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SPECIAL: Nathan Flynn was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, effective July 23, 2018.
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After crews spent hours last night assisting car drivers out of the water,
@HCDFRS
assisted the owner of this llama 🦙 with bringing him to safety after his pasture was flooded overnight by the Patuxent River in Mink Hollow
#SpecialOps
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From all of us at HCDFRS, we would like to thank the community for your continued support during this difficult time.
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Official [posthumous] promotional ceremony for Lieutenant Flynn
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Earlier today, a patient sustained a hand injury while cutting grass. The patient was treated and transported to a regional medical facility. Engine 82 stayed behind to finish the job.
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It's Assistant Chief Joanne Rund's last official day with HCDFRS. We wish you all the best as you take on your new role as
@BaltCoFire
's Fire Chief!
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What a great morning! The
#BirdlandCaravan
stopped by Fire Station 2,
#EllicottCity
to visit our firefighters and paramedics. We had an amazing time hosting the
@Orioles
⚾️⚾️⚾️
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Today marks the official grand opening of Station 14 at Merriweather! The station is located at 6025 Symphony Woods Road in Columbia.
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Flooding in Ellicott City rivaling the flooding incident in 2016 | Multiple rescues in progress | Swift Water Rescue teams assembling | Avoid downtown Ellicott City area to enable rescuers to gain access
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Remembering Our Heroes:
On 7/23/18, Lieutenant Nathan Flynn died in the line of duty while operating at the scene of a house fire in Clarksville. Annually, HCDFRS celebrates and honors Nate by hosting the Lt. Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program.
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After conferring with County Administration, Fire Chief William Anuszewski has elected to posthumously promote Brad Scott to the rank of Lieutenant, effective May 25, 2020, with all rights and benefits associated. Please continue to keep the Scott family in your thoughts.
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Today is
#NationalDoctorsDay
. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for our communities, especially during this challenging time. We are with you and we are grateful for the partnerships we have built.
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Units from Ops 10 and Station 13 assisted a resident this evening with a 17-year-old black lab stuck in a storm drain. The dog was safely removed and is resting comfortably back at home.
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Remembering Our Heroes: On July 23, 2018, Lieutenant Nathan Flynn died in the line of duty while operating at the scene of a house fire in Clarksville, MD. Annually, HCDFRS celebrates and honors Nate by hosting the Lt. Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program.
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#ECFlood
| All
@HCDFRS
rescue swimmers across all 3 shifts are being recalled | Swift water units from as far away as Northern Virginia are en route | If you are trapped, we are coming.
VERY heavy rain continues to fall across
#EllicottCity
at this hour. Radar estimates over half a foot of rain now and still coming down just west of downtown. No sign of stopping anytime soon.
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Remembering Our Heroes:
On 7/23/18, Lt. Nathan Flynn died in the line of duty while operating at the scene of a house fire in Clarksville. Annually, HCDFRS celebrates and honors Nate by hosting the Lt. Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program.
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This morning, we deployed a Type II Swift Water Team responding to North Carolina due to the devastation from
#HurricanFlorence
The team consists of: 9 members, 2 boats, an ATV and various other apparatus/equipment. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Happy third birthday to our arson accelerant detection canine, Sowell! Enjoy your training, walks and naps today. 🐾
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Rest easy. We'll take it from here.
Lieutenant Brad Scott
10/27/76 - 5/31/20
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Station 10, lit up red for Lt. Nate Flynn, for what would have been his 37th birthday, and to honor the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
#NFFFLightTheNight2020
@NFFF_News
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of department member, FF/HVO Brad “Boobah" Scott. Brad has been a warrior in his battle with cancer, but has now been called home to rest. Please keep the entire Scott family in your thoughts during these trying times.
Our hearts are heavy over the loss this weekend of Firefighter, Brad Scott. For the past 13 years, he dedicated his life as a public servant and heroic first responder.
Our condolences are with his family, friends and all his brothers and sisters in
@HCDFRS
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Nicholas, 11 years old, had collapsed due to unknown reasons while at karate class. 9B performed high-performance CPR and other life-saving measures. Nic and his family stopped by Station 9 today to meet the firefighters and paramedics involved.
