Watch as Baltimore City Firefighters arrive at a 1 alarm fire.
A 1 alarm fire response is:
5 Engines (hose & water)
2 Trucks (big ladder)
1
#BCFDEMS
Ambulance
2
@officers964
Battalion Chiefs
Each member on each unit has a job. They work together to put the fire out & save lives.
Yesterday was a nightmare. Three heroes gave their lives protecting Baltimore City. We will honor them, PJ, Kelsey, and Kenny, now and always, never forget.
The battle is not over. FF John McMaster remains hospitalized. He will make it thru, he is a fighter!
#KeepFightingJohn
An update on FF McMaster.
Heโs awake & talking. He is still receiving care for his injuries, but appears to be on a good path. Our peer support team is by his side. He continues down his road to recovery. He & his family extend their sincere thanks to everyone.
#KeepFightingJohn
For the first time in its 225 year history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department is out of service.
In an incredible feat, coordinated by
@MDMEMA
, units from all corners of Maryland & DC will be covering calls so every BCFD member can attend the
#BCFDFallenHeroes
Service.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Firefighter Rodney Pitts. Rodney succumbed to injuries sustained on yesterdayโs fire in the 5200 Blk of Linden Heights Ave. Rodney graduated the Baltimore City Fire Academy in July.
During the Stricker Street fire, FFPM Kelsey Sadler was acting in the Lieutenant position, the unit officer of Engine 14.
By orders of
@ChiefNilesRFord
, Kelsey is posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
The Officers & Members of
@BCFDL734
&
@officers964
regretfully announce the line of duty deaths of:
-Lt Paul Butrim
-FFPM Kelsey Sadler
-FFPM Kenneth Lacayo
Please keep their families in your prayers as well as the firefighter who remains hospitalized.
It is now 5pm,
#BMORESBravest
units are back in service.
Thank you:
-to those who supported the families & co-workers of our
#BCFDFallenHeroes
-to those who have came from around the world to pay respect
-to everyone who made it possible for our members to say goodbye
Weโค๏ธYou
โ ๏ธโ ๏ธMAJOR EXPLOSION WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE TRAPPEDโ ๏ธโ ๏ธ
In the area of 6500 blk Reisterstown Rd 21215
Several houses exploded. At least 5 people trapped, some children. A Collapse Respose and Second Alarm has been called.
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@CitizenAppBALT
Check out this video from last nights fire in East Baltimore. Firefighters were able to successfully rescue the familyโs dog.
@IAFFNewsDesk
@Local964Prez
We are looking for the photographer of this photo.
If itโs you, please DM us. Only DM us if itโs you or if you have the name and email of the person who took it.
Thank you.
Firefighter Memorial Service
Baltimore Convention Center
Wednesday, Feb 2 - Time TBD
Afterwards, all three members will be transported to Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
Visitation information will be announced tomorrow.
A wake will be held at The Timonium Fairgrounds.
This morning was the first day of school for Kelsey Sadlerโs stepdaughter, Mila. Kelsey was killed in the line of duty in January. Members stepped up to ensure that Mila received a welcomed start to the school year from her extended fire department family.
#BCFDFallenHeroes
These photos represent the largest display of
#BMORESBravest
apparatus at a single time in the history of the
#BCFD
. Thank you to the photographers for capturing these images for us.
To hear the music of bagpipes, to see thousands of our bravest men and women pay tribute to three fallen heroes is wrenching and inspiring. Thank God Lt Butrim, Lt Sadler & Firefighter Lacayo are getting the tribute they deserve. We live in their debt.
May they Rest In Peace.
There are dozens of personnel from multiple jurisdictions who remain actively engaged in rescue operations. There is at least 1 person still trapped.
Our President, Rich Langford, and Secretary-Treasurer Shawn Little, remain on scene supporting our members.
Just as we saw in Naples during Hurricane Ian, Americaโs Firefighters serve their communities in disaster like conditions.
This weekend, Firefighters in and around the Buffalo area remain on duty answering the calls for help. Be safe Brothers & Sisters.
๐ทCarthage FD
With all the negativity surrounding Baltimore this week, OUR members have remained positive. They continually do this everyday even with dilapidated apparatus, unbelievable workload and run down fire stations. Our Fire & EMS services truly are one of Baltimoreโs bright spots!
It is with profound sadness that we announce the on-duty death of active member EMT/Firefighter Juan Wilson.
