Baltimore County Station 31
Established in 1921, Owings Mills maintains their proud tradition of professional volunteers serving as Baltimore County’s busiest volunteer station answering over 4,000 alarms annually.
Baltimore County Station 31
Established in 1921, Owings Mills maintains their proud tradition of professional volunteers serving as Baltimore County’s busiest volunteer station answering over 4,000 alarms annually.
Engine 311 - 1994 Seagrave 2000 gpm/500 gal.
This rig operates as the busiest volunteer engine company in the county.
Engine 312 - 1990 Simon-Duplex/Saulsbury 1500 gpm/500 gal.
A close look at the layers of paint on the front intake shows this rig’s life span - completing its’ third career having served both the Branchville & Beltsville FD, it has been replaced by a 2010 Seagrave.
Hook & Ladder 313 - 2005 Seagrave 100’ Tiller
The pride of Owings Mills, it is the only volunteer operated tiller in the county and is equipped with a 20KW generator & a full set of Holmatro extrication tools.
Brush 314 - 1995 Dodge 250 gpm/150 gal.
Special thanks to 44 year member Larry Trump for his assistance with positioning the apparatus & for providing the “grand tour” of Owings Mills impressive station.
Medic 315 - 2005 International/Horton Type III (ALS equipped)
Equipped with a Roto-Ray & mechanical siren, this rig has no trouble making its’ way through traffic!!!
While relatively new having been built in 1998, Owings Mills multi-level station (built into the side of a hill) is filled with the rich history of the company. Some of the many interesting artifacts include a brass fire pole from Baltimore City Engine 7 (used during the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904) & a cast nickel bell from their 1947 Mack that was created with five cent nickel pieces collected from the membership.
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