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Thank you for your interest in being an employee at Liberty Road. However, at this time, we are not processing anymore applications. Feel free to email the completed application to co460@bcvfa.org for future hirings.

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October 2008: Dwelling Fire

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On Sunday night, we were dispatched on a 46-2 fire box with comments "building fully engulfed". We arrived to find a 2 story vacant balloon frame dwelling with fire blowing out of every window and through the roof.

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A padlocked horse gate securing the property was breached and 461 laid a line off a nearby hydrant. The first actions on scene were placing two 1 3/4 inch hand lines in service and getting the blitz fire up. We were dispatched for the call around 11 and did not clear until approx 1:30. There were no injuries throughout the incident. Reisterstown's new engine was special requested for its CAF system which was used to put out hotspots at the end of the incident. After clearing, we were called back to the scene around 5:30am due to a rekindle in the basement and in the cockloft of the delta side.

June 2008: Maryland State Firemans Association Parade in Ocean City, Maryland

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On Wednesday June 18th, Engine 464 attended the Maryland State Firemans Association parade in Ocean City, Maryland. After traveling 154 miles from the station to the inlet, crews spent the morning cleaning and preparing for the parade. They were then treated to lunch at the Dough Roller restaurant. After the parade, the engine returned to the station, and returned at 6 pm. Engine 464 was awarded an honorable mention in the very competitive 1500 gpm and over class.

June 2008: Dwelling Fire

On the evening of May 26th, westside crews were alerted for a Dwelling Fire on Hunter Hill Court, in the Foxfield Development. Engine 18 was first to arrive and found a fire on the outside of the dwelling. Crews were able to hold the fire in check, while awaiting BGE arrival, as the fire was located in the electrical room of the home. The fire extended up the side of the house, and in through and open window. Crews were able to keep interior damage to the home at a minimum. Crews were on location for approx. 1 hour.

May 2008: Vehicle Collision

On May 29th, Units were alerted for a vehicle collision with entrapment at Liberty Road and Marriottsville Road. IV465 arrived and reported one patient was trapped in an overturned SUV. Engine 464 established initial command, which was transferred to Engine 18 on their arrival. Crews from Co 18 performed the extrication of the victim, and 465 transported the patient to Sinai Hospital.

May 2008: Engine 464 supports FF I class at the FRA

A crew from LRVFC took Engine 464 to Baltimore County Fire Rescue Academy burn building to support a Firefigher I class

May 2008: Engine 464 Dedication to William Walter Boyd Sr

Engine 464 was dedicated to William Walter Boyd, Sr. The officers and members are extremely grateful for his 61 plus years of dedication and service. The dedication took place at this years Spring open house.

April 2008: Motor Vehicle Incidents

Crews got very little sleep over the weekend of April 18-20. Crews responded to 6 motor vehicle collisions, one which required extrication. Shortly after the rescue, the Special Unit responded to an auto fire in a field. They found a fully involved vehicle, which caught fire after the owner was trying to get the vehicle out of the mud he was stuck in. Fortunately, no one in the incidents was seriously injured.

March 2008: Building Fire

Shortly after 1am on March 10th, Fire Box 18-13 was alerted for an apartment fire on Stockmill Road. Units were advised enroute of people trapped, including a baby. First arriving Engine 2 reported heavy fire showing, and requested a 2nd Alarm. Engine 464 and Special Unit 468 reported to the rear of the building. Engine 18 laid a supply line to the rear (off-road). 464 covered the hydrant. 468 accessed the rear as well and provided lighting and ladders. 464's crew performed search and rescue in the building, assisting residents in evacuating. Sadly, despite the efforts of all companies at location, it was later determined that the baby had not survived the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Balt Co FID.

March 2008: Building Fire

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On Monday March 3rd. Engine 464 responded as part of the second alarm on box 13-10. Units had arrived with heavy fire showing and requested a 2nd alarm. The fire eventually grew to 4 alarms. 464 pumped multiple supply lines, and the officer served as the staging officer.

Four career firefighters were injured fighting this fire. LRVFC wishes all a speedy recovery, and a quick return.

March 2008: Motor Vehicle Collision

At 1am on Saturday March 1st, Engine 461 responded to box 3-61 for a Motor Vehicle Collision with Rescue on I-695 near Liberty Road. 461 arrived to find a 3 vehicle crash, with 2 patients in need of removal from the car. Truck 404 and Squad 322 handled the extrication. Engine 461 was filling in station 3 due to a fire in a 13 box.

February 2008: Building Fire

On Wednesday February 20th, Engine 464 responded along with other companies to a dwelling fire on Church Road in Reisterstown. Engine 56 was first arriving with heavy smoke showing. Crews from 56, 41,31, and 19 extinguished the fire, and searched for victims. One man was found inside of location, and was deceased. Engine 464's crew established RIT on arrival, and assisted with some overhaul. The station maintained a second crew, and handled 2 calls during this fire.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

It is with deep regret that we advise you that at approximately 1300 hours, Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Jarrett Dixon, 36 years old, of the Baltimore County Fire Department suffered cardiac arrest and was not revived.

In Memory of Jarrett Dixon

Trust Fund:
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a trust fund be set up for Gavin Dixon, Firefighter Dixon’s 5-year-old son.
Donations should be made payable to State Farm Mutual Fund and mailed to State Farm Insurance, PO Box 87, Randallstown, MD 21133, Attn: Melinda Lathe. Please note “Gavin Dixon Trust Fund” on any donations.

January 2008: a night at the fightin' 46....

Shortly after clearing a first due bedroom fire, the volunteers went to work again. Units were alerted for a dwelling fire on Summit Ave in the Woodstock area at 2015 hours.

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Station 46 responded with 17 volunteers staffing 2 Engines, one Medic, and the utility. Crews were advised enroute that there was a report of people trapped. Engine 464 arrived and reported heavy fire showing, and requested a Working Fire Dispatch and a Tanker Strike Team. Engine 461 arrived and laid a supply line, and assisted 464. The reports of people trapped were incorrect. Crews from 46 & 18 were able to stop the fire in the center of the house, before it reached most of the dwelling. Crews were on location until approx. 2315 hours. Balto. Co. FID is investigating the cause.