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Congratulations to Lt. Carlton Saunders on your retirement after 30 years with the dept! Lt. Saunders was a part of the Office of the Fire Marshal, and over the course of his career he worked with K9 Jet, the Juvenile Fire Setters program and other forms of public education.
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Additional images from the llama rescue.
ICYMI: On December 16, we assisted the owner of this llama with bringing him to safety after his pasture was flooded overnight by the Patuxent River in Mink Hollow.
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Sneak preview of our special guests. More to come tomorrow so stay tuned!
#PassItForward
#RavensFlock
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Please help us send best wishes to Trainee Class 33 as they officially graduate today!
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Snowden River Pkwy at Lincoln Tech | video taken about 15 minutes after FD arrival
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ICYMI: Moving forward, our responders may be wearing various forms of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of our personnel and the community. Do not take alarm as these are universal precautions used in an emergency that limit exposures.
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Please help us congratulate Lieutenant Paramedic Rose Smithmyer on her recent promotion!
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It’s a bittersweet dinner of Korean BBQ at Station 2 (Ellicott City) | MFF/HVO (T2) Jenny Shilling (shown below with her husband, BC Ed Shilling) is retiring after 30 years with HCDFRS | Congratulations and best wishes, Jenny!
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Please help us wish Master Firefighter Donald Myers a happy retirement! MFF Myers served Howard County for 27 years.
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Rescuers confirmed that Tea on the Tiber has been fully evacuated.
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.
@HoCoGovExec
Calvin Ball names Christine Uhlhorn as the department’s new Fire Chief! Chief Uhlhorn has worked with
#HCDFRS
for 29 years.
#HoCoMD
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Please help us congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Steer on his promotion to the rank of Major with the United States Marines. FF/P Steer chose to hold his pinning ceremony where he serves in Howard County at Fire Station 7, Banneker with his family and shift.
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Remembering Our Heroes: Firefighter Nick Garner, who passed away on January 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. We ask that you take a moment today to remember Nick’s 9 1/2 years of service, his strength, and his commitment to helping others.
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Firefighters made a quick stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand in Ellicott City between calls today.
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What a good boy! Sowell, our new arson accelerant detection canine, has been officially sworn-in and is ready for duty.
For the full release:
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Congratulations to Captain Robert (Bob) Wiseman on his retirement after 40 years with HCDFRS! Captain Wiseman is the first HCDFRS career employee in the history of our department to reach 40 years of service.
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This morning, a patient in labor pulled into Station 11 and was met by personnel from Paramedic 115 and Engine 111. The baby was in a hurry and wasn't prepared to wait for mom to get to the hospital. (1/2)
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At approximately 7:30 a.m., gas Explosion in the business area of 8800 block of Stanford Blvd., Columbia. PIO en route. PIO will update via social media.
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Always training, always prepared. Station 9 getting resourceful while practicing a throw bag exercise in case of a swift water rescue.
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Congratulations to Chief Joanne Rund who has just been named
@BaltCoFire
's first permanent female fire chief!
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From Acting FC Anuszewski: Moving forward, our responders may be wearing various forms of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of our personnel and the community. Do not take alarm as these are universal precautions used in an emergency that limit exposures.
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Firefighters/paramedics assisted mom with the delivery of a healthy baby in the back of P115 and were then transported to the hospital. Both are doing well. 👶 (2/2)
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Remembering Our Heroes: Firefighter Nick Garner, who passed away on January 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. We ask that you take a moment today to remember Nick’s 9 1/2 years of service, his strength, and his commitment to helping others.
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#ECFlood
| If you are trapped on Main Street, seek higher ground | Rescuers are in the water making rescues
There’s emergency personnel searching for anyone who’s trapped on lower Main
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Special thanks to the
@Ravens
and all of today's participants for taking the time to learn hands-only CPR and AED use!
#RavensHuddleFor100
#RavensFlock
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Remembering our heroes: Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Paramedic/Captain Erik Steciak. He was a volunteer at the West Freidnship Volunteer Fire Dept and rose to the rank of Capt. Please take a moment to remember Capt. Steciak and his dedication to serving others.
