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Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department

Why you need two kinds of smoke alarms MAY 01 - A recent report on smoke alarms on NBC's "Dateline" has triggered further debate about which type of alarm works best: photoelectric or ionization. If you're familiar with Consumer Reports' smoke alarm tests, you know that the answer is ... neither. Consumer Reports recommend both technologies to ensure maximum protection from fire. (Click here to go to Consumer Reports' smoke alarm tests.) Here's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Four Wheeler Raffle APRIL 05 - Fundrasier Raffle 2013 4x4 Polaris Model 500 Four Wheeler and 5x8 Carryon Trailer Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Only 3,500 tickets will be sold. Drawing to held at the Elkridge VFD Annual Open House on October 5, 2013 Winner need not be present to win. Winner to pay all applicable taxes. For more information, contact Steven Butler at 443-324-9403... (Full Story & Photos)

Calendar Fundraiser FEBRUARY 01 - Calendar Fundraiser $25 per number. 365 chances to win with one $25 donation. Based on the Maryland State Lottery Pick 3 Evening Drawing (Straight Only). April 2013 - March 2014 Checks for the winning numbers will be mailed monthly to the winners. Win $25 during the week, $50 on the weekend and $100 on special holidays. Contact Kristi at 443-277-0373 or e-mail at evfdhall@gmail.com You ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Fire Next to Warehouse in Elkridge JANUARY 23 - At approximately 1 am, Engine 11 was dispatched to a fire alarm in the 7000 block of Dorsey Run Road. Upon arrival, they found a 20' box truck well involved next to a large warehouse, and requested the box alarm be transmitted. The truck fire was quickly brought under control with no extension into the warehouse; however, a significant amount of cold smoke was ventilated from the building. HCDFRS ... (Full Story & Photos)

Burning car found on Elkridge golf course JANUARY 08 - By Blair Ames, bames@tribune.com, Courtesy of the Baltimore Sun Howard County Police found a 2001 Chevy Impala fully engulfed in flames on the 9th fairway of Timbers of Troy Golf Course early Monday morning. Police received multiple calls for an explosion in the area of Sandy Ridge Road at 2:47 a.m. Monday. According to a police news release, it appears that unknown suspect(s) pushed the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sprinkler Save in Elkridge DECEMBER 18 - Tuesday, 18 December 2012 00:00 At approximately 10:30 am, units were dispatched for a reported dryer fire in the 7000 block of Ducketts Lane. Engine 11 arrived to find a three story garden style apartment with a dryer fire in a second floor apartment. The fire was extinguished by a sprinkler system, which also contained the fire to the dryer and vent. Water damage was minimal, and was also contained ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Fire in Jessup NOVEMBER 29 - At approx 11:30 hours, units arrived on location of a box truck on fire. The assignment was upgraded due to the truck's location at the loading dock. E91 and E11 extinguished the fire with an attack line, AA 291 checked for smoke conditions in side warehouse, natural ventilation was used. FM 201 on scene investigating. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Squad 1 has been Refurbished NOVEMBER 14 - Rescue Squad 1 was placed back in service on November 13, 2012. 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, ... (Full Story & Photos)

September 7, 2012

Station 1: Elkridge
6275 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
Phone: 410-313-4901
Battalion: One
Equipment: Engine, Ambulance, Squad, Brush Truck