Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company-Baltimore County MD

The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company was organized in 1930 and it was the first volunteer fire department in the eastern part of Baltimore County. According to historians, the community had refused a paid fire company because Rosedale was too close to the Baltimore City line. At this time, the only fire protection provided to the community of Rosedale was by the Fullerton and Essex stations. The ir

onic thing was that, on many occasions, the other fire stations equipment was busy in their own area and by the time other equipment reached Rosedale, it was usually too late to save the burning buildings. In May of the same year, the pro-volunteers met at the White House Inn on Philadelphia Road to form the department. They soon purchased a used fire engine from the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company in Harford County for $1500.00. The engine was first housed at Heinbuch's florist shop on Philadelphia Road, then in a wagon shed behind Seward's store. The old Rosedale School was remodeled in 1935 as the new, now old, Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company station. In 1989, the new and current Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company location was completed. Its location is one-half mile east of the old station. The current station houses 2 fire engines (281/282), 1 ambulance (285), 1 special unit (283), 1 brush truck (284), and 2 utility trucks (286/287). During the winters, the Central Alarmer's also store one of the fireground rehabilitation units in our station. Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company has also boasted a number of training "firsts" among volunteer companies statewide:

First pumping school for volunteer fireman. First volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and CPR training. First nuclear decontamination and hazardous material training. First volunteer company trained in Hazardous Materials Response

First volunteer ambulance company to have it's EMT's receive formal, in-hospital training. Rosedale's professional volunteers are as diverse as society itself. They currently include business owners and managers, professional engineers, state, county and city policemen, medical technologists, construction workers, career firefighters and paramedics, as well as many others. The company's call area extends from the Baltimore City line eastward along the Pulaski Highway corridor as well as Interstate 95 north to the Beltway. It runs as far north as Rossville and Overlea, and south to where Eastern Avenue meets the city line. Rosedale is the primary fire company for commerce and industry along Pulaski Highway and in the Rosedale Industrial Park, the Canton Industrial Park, and the Pulaski Industrial Park. The closest paid fire company is the Golden Ring Fire Station 16 located on Golden Ring Road at the north-eastern end of the Rosedale community. Today, Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company is one of the busiest volunteer fire companies in all of Baltimore County.

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08/31/2024

Let's kick off September in style!
For Thursday, September the 5th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Boss Burger
https://www.facebook.com/bossburgerllc
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Crossroads Bistro
https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsBistro
Diner On The Boulevard
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoulevardDiner
Mimah’s African Cuisine
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550781847822
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Mister Soft - Ice Cream & Snowballs
https://www.facebook.com/mrsoft09
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's for the rest of the year!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs and kids meals)
Local legend DJ Joey Calato will be here with his huge music collection!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Craft tables from local Rosedale artisans
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Thank you as always, it is a pleasure to serve a great community!

08/29/2024

Don’t forget food trucks tonight until 8pm!
Drawing for the Grill and 50/50 tonight!
Kids get a free helmet (while supplies last) from Johns Hopkins tonight as well!

08/25/2024

Did you know that over 70% of children ages 5-14 ride bicycles?

While biking is a fantastic way for kids to have fun and stay active, safety should always come first!

Join us at Food Trucks on Thursday, August 29th from 4-8pm for a special Bike Safety Event hosted by the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department and the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Injury Prevention Program team.

✅ What's happening?
~ Learn essential bike safety rules to keep your kids safe on the road.
~ Understand the importance of wearing protective gear to prevent injuries.
~ FREE bike helmets will be handed out to children! (Limited supply, so arrive early!)

Did you know?
~Thousands of children visit emergency departments each year due to bike-related injuries.

~Head trauma is the most common injury from biking, skating, and skateboarding accidents.

~Proper safety measures and helmet use can prevent many of these injuries.

Let's work together to keep our kids safe while they enjoy their ride! 🚲
See you there!