Around 10pm on Monday 9/19/2022, Engine Co. 53 was on scene of an EMS call in Southwest Baltimore. During patient care, EMT/FF Wilson suffered a medical emergency. (1/4)
Although all of our units are out of service today, we must also recognize our
#BCFDFIB
Fire Communications Dispatchers who remain on duty coordinating all responses today.
Although the official relief time for
#BMORESBravest
is 7am most arrive around 6am. Equipment checks begin, maybe a cup of coffee.
Imagine having to go from 0-100 before you could finish those tasks. Thatโs what happened this morning on Furrow St. See your firefighters in action.
During yesterdayโs fire at Domino Sugar, once the building collapsed, one of our engines took a beating from the heat. Here is the aftermath. Fortunately nobody was injured.
It should buff right out though.
The last funeral for our
#BCFDFallenHeroes
is complete. We thank everyone who has supported their families and our members during this trying time. We will
#NeverForget
the sacrifice that PJ, Kelsey, and Kenny made. Their legacies will live on forever.
The busiest engine last year, Engine 13, is closed today due to staffing issues. This is the fire on Division St, where they should have been the first engine to respond.
Today,
@GovLarryHogan
personally delivered a commendation on behalf of the Citizens of Maryland to the members of
#BCFDT23
in honor of their fallen hero, Lt Paul Butrim.
As experts on the squirting of water, we love the
@Orioles
#BirdBathSplashZone
in
#Birdland
PS: If Mr Splash needs a fill in one night, we are happy to provide a replacement.
We have received numerous inquiries about services for our fallen heroes. As the immediate families make their decisions for their loved ones, we will assist them in every step. Once decisions regarding funerals and services have been made, we will share them here.
As the clock struck 10 last night,
#BMORESBravest
were sent to a house fire in the 4300 block of Belair Rd 21213
#BelairEdison
. They arrived with fire showing. One family was displaced.
โ ๏ธBOIL WATER ADVISORYโ ๏ธ
9/5/2022 430p
@BaltimoreDPW
has issued a
#BoilWaterAdvisory
for parts of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, & Howard County.
Full release:
The last week has been tough on the entire BCFD family. As we prepare for the services to honor our fallen heroes, our members get their dress uniforms ready. Some need missing pieces or different sizes.
#BCFDLogistics
members are doing an amazing job with filling these requests.
Last nightโs
@Capitals
vs
@SanJoseSharks
game was Law Enforcement Memorial Night
#ALLCAPS
.
A group from
@FOP3
paid tribute to our fallen firefighters. We are truly humbled by this gesture. Thank you to our blue family!
It is with the utmost profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Active Member & Secretary-Treasurer FF/PM Lori Underwood, who died in an off duty vehicle collision 6/27/2021. Please keep her family in your prayers. More info will be released when itโs available.
Executive Leaders from
@IAFFNewsDesk
are in Baltimore supporting the members of
@BCFDL734
&
@officers964
during this trying time. Peer support has been made available to everyone and anyone.
๐ฅBUILDING FIRE๐ฅ
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
351 W Camden St 21201
#StadiumArea
@CouncilmanETC
#BMORESBravest
is on the scene with a small fire in the laundry room. The cause may or may not be the
@Orioles
3 game winning streak, we are not sure yet. Fire is out, removing smoke.
On behalf of
@RichLangford734
and the membership of L-734, we express our utmost gratitude for all who allowed us to provide our
#BCFDFallenHeroes
the proper send-off they deserved. We will try and acknowledge each of the agencies who assisted, we are sorry if we missed anyone:
Rescuers are communicating with one person still trapped.
#BCFDSRO
Special Rescue Operations Team is working to get to the person.
One person has been pronounced dead on scene.
@baltimoreoem
&
@MyBGE
are on scene as well.
#BMORESBravest
fire stations used to have diesel fuel tanks for refueling. A few years ago, the tanks were removed. All units now refuel at one of the
@BaltimoreDGS
fuel sites around the City. Tonight was special, 4 tiller ladder trucks at the same time at the Midtown fuel center
On behalf of the IAFF Baltimore Firefighters Local 734, it is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the passing of active member EMT/Firefighter Andrew โAJโ Douglas from Engine Company 21. Brother Douglas, 33, was an 8 year veteran with an impeccable service record.