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Please help us wish Battalion Chief Chuck Ridgely a happy and healthy
#retirement
. BC Ridgely has been with HCDFRS for 35 years! Congratulations!
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Columbia. |. 9200 blk Snowden River Pkwy | 2nd Alarm building fire @ Lincoln Technical Institute | PIO responding to scene
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Remembering Our Heroes:
On July 23, 2018, Lieutenant Nathan Flynn died in the line of duty while operating at the scene of a house fire in Clarksville, MD. Annually, HCDFRS celebrates and honors Nate by hosting the Lt. Nathan Flynn Fireground Leadership Training Program.
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One of the donated pet oxygen masks from MD Invisible Fence
#ProjectBreathe
helped this dog this morning during the College Square, Columbia kitchen fire. The dog is in stable condition.
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While off-duty, FF/R Ryan Glenn rescued a man threatening suicide on the Bay Bridge. Full story:
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Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.
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This past weekend, crews were dispatched for a motor vehicle collision near Rt. 1 in Elkridge. Lt. Wilson was able to retrieve a dog from one of the vehicles involved. Thankfully, the dog was only shaken up and not injured. Lt. Wilson made sure the dog was returned home safely.
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Station 9 took a few minutes today to help a young neighbor retrieve a lost toy out of a storm drain.
#Community
#HoCoMD
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FYI:
@GovLarryHogan
has ordered the
#Maryland
State Flag lowered to half-staff at sunrise, 6/7 and returned to full-staff at sunset, 6/7 for Fire & Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day, to honor all fire, rescue, & EMS personnel from MD who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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We are sad to hear about the passing of retired Fire Chief William Goddard, who died this morning at his home in Huntingtown, MD. Chief Goddard fought hard in his battle against cancer. Memorial services will be posted as soon as they are available.
Today, our community is mourning the passing of William Goddard, who served as Chief of
@HCDFRS
from 2009 to 2014. He was a committed public servant and under his leadership, that Department grew and continued to be one of the most respected in our nation.
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A bittersweet day as we wish Assistant Chief Joanne Rund a happy retirement from HCDFRS as she becomes Fire Chief of
@BaltCoFire
. Thank for your dedication and service to this department. Best wishes and congratulations!
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Trainee Class 35 carried out several tasks in order to assist
@BaltimoreFire
as they honored
#BCFDFallenHeroes
last week. We will always remember Lt Butrim, Lt Sadler, and FF/PM Lacayo.
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Please help us congratulate John Jacobson, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant/Paramedic!
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If you see us out on the roads remember to slow down and move over! For our safety and yours.
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Happy fourth birthday to our arson accelerant detection canine, Sowell! Enjoy your training, treats, and naps today. 🐾
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Tucker is seen below with his owner and Firefighter Juan Arias Campuzano of E22, who rescued Tucker.
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Update: Basement Fire - 5500 blk of Montgomery Rd | FF Wayne Sutphen was able to salvage this important item
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Health and wellness = major focuses of our dept. Check out the crew at Station 11 working on their fitness.
#ThursdayMotivation
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Please help us congratulate Fire Chief Bill Anuszewski as he retires from the department after over 30 years!
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HCDFRS stands in support of our brothers and sisters with
@BaltimoreFire
. Please keep them in your thoughts.
2-Alarm update. At this time 3 Firefighters have been transported to the hospital in serious condition. We are still trying to rescue 1 Firefighter trapped inside. Next Media Update will be at Shock Trauma.
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After an illustrious 30-year career, Fire Chief Christine Uhlhorn has retired. FC Uhlhorn is a 30-year veteran of HCDFRS and a third-generation firefighter.
@HoCoGovExec
appointed her as the first female Chief in Howard County in December of 2018. Congrats, Chief!
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Five years ago, the 2016 flood occurred in Ellicott City. We will never forget the souls lost, and we will never forget the enormous amount of community support that followed.
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Willie, a hound/lab mix rescue, was chasing animals when he got stuck under a deck in the 3400 block of Blackberry Ln in West Friendship. Personnel worked to safely remove him and he was happily reunited with his brother and family.
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