15 and surrounding units were alerted to 12160 Sweet Clover Dr for the reported house fire. RS715 arrived just after dispatch to find a two story, middle of the row townhouse with smoke showing from the front and fire showing from all…
Read MoreToday’s shooting incident at the Columbia Mall had far reaching impact. The Medic Unit from Station 15 was immediately transferred to Howard County. The BVFD immediately began “up-staffing” efforts. Personnel were mobilized and a crew was assembled for Ambulance 715. Staffing was ensured for the Rescue Squad and Ladder Truck….
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Over the course of the day, Tuesday 1/21 and into the morning of Wednesday 1/22 BVFD crews responded to 23 calls for service in a 24 hour period. We fully staffed the Paramedic Engine, Ladder Truck, Rescue Squad, Medic Unit, and Ambulance. Calls ranged from medical emergencies to personal injury…
Read MoreOur Annual Blood Drive is now less than 30 days away. PLEASE mark your calendars for Monday, February 17. 2014! Once again, the Epiphany Lutheran Church is co-sponsoring the event. Date: Monday, February 17. 2014 Start Time: 12:30 PM End Time: 6:00 PM Where: Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Address: 13900…
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Just after 7 AM this morning, units were dispatched for a commercial building fire. Units from Company 15 arrived on the scene at the Merchant’s Tire Center on Automobile Boulevard in Silver Spring to find a small fire in the decorative roof area over the front entrance. Units operated for…
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The BVFD has been draped with Black Bunting as we must announce, with great sadness, the loss of our final Charter Member. Charter Member and Past President Walter Norman Fehr passed suddenly during an illness on Monday, January 13, 2014. He was one of the original Founding Members who created…
Read MoreAt 1030 hours on January 11th, T715 was alerted to Haynes Rd in Co. 10s area as the third due special service for the house on fire. Units arrived to find fire showing from a two story, single family home. T715 arrived and assumed second due responsibilities, laddering the rear…
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