Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company

Please join us in raising money for families of fallen firefighters as our members complete the Baltimore 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb next month.

All donations are tax deductible and go directly to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Donate here:
https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/baltimore24/t/omfire

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Yesterday six of our volunteers transferred Owings Mills Truck 313 to Fallston to help fill in while they laid one of their own to rest. Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters at

Dirty car? We can fix that.

Come to our car wash fundraiser TODAY between 11AM-3PM, meet our firefighters & EMTs, and leave with a clean car!

Reminder our car wash fundraiser is TODAY from 11-3PM. Come by, meet our first responders, and leave with a clean car!

📍10401 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Dirty car? We can fix that.

Come to our car wash fundraisers between 11AM-3PM, meet our firefighters & EMTs, and leave with a clean car!
We are asking a minimum donation of $5 for cars and $10 for SUVs and trucks.

Car wash dates:
June 15
June 29
July 13
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 14

***NOW HIRING***

Look no further! If you’re reading this, it’s time to apply.
As an EMT/Paramedic here at 31, you will be exposed to a multitude of EMS and Fire related calls, meet some of the best people, gain wealths of knowledge, etc.
Stop wasting time, APPLY NOW!

🚑 **Celebrating EMS Week with Medic 315! 🚑**

This EMS Week, we at Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company want to give a heartfelt shoutout to our incredible Medic 315 team! Your dedication, skill, and compassion are the backbone of our community’s emergency medical services. From late-night calls to high-stress situations, you show unwavering commitment to saving lives and helping those in need.

Thank you for your tireless service and for being the everyday heroes we rely on. Here’s to the remarkable work you do every day to keep Owings Mills safe and healthy!

This week, we proudly illuminate station 31 in red as we remember and honor those fallen firefighters during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Larry “Tippy” Trump, a pillar of commitment and bravery in the Owings Mills and greater Baltimore County community, is honored for an incredible 60 years of dedicated service as a firefighter and paramedic with the Owings Mills Vol. Fire Company.

Joining our ranks in January 1964, Tippy has exemplified dedication, resilience, and passion throughout his six-decade-long tenure. His commitment to the community has been nothing short of extraordinary, as he continues to actively serve, riding the fire engine and truck with the same enthusiasm that marked the beginning of his journey.

Tippy remains in our Top 10 Responder’s list yearly, showing his dedication to Owings Mills.

The Owings Mills Vol. Fire Company extends its deepest gratitude to Tippy for the countless lives he has touched and the emergencies he has bravely faced. Tippy’s remarkable 60-year milestone is a testament to his selfless devotion to the safety and well-being of the Owings Mills community.

As we celebrate this occasion, the Owings Mills Vol. Fire Company invites the community to join us in congratulating Larry “Tippy” Trump for his service and unwavering commitment. His legacy will continue to inspire current and future generations of first responders.

***NOW HIRING***

Look no further! If you’re reading this, it’s time to apply.

As an EMT/Paramedic here at 31, you will be exposed to a multitude of EMS and Fire related calls, meet some of the best people, gain wealths of knowledge, etc.

Stop wasting time, APPLY NOW!

Start your year off on the right path, come join the Busiest Volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore County.

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• LIVE IN OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW!

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Friday, December 22nd:
Samuel Owings, Briar Woods Apartments, Chase Mill, Meadow Mills, Owings Choice, Mill Run Circle, Grand Central Ave

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Thursday, December 21st:
Hammershire, High Falcon, Academy Lane, Gwynnbrook Ave, Ashley Way, Richmar Apartments, Garrison Forest Rd (between Gywnnbrook Ave and Crondall Lane)

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Wednesday, December 20th:
New Towne Blvd., Fitch Hill, Central Park, Lockard Drive, Middle Mill, Meadows Farms, Parker Farms, Hollington Condos, Upper Mill, Lower Mill, Paragon Way

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Tuesday, December 19th:
Tollgate Road, Ritters Lane, Cedemere Lane, Gentlebrook, Hewitt Farms, Painter Mill Apartments, Gates of Owings Mills Apartments, McDonogh Township

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Santa Claus will begin his visits around 6:00PM and he will finish around 8:30PM.

** TIMES MAY VARY BASED ON EMERGENCY RESPONSES.**

The streets listed are meant to give the general neighborhoods, and not be a full list. If we were on your street before, there is a good chance you'll see Santa again.

