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    PIKESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.

    • HOME
    • VOLUNTEER
    • DONATE
    • ABOUT US
    • COMMUNITY
    • RESOURCES
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      • HOME
      • VOLUNTEER
      • DONATE
      • ABOUT US
      • COMMUNITY
      • RESOURCES
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        SINCE 1897

      • Our Mission

        To protect lives, property, and the environment while enhancing life safety through emergency medical services, fire & rescue response, and fire prevention.

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      • Over 125 Years of Service

        Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company is one of the oldest volunteer fire companies in Baltimore County and also one of the busiest. For over 125 years, we have been leaders in Maryland, developing innovative improvements to firefighting and emergency medical services.

        We offer the only Confined Space Rescue Team in Baltimore County. Our highly-trained firefighters respond to a range of unique emergencies in dangerous spaces, such as collapsed buildings or trenches, subway tunnels, storage tanks, silos, and sewers, using specialized equipment to rescue trapped victims.

        In 1930, our volunteers started one of the first volunteer ambulances in Baltimore County, purchasing a Packard ambulance equipped with first aid equipment and supplies. Today, our Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics respond to nearly 1,500 calls annually.

      • Administrative Officers

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        Kathleen Resnick

        President

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        Randee Holden

        1st Vice President

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        Akiva Hamburger

        2nd Vice President

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        John Berryman, Jr.

        3rd Vice President

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        Philip Goldsmith

        Treasurer

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        Michael Schwartzberg

        Secretary

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        O'Neal Johnson

        Director

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        Joseph Schwartz

        Director

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        Beth Tenenbaum

        Director

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        Terry Sapp

        Chaplain

      • Operational Officers

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        Glenn Resnick

        Captain

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        Larry Burgan

        Engineer

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        Adam Goodman

        1st Rescue Lieutenant

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        Daniel Resnick

        2nd Rescue Lieutenant

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        Jason Broth

        1st Tower Lieutenant

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        Zachary Goldberg

        2nd Tower Lieutenant

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        Andrew LaFon

        1st EMS Lieutenant

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        Dovi Spigelman

        2nd EMS Lieutenant

      • Our Fleet

      • Engine 321

        Pierce Arrow XT 2012

        1500 gallons/minute pump capacity

        750 gallon tank

        6-man cab

      • Squad 322

        Spartan Gladiator / Rosenbauer ELFD 2010

        Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for:
        - Vehicle and machinery rescue
        - Trench rescue
        - Confined space rescue

        Tower 323

        E-One 95' tower ladder 2003

        7-man cab

        Pre-piped 1500 GPM

        Aluminum 3-section aerial ladder

        Carries 195 total feet of ground ladders

      • Medic 325

        Dodge Ram 5500 4WD / Lifeline 2017

        Basic and advanced life support

      • Hand Pumper (Antique)

        Gould Hand Pumper 1897

        Purchased for $35 in 1897

      • Company History

        The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company (PVFC) was formally established on February 4, 1897, by a group of community leaders in Pikesville, Maryland.

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        1898

        Received the first piece of apparatus, a $500 Holloway ladder truck, and built a temporary truck house.

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        1921

        The company moved into the fire station on Reisterstown Road, uniquely sharing the facility with Baltimore County's paid Engine Company #2 and the county police department.

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        1930

        Initiated voluntary ambulance service, purchasing a Packard ambulance with county support for garage and fuel.

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        1963

        Dedicated a new, separate fire station and community hall on Sudbrook Road, moving out of the shared facility.

        The company also began employing a paid daytime firefighter to ensure staffing for ambulance service.

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        1976

        The first paramedic unit was placed in service.

        A. Danelle England became the first female active PVFC firefighter and paramedic, marking the entry of women into active firefighting duty at the company.

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        1986

        Discontinued engine and air unit service to establish a dedicated Truck Company, pioneering the use of a 100' aerial ladder and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) techniques in the county.

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        2003

        Upgraded to a state-of-the-art 95-foot tower ladder (Tower 323) and added three new drive-thru bays to the station.

        Ladies Auxiliary disbanded and members become Associate members of the fire company.

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        2005

        In commemoration of the company's Centennial, the old Gould hand pump wagon, affectionately known as "Old 21," was completely refurbished by Swab Wagon Co.

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        2006

        Confined Space Team responded to its first working Confined Space incident - rescuing two construction workers in Owings Mills.

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        2018

        Our newly remodeled station is dedicated, including a new kitchen and dining area, dedicated living area on the second floor, new meeting room, and history museum.

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        2024

        The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awards Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company a four-year SAFER grant to increase the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.

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