Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company

03/24/2026

Truck 8, Chief 8, and Chief 81 along with Harford County Department of Emergency Services Medic 81, Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire & Emergency Services Local F-267, and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Philadelphia Road in Joppa. The homeowner used a garden hose to keep the fire from spreading. One person was evaluated by Paramedics for smoke inhalation. Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal responded to investigate the fire.

02/17/2026

Engine 812, Rescue Engine 8, Truck 8, Chief 8, and Deputy Chief 8 are operating at a vehicle crash with rescue on Joppa Farm Road in Joppatowne. The road is closed from Garnett to Kearney.

02/16/2026

and Harford County Department of Emergency Services paramedics are operating on the scene of an MVC on Mountain Rd (MD-152) at Singer Rd.
Expect delays.

02/15/2026

02/13/2026

Rescuers rescued 2 people from the Gunpowder river Friday afternoon

02/13/2026

and Harford County Department of Emergency Services special operations are operating on an Ice Water Rescue at Mariner Point Park. 2 subjects have fallen through the ice.

Rescue is underway.

4:10pm: Additional Resources operating include Maryland State Police - Aviation Command equipped with hoist equipment if necessary, Dive Teams from Baltimore County and Baltimore City
Swift Water Rescue team from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company.

4:15pm both subjects are rescued and out of the water. In care of EMS.

02/06/2026

02/02/2026

Engine 811, Engine 812, Truck 8, and Chief 8 are operating at the scene of an active fire in an outbuilding located in the 2100 block of Philadelphia Road in Edgewood.

02/02/2026

This past Friday January 30th we laid to rest George “Jerry” H. Emmel III, a Lifetime Member of the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company.

Jerry joined the JMVFC in 1961 at just 16 years old and proudly served his community for 63 years. During his time with the company, he held multiple leadership roles, was named Fireman of the Year in 1992, and was a Top Ten Responder for nine consecutive years. His dedication and service leave a lasting legacy.

Photos Courtesy of Vice President J. Thomas.

02/01/2026

Engine 812, Truck 8, Chief 8, and Deputy Chief 8 responded with 11 Volunteers to assist Abingdon Fire Company - MD at this fire.

02/01/2026

Engine 812, Truck 8, Chief 8, and Deputy Chief 8 are on the scene of a house fire in the 3400 block of Albantowne Way in Edgewood.

01/25/2026

Please stay off the roads unless you absolutely have to travel.