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10/13/2026

🚨 OUR COMMUNITY. OUR WATERWAYS. OUR FUTURE. 🚨

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine needs YOUR voice!

As one of the few volunteer fire departments providing specialized marine emergency response services in our region, we understand just how critical quick access to our waterways is when every second counts.

We are proposing the relocation of our Marine Emergency Team to C.P. Crane County Park, creating the Port of Bowleys a dedicated marine emergency response facility designed to improve response times, strengthen partnerships with surrounding agencies, and better protect those who live, work, and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay.

🚒 But we need our community to show up and be heard!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Eastern Regional Park
11723 Eastern Avenue, Middle River, MD

Baltimore County will be holding a public input meeting regarding the future of C.P. Crane Park, and this is an important opportunity for our community to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and share feedback.

Our volunteers have dedicated countless hours to protecting our community both on land and on the water. This proposal represents an opportunity to strengthen those lifesaving capabilities for generations to come.

We are asking our neighbors, supporters, fellow first responders, and everyone who cares about the future of Bowleys Quarters to attend.

You don’t have to be a firefighter or a boater to have a voice in the future of public safety.

Please SHARE this post, spread the word, and join us Thursday evening.

When seconds matter, access matters. Help us build a safer future on the Bay. 🚒⚓

10/13/2026

🚨🔥 SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES BUT ONLY IF THEY WORK!🔥🚨

When was the last time you checked the smoke alarms in your home? 🏠

A working smoke alarm can give you and your family precious time to escape during a fire. But simply having smoke alarms installed isn't enough — you need to make sure they're working properly!

🚒 BQVFD wants to remind our neighbors of a few important smoke alarm safety tips:

✅ TEST MONTHLY!Press the test button on every smoke alarm at least once a month.

🏠 LOCATION MATTERS! Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.

🔋 KNOW YOUR BATTERIES! Replace removable batteries as recommended by the manufacturer. If your alarm chirps, address it right away!

📅 CHECK THE AGE!Smoke alarms should generally be replaced every 10 years from the date of manufacture, or sooner if the manufacturer recommends it.

🚫 NEVER DISABLE AN ALARM! If your smoke alarm goes off while cooking, open a window or use the hush button. Never remove the battery to silence it.

❤️ Here's our challenge to the Bowleys Quarters community:

Take five minutes today to walk through your home and check your smoke alarms. It's a small task that could make a lifesaving difference!

💬 When was the last time you tested yours? Drop a ✅ in the comments if your household is up to date!

Help us spread the word by sharing this reminder with your friends, family, and neighbors. You never know whose life it could save.

10/10/2026

🏠🔥 Keep the Fire Safety Fun Going at Home!

Parents, want to continue the conversation about fire safety with your little ones?

We've included a FREE printable Home Fire Escape Plan activity from Sparky the Fire Dog and the National Fire Protection Association!

Sit down together, draw a map of your home, identify two ways out of each room, and choose a safe meeting place outside. Then practice your family's escape plan together! ❤️

📄 Download your free activity here to help create a Fire Escape Plan:
https://sparky.org/assets/uploads/FPW22GRID.pdf
📄 Download your activety book with coloring pages, puzzles and lessons here:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/lets_have_fun_with_fire_safety.pdf

A few minutes of preparation today can make a big difference in an emergency! 🚒

10/09/2026

🔥 DAY 5 OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🔥
🛴🚲🛠️ Bigger batteries deserve extra attention.
E-bikes, e-scooters and cordless power tools use larger lithium-ion batteries that store a significant amount of energy.
When it's time to charge:
🌳 Charge large items outside when possible.
🚪 Never charge them where they block an exit.
🔌 Use the charger provided with the device or one approved by the manufacturer.
⚠️ Stop using a battery that becomes very hot, swells, leaks, smells strange, smokes or makes unusual sounds.
And remember — your exit should always stay your exit.
Don't let an e-bike, scooter, tool or charging battery stand between your family and the way out of your home.
Take a minute today to check where YOUR larger rechargeable batteries are stored and charged. ❤️🚒
Is the path to your door clear?

10/09/2026

🚒🔥 Fire Safety, Fun & a Little Throwback!🔥🚒

This week, members of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine had the pleasure of visiting Chase Elementary School to talk with students about fire safety!

One of our favorite parts of serving this community is getting the opportunity to connect with its youngest members. ❤️

Teaching children about fire safety at an early age helps build habits that can last a lifetime. From knowing what to do in an emergency to understanding the importance of smoke alarms and having a family escape plan, these are lessons that can make a real difference!

While we didn't get a photo from this week's visit, we thought we'd share a little throwback from one of our previous visits to Chase Elementary! 📸

A big thank you to Chase Elementary for welcoming us back and giving us the opportunity to share these important lessons with your students!

