The WMVFC held their installation of new officers on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Middle River Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Co. Recipients were also recognized for various service and other awards for the previous year.
Engine 201 and 202 responded to assist in the search for missing hiker in Gunpowder Falls State Park. The hiker, visting from out of the country, was reported to have crossed the water while hiking with friends and both parties started walking back to their starting point. The hiker never made it back. Crews were alerted and responded to Bel Air Rd and the Big Gunpowder Falls. Additional units were dispatched to Philadelphia Rd, Harford Rd, and several other area roads with access to the park.
BCoFD crews responded from Kingsville, White Marsh, Texas (USAR and Tower 17), Perry Hall, Long Green, Violettleville, Middle River Ambo & Rescue, Central Alarmers. Other units included Fallston VFD, MD Department of Natural Resources Police, BCoPD, MSP Trooper, and multiple search dog teams.
The missing hiker reportedly returned to the house he was staying the following morning after a long walk.
3rd Annual Public Safety Day Scheduled July 28 In White Marsh
Baltimore County's 3rd annual Public Safety Day—featuring equipment, displays and demonstrations—was held July 28 at the White Marsh Mall.
Public Safety Day showcased the County's police, fire and other public safety departments by allowing citizens an up-close, personal look at equipment and demonstrations, as well as the chance to talk, one-on-one, with public safety personnel.
Public Safety Day will featured hands-on activities for kids; rappelling; equipment displays; police dogs in action; rescues from wrecked cars; Homeland Security apparatus; police helicopters and motorcycles.
Public Safety Day was sponsored by the Police Community Relations Council, the Baltimore County police and fire departments, the Baltimore County Sheriff's Office, the Baltimore County Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs.
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company