08/23/2024

The weather is getting cooler but there's still plenty of summer left!
For Thursday, August the 29th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Chick-Fil-A of Nottingham Square
https://www.facebook.com/CFANottinghamSq
Mimah’s African Cuisine
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550781847822
Diner On The Boulevard
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoulevardDiner
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Special guests: The JHU Pediatric Injury Prevention team will be here to answer questions abut pediatric safety!
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's will be here all summer!
Fried Dough Thursday!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
And this will be the last day for you to get a raffle ticket for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Drawing will be at 7pm sharp this Thursday the 28th.
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs, fried dough and kids meals)
Local legend DJ Joey Calato will be spinning his tunes!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Craft tables from local Rosedale artisans
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
We appreciate your support and thank you as always!

08/20/2024

Tomorrow Night Red Brick Station will start selling raffle tickets for the fireman who stands in the lobby! You can enter to win a local piece of history while also supporting The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association!

08/17/2024

The weather's been great and it's time for a weekday picnic!
For Thursday, August the 22nd, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Tasty Maryland
https://www.facebook.com/tastymaryland
Diner On The Boulevard
https://www.facebook.com/TheBoulevardDiner
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Top Nach Bmore
https://www.facebook.com/topnachbmore
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's will be here all summer!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
Raffle tickets for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs and kids meals)
Local legend DJ Joey Calato will be back!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Craft tables from local Rosedale artisans
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
It's been a great summer and we owe it all to you, thank you!

08/12/2024

And we're back! Come on out and have a weekday party!
For Thursday, August the 15th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:

New addition!
Sabores Unidos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092251866958
Once Upon A Potato
https://www.facebook.com/Onceuponapotato
Golden Grillz
https://www.facebook.com/GoldenGrillzMD
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Chick-Fil-A of Nottingham Square
https://www.facebook.com/CFANottinghamSq
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's will be here all summer!
Fried Dough Thursday!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
Raffle tickets for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs, fried dough and kids meals)
Local artist Ron Kraft will be making a return appearance!
https://www.mdparty.com/performers/default?id=13097
Craft tables from local Rosedale artisans
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
We appreciate your support and thank you for coming out to see us!

08/09/2024

The Baltimore City Fire Department honors the memory of PO Scott Dorer of Engine Co. 50, who will be remembered for his courage, commitment, and unwavering service to the community.

08/08/2024

Previously unseen photo of Scott Dorer after receiving one of his MANY awards from Rosedale VFC. Thank you for your service Scott!

08/08/2024

In case you missed the original post…Food Trucks for tomorrow August 8th have been cancelled due to weather.

08/06/2024

Holland Hills National Night Out - Supporting the local community

08/06/2024

It is with extreme sadness that we must announce the passing of our beloved Rosedale VFC Life Member and Baltimore City Firefighter Scott Dorer.

https://www.ruckfuneraldundalk.com/obituary/scott-dorer

We will have more tributes coming, but in the meantime, Sammy has crafted a nice write up for her dad, Scott.

Scott William Dorer, 54, of Rosedale, MD died at Gilchrist Center Towson on August 4, 2024. Scott was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1970 to parents Frank and Mary Dorer, and spent his childhood years fishing with his father. He graduated from Eastern Technical High School in 1989 and joined the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company in 1988, where he served as Vice President of Project Direction and was a dedicated lifetime member. Scott worked as a crane operator for Local 37 and H&R Construction before attending the Baltimore City Fire Academy in 1999. He then served with various fire departments before settling at Engine 50 in Baltimore City, where he celebrated 25 years of service in February 2024. Scott met the love of his life, Michelle Moser in 1998 at the Hazelwood Inn and they were married July 4th, 2003. The pair welcomed their first and only child, Samantha Renee’ Moser Dorer on December 1st, 2004, and from then on they were a family of 3. (Not including their large zoo of pets that would grow with their daughter.) He spent his days as the pump operator of engine 50 and when not working he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and running his and his father’s shop, Groundhog Bait and Tackle. In 2015 the Dorer family had found their happy place in Fenwick Island, spending the summers from there on out at Treasure Beach RV park where they created cherished memories doing all his favorite things. If you asked Scott what he’s doing on a day off, he’d tell you he’s “hightailing it down the beach”.

