MAY 18
- (PIKESVILLE, MD) – In an effort to drive home the message of year round safety of Maryland's emergency responders, the Maryland State Police remind motorists that May is Move Over Month.
As part of the effort to boost awareness of the 'move over' law, a decal, provided by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) was unveiled at a press conference earlier this year. The decal reads, "If ... (Full Story & Photos)
MAY 02
- Story Courtesy of Elizabeth Janney, Patch.com
Five people were hospitalized and all lanes of Washington Boulevard shut down Wednesday afternoon following a crash in Elkridge that police said may have involved alcohol.
A Land Rover on US 1 struck two vehicles between Waterloo and Montevideo roads before coming to a stop at approximately 4 p.m., according to Howard County police.
The crash shut down US 1 in both directions at approximately 4:30 p.m. Credit Elizabeth Janney, Patch.com
Firefighter Chris Harvey, right, receives a Stork Award for the delivery of Baby Titus; parents Adam and Rebecca Moreland say thanks. Credit Courtesy HCDFRS.
MAY 02
- Firefighters win 'Stork Award' from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. By Elizabeth Janney, Patch.com
Titus Moreland, nearly 10 months old, presented a rare opportunity for firefighters.
A team of first responders arrived at the 5800 block of Diggers Lane in Elkridge on July 14 for what they thought was a "routine medical call" and found Rebecca Moreland in labor, said ... (Full Story & Photos)
APRIL 25
- At approximately 5:30pm, a box assignment was alerted for a commercial building fire in the 6700 block of Business Pkwy in Elkridge. Units arrived to find a commercial compactor and dumpster attached to the building on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the dumpster pulled from the compactor. The building rep advised he had contacted the dumpster company to remove and repair the compactor.
APRIL 16
- At approximately 3pm on Monday, April 16, units were dispatched to the 6500 block of Wesley Lane in Elkridge. As units were responding, the call was upgraded to entrapment. Engine 13 arrived and found a critical patient entrapped in the vehicle.
Rescue Squad 1 and Tower Ladder 2 worked together to remove the patient, who was transported to Shock Trauma by Paramedic 96. ... (Full Story & Photos)
MARCH 31
- On February 29, 2012, the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department (Howard County, MD) signed a contract with Patriot Fire to refurbish RESCUE 1.
The refurbished E-ONE Rescue features include: total inspection of the frame chassis and body, severe duty interior instillation, new upgraded HVAC, rebuild of the pump, foam, cascade systems, new ROM rollup doors with Dual ROM LED lighting, and a fresh coat ... (Full Story & Photos)