While performing equipment checks at
#BCFDE33
on N Montford Av, Firefighter Bolesta had the privilege to meet East Baltimore resident and future
#BMORESBravest
Firefighter Deon. The two got to talk about fire safety and Deon even got a BCFD Patch!
We regret to announce the off-duty death of active member Preston Coddington, Truck Co 12
On behalf of
@RichLangford734
& the members of L-734, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Coddington Family. Please keep his family & friends in your prayers during this time of grief
Members of the BCFD had the honor of paying their respects to late FDNY Chief of Fire Prevention Ronald R. Spadafora of New York City (he succumbed to World Trade Center-related cancer).
@IAFFNewsDesk
@Local964Prez
@FDNY
@jawsdcfd
๐ฅEXPLOSION๐ฅ
1900 blk Benhill Av 21226
#CurtisBayIndustrialArea
@PhyliciaPorter_
#BMORESBravest
have a 5 story coal silo that suffered an apparent explosion. Shockwave could be felt Citywide.
#BCFDSOC
Hazmat, Special Rescue Units & Fireboats on scene. STAY AWAY FROM THE AREA!
(3) patients, all critical have been rescued by Firefighters. Special Rescue Operations units have arrived and are beginning to search and rescue the other patients.
(6)
#BCFDEMS
medic units have been called. Units from
@BaltCoFire
have been called to help.
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@CitizenAppBALT
โ ๏ธโ ๏ธMAJOR EXPLOSION WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE TRAPPEDโ ๏ธโ ๏ธ
In the area of 6500 blk Reisterstown Rd 21215
Several houses exploded. At least 5 people trapped, some children. A Collapse Respose and Second Alarm has been called.
๐ท
@CitizenAppBALT
๐ฅWORKING SCHOOL FIRE๐ฅ
Heritage High School
2801 St Lo Dr 21213
#CliftonPark
@odetteramos
#BCFDMutualAid
units are on scene with smoke showing from an unoccupied school. Several classrooms reported on fire. Additional units called.
Fallen Hero Info
Joint Memorial Service
2/2/2022 10a
Baltimore Convention Center
Travel to Dulaney Valley Mem Gardens
Wake @ Timonium Fairgrounds
Viewings
Sadler & Lacayo
2/1 2p-4p, 6p-8p
Duda-Ruck
7922 Wise Av 21222
Butrim
2/3 3p-8p
2/4 9a-12p
Schimunek
610 W Macphail Rd 21014
.
@BCFDL734
&
@officers964
are committing $10,000 EACH to the
@ATFHQ
reward for info that leads to the identification of this person of interest in the cast of the 1/24 fatal fire where 3 of
#BMORESBravest
died in the line of duty. Contact 888-ATF-TIPS or ATFtips
@atf
.gov with info
Earlier today,
#BMORESBravest
battled a row home fire in the 5000 block of Cordelia Av in NW Baltimore. Watch video of what our crews encountered inside the burning home and the firefight that ensued.
Thanks to BCFD Admin for following the recommendation from the Stricker Report. Here is a new Battalion Technician in action. Itโs staffed by a member who assists the Battalion Chief with incident management & accountability. It also complies with
@NFPA
& makes our scenes safer.
During last nights 2 alarm fire in West Baltimore, one of
#BMORESBravest
fell through the floor & called a MAYDAY. The firefighter was rescued &
#BCFDEMS
transported him to a hospital. He is still in the hospital undergoing surgery for his injuries as of this morning.
Around 5 last night,
#BMORESBravest
Engine Co 4 in N Balt. assisted with the delivery of a healthy baby boy, Timothy.
When
#BCFDEMS
arrived, Timothy said hi by peeing on them - considered good luck in EMS. That night, our Paramedic won
@MDLottery
pick 4. Looks like it WAS lucky.
Truck 23 noticed a kitten stuck in a broken window of a vacant. The crew threw a ladder to the second floor and EVD Leone ascended the ladder and removed the kitten. A concerned neighbor was kind enough to take the kitten inside to warm it up and find it a home.
After 52 years of serving the Citizens of Baltimore,
#BMORESBravest
senior member, Battalion Chief Charles Browning, is calling it a career.
Thank you for everything youโve done for the members of
@BCFDL734
and the Citizens of Baltimore and enjoy your well earned retirement.
Around 5 this morning,
#BMORESBravest
battled a 2 alarm fire in the 1200 block of S Highland Av 21224
#Canton
. Several row homes were on fire.
