Engine 124 on Shed Fire AUGUST 13 - On Tuesday afternoon Engine 124 was alerted to assist crews already on the scene of a working shed fire on Kays Mill Road in Finksburg. Engine 124 arrived and along with other Tankers in the water supply dump one tank of water to assisted crews with fire extinguishment. After refilling the Engine at a nearby pond Engine 124 was advised that they could go in-service and Fill in the Gamber Station. ... (Full Story)

Ladder and Engine Assist on Barn Fire AUGUST 13 - On Monday night Sykesville crews where alerted to assisted Winfield and other surrounding compainies with a barn fire. Engine 124 and Ladder 12 quickly responded. Units from Winfield arrived on scene and advised that they had a pole barn well involved. At this time a tanker task force was requested to help tank water to the scene due to no fire hydrants being close by. Engine 124 and crew assisted ... (Full Story)

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2 Alarm Fire Piney Ridge Townhomes AUGUST 07 - Firefighters from Carroll, Howard, and Baltimore Counties were called to the 1000block of Stone Brook Road this evening for a reported house struck by lightning. First on the scene was Engine 124 reporting heavy fire from the roof and a partial collapse. Immediately a Rapid Intervention was alerted along with a second alarm. Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to contain ... (Full Story & Photos)

House Fire-Argonne Drive JULY 21 - Firefighters were dispatched at 4:03 A.M. for a reported house fire in the 7300blk of Argonne Drive this morning. While units were responding Carroll County EOC advised of a reported working fire and the possibility of subjects trapped. First on the scene was Chief 12-1 and he advised of heavy fire showing from the front, that all occupants were accounted for, and requested the RID dispatch. Upon ... (Full Story & Photos)

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House Fire on Pine Knob Rd JUNE 21 - Carroll County 911 began receiving numerous calls reporting a house fire near the intersection of Pine Knob Road and Route 32 shortly after 5: oo PM this evening. Firefighters from Gamber, Sykesville, Winfield and Baltimore County were alerted. First on the scene were Utility 12 and Engine 124, reporting a working fire. Soon after, additional units were alerted to assist. Firefighters performed an ... (Full Story & Photos)

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