08/06/2024

More photos of Scott

08/05/2024

It is with great sadness that the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Life Member and Project Director Scott Dorer. Scott Dorer served the Rosedale Community for over 30 years and the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 20 years with stead fast dedication and devotion. He will be forever missed and remembered with love and affection.

08/02/2024

Hi everyone, due to the gloomy weather outlook we are cancelling the Food Truck Thursday for August the 8th.
Your safety and comfort are a priority with us and we will be back next Thursday with more weekday party than ever!
Thank you and we appreciate your support!

07/31/2024

Let's get August kickstarted, come on out and have a weekday party!
For Thursday, August the 1st., 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Boss Burger
https://www.facebook.com/bossburgerllc
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
And healthy eating from the Farm To Fork Produce truck!
Chick-Fil-A of Nottingham Square
https://www.facebook.com/CFANottinghamSq
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's will be here all summer!
And it's Fried Dough Thursday!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
Raffle tickets for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs, fried dough and kids meals)
Live music from local legend DJ Joey Calato
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Craft tables from local Rosedale artisans
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Thank you as always, we appreciate your support!

07/26/2024

We are hiring more EMTs and Paramedics to join our crews!

New unit, diverse response area, flexible scheduling

Looking for a new part-time job? Email us today.

Inquire at [email protected]
Specify employment/paid in your inquiry.

07/25/2024

Food Truck Thursday is open for business today the 25th. Weather is holding and everything else is looking good!

07/21/2024

Have a great summer picnic with us!
For Thursday, July the 25th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Once Upon A Potato
https://www.facebook.com/Onceuponapotato
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
https://www.facebook.com/JimmysFamousSeafood
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Farm To Fork will also be bringing their produce truck, produce as fresh as you can get!
Dizzy Cow Pizzeria
https://www.facebook.com/dizzycowpizzeria
UPDATE: Sabores Unidos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092251866958
Mr Hemo Ice Cream
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083317960188
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's all summer long!
$5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
UPDATE: DJ Joey Calato will return with his library of hits!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Pick up a raffle ticket for a beautiful new Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill!
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages, crabs, kids meals)
Craft tables from our local Rosedale artisans, including
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Have a great rest of the summer and thank you as always!

07/17/2024

Don’t forget to stop by Food Trucks tomorrow! Food Trucks 4pm to 8pm. Grab a bite to eat or take something home. Our special visitor this week is John Hopkins.

School is out for the summer which means vacations, time on the road, summer camps, and fun in the sun! The Johns Hopkins Injury Prevention Team will be sharing ways you can keep your family safe at home and on the go as temperatures heat up. Come visit them tomorrow at Food Trucks.

07/14/2024

July in Rosedale is shaping up great, come enjoy some outside time with us!
For Thursday, July the 18th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Crossroads Bistro
https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsBistro
Comfort Kitchen
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057097854301
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
And healthy eating from the Farm To Fork Produce truck!
Frank's Pizza
https://www.facebook.com/frankspizzaandpasta
Chick-Fil-A of Nottingham Square
https://www.facebook.com/CFANottinghamSq
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Three dollar crabs from Little Lou's will be on tap!
Our famous Fried Dough kitchen will be in full swing!
And all summer long we will have a $5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
Raffle tickets for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages ,crabs, fried dough and kids meals)
Live music from Rosedale local DJ Chris Nichols!
UPDATE: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Pediatric Injury Prevention Program will be here the 18th and will be covering “Summer Safety”. This will include burn prevention, water safety, bike and pedestrian safety. We are happy to have Johns Hopkins with us!
Craft tables from our local Rosedale artisans, including
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Thank you for a terrific summer, see you there!