#BCFDEMS
treated & transported 4 seriously injured civilians.
#BCFDFIB
is investigating the cause.
Baltimore is in disarray. Public safety is in full crisis mode. Please reach out to your Baltimore City Council members, your State Representatives, even your US Congressmen & Senators. We will always be here to help our Citizens.
@Fop3
@iaffnewsdesk
@mayorbcyoung
#cityincrisis
This is a major 3 alarm incident.
From
@BaltimoreFire
12 Engines, 6 Trucks, 2 Squads, RES1CUE, 9 EMS units, 5 BCs, 3 DCs, 1 AC, + more support units, 8 Dispatchers
From
@BaltCoFire
8 Engines, 3 Trucks, 3 Squads, USAR + Hazmat
From
@HCDFRS
1 Tower
โ200 Personnel on scene
#BCFDEMS
&
#BMORESBravest
transported patient yesterday who has a service dog named Bailey & needed to be secured and transported to the hospital also. The crew stayed with Bailey, taking him outside as needed, awaiting orders from hospital staff.
BCFDโs new policy isnโt working. Within 24 hours, 4 of 7 Local Alarms overnight required an upgrade to a full box alarm. One civilian was critically injured. This Local is against this policy & it needs to end IMMEDIATELY before another citizen or firefighter is harmed.
๐TRUCK FIRE๐ฅ
S Eden St & Fleet St 21231
#InnerHarbor
@Zeke_Cohen
#BMORESBravest
fire unit caught fire. No injuries.
Unit is a 2006
@FireSeagrave
running as Rescue Co 1. It was running as a back up while the new R1 is repaired, Equipment will be moved to another back up unit.
Friday morning, EMT/FF Jake Bicking was leaving his shift, heading home, when he was involved in a serious accident. Weโre grateful for the firefighters & EMS providers who cared for our brother. We stand by Brother Bicking & his family now & throughout his long road to recovery.
If you are in East Baltimore today, and you see a
#BMORESBravest
truck that says BC-2 on it, take a second and wish the
@BaltimoreFire
Senior Man, Battalion Chief Charles Browning, a happy 51st work anniversary.
Chief Browning started his career on 7/20/1970. ๐ณ
Congrats Chief!
Dwelling fire, Box Alarm T5-1, 1700 Cliftview Ave. 2 story vacant dwelling. *Mayday* declared, 4 members fell into basement after 1st floor gave way. All have been removed and appear to be ok.
Congrats to Marine Pilot Andrew Heckrotte of Fireboat 1 who is working his last shift tonight. MP Heckrotte has served the Citizens of Baltimore for 32 years. Enjoy your retirement!
A
@gofundme
page has been created in a joint effort between
@BCFDL734
&
@officers964
to help the families of our heroes.
Help our injured and fallen heroes Jan 24 2022
Thinking of our brothers and sisters still on duty during Hurricane Ian. The unfathomable situation of having to work while your family is elsewhere & your home may or not be there. God speed
@NaplesFire2174
& others. Thankful to have
@IAFFofficial
team on the ground supporting.
Video from Facebook Live of a flooded Naples Fire Station. Thinking of all the first responders working through
#HurricaneIan
to keep their communities safe.
@CBSMiami
If your child was hit by a car and 911 was called, how long should you have to wait for an ambulance๐?
5 min? 10 min?
Yesterday, a 12 year old in SE Baltimore had to wait 58 minutes๐ณ!
But closing 4
#BCFDEMS
Ambulances wonโt cause delays right?! Want to buy some magic beans?
Early this morning,
#BCFDE14
& 3rd Battalion units battled a row home fire in the 1800 blk McHenry St 21223,
#CarrolltonRidge
. Here is video from
@CitizenAppBALT
showing Firefighters extinguishing the flames. We are very proud of our members & their dedication to our City.
Thanks to Docs Riverside Grill located in Centerville, MD and Docโs Downtown Grill in Easton, MD who presented checks to
#BMORESBravest
for the families of our
#BCFDFallenHeroes
.
Over the next 38 days, we will highlight each of our fire stations. The architecture and history behind some of them is a story in itself. DYK that โ ๏ธ5๏ธโฃโ ๏ธ of our still operating fire stations were built in the 1800โs ๐ณ?
Sit back, enjoy the show, & test your smoke alarms.