County Unveils $40M

Baltimore County Fire Department Showcases New Fire and EMS Apparatus

• Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier
• Baltimore County Fire Department Chief Joseph Dixon
• Local elected officials
• Members of BCoFD's Logistics and Apparatus Committees
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WHAT:
The Baltimore County Fire Department hosted a press briefing highlighting a historic investment in public safety: nearly $40 million in new fire and EMS apparatus. This major initiative reflects the County’s ongoing commitment to firefighter safety, operational efficiency, and exceptional service to the community.

The new fleet includes:

• 26 medic units – the most frequently used vehicles in the department’s fleet
• 16 fire engines – with updated water capacity and safety features
• 2 tractor-drawn aerial ladder trucks – the tallest ever used in Baltimore County
• 3 rescue engines – a new service for the County equipped with battery-operated rescue tools
• 1 specialized hazardous materials unit, 1 USAR rescue unit, and 13,000-gallon tanker
• 19 supervisor vehicles and 17 brush units

Many of these vehicles are already in service, with others to follow shortly. Each piece of apparatus features cutting-edge safety technology and the department’s updated black-over-red color scheme. The investment also supports volunteer partners, with over $2 million allocated to 12 new BCVFA medic units.