WMAR-TV image of Truck 10 at recent multi-alarm fire in Fells Point.
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Julie Scharper, Baltimore Sun:
Three Baltimore City fire companies that had been slated to permanently close Sunday will remain open for four more days due to the weather, a department spokesman said Saturday.
Fire officials have decided to keep the three companies open until Thursday morning to help clean up from the storm and aid those suffering from heat-related health problems, said spokesman Chief Kevin Cartwright.
“It’s a common practice for the fire department to increase our manpower due to natural disasters,” Cartwright said.
Firefighters at those companies will also help people suffering from heat-related health problems. The Baltimore Sun reports East Baltimore’s Truck 15, west Baltimore’s Truck 10 and southeast Baltimore’s Engine 11 had been set to close Sunday morning as a cost-cutting measure.
Two other companies had been set to move to new stations, but that move has also been postponed.
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Also on STATter911 …
- Baltimore City announces closing of Trucks 10 & 15 & Squad 11. Other companies moving. End of rotating closures. – April 6, 2012
- Radio traffic & video added: Baltimore City 4th alarm with collapse and mayday. Five firefighters injured. – February 4, 2013
- Fells Point fallout: With closings looming Baltimore firefighter comments about two hatters coming into city during five-alarm fire makes news. – June 15, 2012
- UPDATE: Five-alarms at vacant Baltimore City warehouse in Fells Point. – June 11, 2012
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These companies were supposed to close today and now they won’t and the chief calls this an increase in manpower for the natural disaster? Does anyone actually buy this garbage?
When disaster strikes, the fire department is at the forefront.
Sounds like these fire companies would be “missed” if they were closed.
There are alot of other ways for cities to cut their budget. Cutting the fire department never ends well.
Sure, the public does. If they even cared in the first place.
Let’s close the busiest truck in the city. What could go wrong. It’s all a matter of priorities.
Perhaps the Almighty was expressing His displeasure at the foolish station closures. Made sure they guys had plenty to do that’s really visible, at least for 4 more days.
Truck 10, 15 and Engine 11, you have people rooting for you all over the country.
I don’t wish ill on Baltimore (my sister lives there), but a few more events where they HAVE to keep you on might increase the public’s awareness of your invaluable services. Stay safe and watch out!
The real reason that these companies remained open is due to the fact that the Governor called a state of emergency and the city is going to attempt to get reimbursed for the money. More companies mean a bigger slice of the pie. Plain and simple.