07/06/2024

We hope you had a great 4th of July, we are back this Thursday!
For Thursday, July the 11th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
https://www.facebook.com/JimmysFamousSeafood
Boss Burger
https://www.facebook.com/bossburgerllc
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Farm To Fork will also be bringing their fresh produce truck for some healthy eating!
Dizzy Cow Pizzeria
https://www.facebook.com/dizzycowpizzeria
Top Nach Bmore
https://www.facebook.com/topnachbmore
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
And we will have a $5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
UPDATE: Three dollar crabs all summer, starting now!
DJ Joey Calato will be the tune master!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Pick up a raffle ticket for a beautiful new Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill!
Rosedale Soccer will be here for 2024 Fall Registration.
https://www.facebook.com/RosedaleSoccer/
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages, crabs, kids meals)
Craft tables from our local Rosedale artisans, including
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Have a great rest of the summer and thank you as always!

07/04/2024

Happy Birthday America! Stay safe!

06/28/2024

This year, the 4th of July falls on a Thursday and we will not be having Food Truck Thursday on the 4th.
You can bet we will be back for the following Thursday the 11th!
On the Fourth of July we will certainly be busy at three events.
Dundalk Independence Day Parade
https://www.facebook.com/DundalkParade
Kingsville July 4th Parade
https://www.facebook.com/events/434024786071550
Fullerton/Overlea 4th of July Firework
https://www.facebook.com/FullertonFireworks
Thank you and have a happy and safe July the 4th!

06/23/2024

Have a summer afternoon picnic with us!
For Thursday, June the 27th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
https://www.facebook.com/JimmysFamousSeafood
Comfort Kitchen
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057097854301
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Farm To Fork will also be bringing their fresh produce truck for some healthy eating!
Top Nach Bmore
https://www.facebook.com/topnachbmore
Chick-Fil-A of Nottingham Square
https://www.facebook.com/CFANottinghamSq
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Desserts
https://www.facebook.com/GonceMarine
Our famous Fried Dough this Thursday!
And we will have a $5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, a bag of chips, a sweet treat and a drink.
If you buy a Kids meal you will be given an 8" x 5 1/2" American flag with every meal !
UPDATE: Three dollar crabs all summer, starting now!
DJ Joey Calato is back with his his great music collection!
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Pick up a raffle ticket for a beautiful new Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill!
Rosedale Soccer will be here for 2024 Fall Registration.
https://www.facebook.com/RosedaleSoccer/
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages, crabs, kids meals and fried dough)
Craft tables from our local Rosedale artisans, including
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Thank you as always, we appreciate your support!

06/16/2024

Come and join us for our Thursday evening party in Rosedale!
For Thursday, June the 20th, 4pm-8pm, our food truck friends will be:
Once Upon A Potato
https://www.facebook.com/Onceuponapotato
Golden Grillz
https://www.facebook.com/GoldenGrillzMD
Farm To Fork
https://www.facebook.com/farmtoforktruck
Crossroads Bistro
https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsBistro
Sabores Unidos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092251866958
Mister Soft - Ice Cream & Snowballs
https://www.facebook.com/mrsoft09
Jubilee's Confections
https://www.facebook.com/JubileesConfections
Local legend DJ Joey Calato !
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyTwoSticksCalato
Raffle tickets for a beautiful Monument Mesa 405BZ5-Burner Propane Gas Grill
Rosedale Soccer will be there for the 2024 Fall Registration, support your local team!
https://www.facebook.com/RosedaleSoccer/
Rosedale Homemade Cookie Thursday !
And yes we will have a $5.00 kids meal: includes a hotdog, cookie, a bag of chips and a drink.
Beverages for all ages will be available. (cash only for beverages, cookies and kids meals)
Craft tables from our local Rosedale artisans, including
C & M Crafty Couple
https://www.facebook.com/groups/395500315773999
Thank you as always, it's gonna be a great summer!

06/11/2024

Hi everyone,

Friendly reminder that the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company does NOT solicit donations by phone.

There are currently scammers about claiming to represent Baltimore County Fire organizations. They have no absolutely NO affiliation with any Baltimore County career or volunteer fire companies and seek to profit from the public goodwill that we are proud to maintain. This has happened in the past and seems to reoccur every few years.

That said, donations are always appreciated and can be sent by replying to our recent mailing or by using the Donate button on our website at rosedalevfd.com
Thank you as always, we are happy to serve a great community!

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