And who knows? We may have met a few future BQVFD volunteers along the way! 👩‍🚒🚒

10/08/2026

🔥 DAY 4 OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🔥
🔌 WHERE are you charging your devices?
We plug in our phones, tablets, watches and other devices every day without giving it much thought — but where and how you charge matters.
Practice safe charging habits:
✅ Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or countertop.
✅ Use the charger and cord that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
✅ Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
❌ Don't charge devices on beds, couches or pillows.
❌ Don't cover a device while it's charging.
Why? Devices and chargers naturally create heat. Soft surfaces can trap that heat and block airflow, increasing the chance of overheating.
👀 Take a look around your house tonight. Where is your family charging their devices?
One small change in your charging routine can help prevent a fire. ❤️🚒

10/07/2026

Fire Prevention Week at Our Lady of Hope! 🚒

One of the most important parts about fire prevention is getting the community involved.

Yesterday, Engine 211 from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department was special request to response to Our Lady of Hope for Fire Prevention Week! This one was a little extra special for Company 21 because we got to visit Charlotte’s preschool class.

Fun fact: Almost exactly four years ago, Charlotte’s mom, Megan Daugherty, was pregnant with her when she rendered aid to a patient who was in a serious motor vehicle accident. Megan worked on stabilizing a patient from that accident, until Co 21 arrived. The events surrounding that call ultimately led to Charlotte making her arrival.

Four years later, it was pretty incredible to see things come full circle as Company 21 pulled up to Charlotte’s school to teach her and her classmates about fire and emergency safety. ❤️

The kids learned:

🚨 Who to call in an emergency, 911!
They talked about the different people who may come when you call for help, including firefighters, EMS and police officers.

🏠 Know where you live.
The class learned a song to help each child remember their own address, so if a 911 dispatcher asks, “Where is the emergency?” they can tell them exactly where help is needed.

🔥 Practice fire drills at home.
Just like they practice at school, the kids learned why families should have a plan and practice what to do if there is a fire at home.

👨‍🚒 Firefighters might look scary in their gear, but they’re there to help.
Our crew dressed in full turnout gear so the kids could see and hear what a firefighter looks and sounds like when wearing all of their equipment. Building that familiarity and trust at this age is incredibly important.

🚒 And, of course, the best part — everyone got the chance to climb aboard and tour the inside of Engine 211!

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/firefighter-megan-warfield-gives-birth-hours-after-crash/41613964

Fire prevention education at this age may seem simple, but these are lessons that can genuinely save a life.

10/07/2026

🔥 DAY 3 OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🔥

⚠️ Would you know the warning signs of a failing lithium-ion battery?

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day, but a damaged or failing battery can become a serious fire hazard.

Pay attention if a rechargeable device or battery:

🔥 Feels unusually hot
🎈 Changes shape or begins to swell
👃 Produces a strange odor
💧 Begins leaking
🔊 Makes popping, hissing or other unusual sounds
💨 Begins smoking

If something doesn't look, smell or sound right STOP using it.

🚨 If a battery begins smoking or catches fire, get out, stay out and call 911.

Recognizing the warning signs BEFORE something goes wrong can help prevent a fire.

❤️ Share this post with your family and friends. Knowing what to look for could make all the difference.

10/06/2026

🔥 DAY 2 OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🔥

🔋 How many rechargeable batteries are in your home right now?

Probably more than you think!

📱 Phones
💻 Laptops & tablets
⌚ Smartwatches
🎮 Gaming devices
🧸 Rechargeable toys
🛠️ Power tools
🚲 E-bikes & scooters
🧹 Cordless vacuums

Lithium-ion batteries make our lives easier, but they also need to be used and charged safely.

For Day 2 of Fire Prevention Week, take a walk through your home and see just how many rechargeable devices you can find.

Then ask yourself:

🔌 Am I using the correct chargers?
🛏️ Are any devices charging on beds or couches?
⚠️ Are any batteries swollen, damaged or unusually hot?

A quick check around your home today could help prevent a fire tomorrow. ❤️🚒

You might be surprised by what you find!

How many rechargeable devices are in YOUR house? 👇

10/05/2026

🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

October 4–10 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is:

⚡ “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” ⚡

From cell phones and tablets to power tools, toys, e-bikes and scooters, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are part of our everyday lives. When damaged or charged improperly, however, they can become a serious fire hazard.

This week, Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will be sharing simple tips to help keep you, your family and your home safe.

Start with these three:

🔌 Use the charger or cord that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

🔥 Never charge devices on beds, couches, pillows or other soft surfaces.

⚠️ Stop using a battery if you notice swelling, excessive heat, an unusual odor or other signs of damage.

Fire prevention starts at home, and small habits can make a big difference.

Stay tuned throughout the week as we share more ways to ! 🚒

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900 Bowleys Quarters Road
Middle River, MD
21220

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+14103358820

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http://BQVolunteers.org/

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