The dates are as follows:

Monday, December 18th:

Enchanted Hills, Pleasant Ridge, Allyson Garden Apartments, Morning Side Apartments, Garrison Forest Apartments, Bradbury, Garrison View

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https://www.omfire.org/upcoming-events/santa-krhpn

Santa is Coming! (Copy) — Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company Santa is coming to the following neighborhoods Monday 12/18: Enchanted Hills, Pleasant Ridge, Allyson Garden Apartments, Morning Side Apartments, Garrison Forest Apartments, Bradbury, Garrison View Our plan this year is to stop at common areas where large groups of people can gather to see Sa

**ATTENTION**
Want to build life long friendships?
Have a perfect college experience?

Interested in the following??
•5,000 calls per year (EMS/Suppression)
•Live-in Opportunities, provided with own rooms, laptop, private gym, etc.
•Only Volunteer Tiller Truck
•Brand new Medic Unit.
• Free Training
•ZERO requirements to join
•Live-in applicants are preferred to have FF1 or EMT, ready to ride.

Looking to drive?
•It is preferred to have a Maryland Class A or Class B License. Although that is not required.
•Aerial Ops
•Pumps

** Located right down the street from Stevenson University **

Click the Link in bio, or message us on Instagram or Facebook with any questions you may have regarding the application process.

41-12 2 Alarm Fire 🔥

Shortly after 04:00 on 12/08/2023 crews were dispatched to the Reisterstown Lumber Co. for report of a Commercial Building Fire . E413 already on scene calling for the box. E312 arrived on scene and went to work by opening garage doors and aiding in extinguishment of the fire. The crew operated on scene for 3 hours before returning to service.

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IT’S TIME TO ADD “CLOSE YOUR DOOR” TO YOUR FIRE-SAFETY CHECKLIST

You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans and a designated meeting place in case of fire. But did you know that closing the doors in your home is also essential for your safety?

Closed doors can reduce fire growth, limit damage to your home, keep temperatures down, and may even save your life if you become trapped. (Source: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)

The Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company is proud to host the Baltimore Ravens Pep Band, the Marching Ravens, on TODAY from 12noon-2pm. This is a free event. The Ravens Band will be onsite performing an assortment of music for shoppers at the Fire Company’s annual Christmas tree sale. Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company 10401 Owings Mills BlvdOwings Mills, MD 21117

Owings Mills Vol. Fire Company
10401 Owings Mills Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117

The place where we should feel safest—at home—is where most smoking-materials-related structure fires, deaths and injuries occur. Smoking is still the leading cause of fire deaths; one out of four fatal victims of smoking-material fires is not the smoker whose cigarette started the fire.

And yet, smoking-material fires are preventable:
• Don’t smoke inside
• Discard smoking materials in a fire-safe container
• Use a proper, heavy ashtray that won’t tip over easily—don’t improvise

Tonight Truck 313 escorted Santa to his first stop of the season - the Foundry Row tree lighting!

Look for our updates for Santa’s Owings Mills schedule coming in December. Happy holidays!

Tree sales are open! Come see us today until 9pm!
Weekends: 9am-9pm
Weekdays: 5pm-9pm

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. However, unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. More home cooking fires occur in the United States on Thanksgiving Day than on any other day of the year. Follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe from the danger of cooking fires:

• While cooking, stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the food on the stove
• When cooking a turkey, stay at home and check on it frequently
• Make sure children are at least three feet away from the stove at all times
• To avoid the risk of severe burns, keep children away from the steam or splash from hot foods and liquids
• Secure electric cords from appliances out of the easy reach of children (Source: NFPA)

DOES YOUR HOME HAVE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS?

Every home with at least one fuel-burning appliance, heater, attached garage, or fireplace should have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. If your home has only one CO alarm, it should be installed in the main bedroom or the hallway outside the sleeping area.

These life-saving devices give you an early warning of a life-threatening event. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas—known as the Silent Killer—the most abundant and deadly byproduct of fire. From plug-ins to smart devices, CO detectors vary in price and features and are readily available at home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) and online. (Source: https://ow.ly/gxnj50Q8aPg)

"When Daylight Saving Time ends, many people will find themselves spending more time driving in the dark,” the National Safety Council warns. “Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision can be compromised in the dark, and the glare of headlights from an oncoming vehicle can temporarily blind a driver.”

Though just 25 percent of our driving is at night, 50 percent of traffic deaths occur then, according to the council, a nonprofit founded in 1913 to reduce preventable deaths.

The safety council says that a 50-year-old driver might need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year-old. And at 60 and older, we generally see road signs less clearly, have more trouble judging speed and distance, and are bothered more when headlights glare, according to the American Optometric Association. (Source: AARP)

Remember: As time and seasons shift, adapt your driving habits to avoid deadly accidents and injuries.