Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company

04/29/2026

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04/29/2026

Shortly after 12:45 PM this afternoon and Abingdon Fire Company - MD were dispatched for a motor vehicle collision involving a Maryland State Police vehicle in the construction zone on Interstate 95 south of MD-24.

The injured trooper was transported by Maryland State Police - Aviation Command to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for treatment.

04/24/2026

Shortly before 8:30 this evening. responded to assist Abingdon Fire Company - MD on a townhouse fire in the 100BLK of Laurel Woods Ct.
3 adults and 3 children are displaced. No civilian or firefighters were injured.

Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

04/23/2026

and Abingdon Fire Company - MD are operating on a Truck Fire at the intersection of Edgewood Rd and MD-Route 24.
No injuries. Expect delays

04/21/2026

Engine 812 is covering calls for Baltimore City Fire Department Squad 54 while their units operate on multiple fires across the city. Additional Volunteer Firefighters are staffing other JMVFC units in Joppa.

04/20/2026

🚨URGENT NEWS!🚨
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the campus of the United States Fire Administration will be open for the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, scheduled for May 2–3 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
https://www.firehero.org/2026/04/20/on-campus/

04/20/2026

🚨REGIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE 🚨

Expect an increased presence of emergency personnel and Maryland National Guard aircraft on Thursday, April 23, in the following areas:

📍Loch Raven Dam Reservoir
📍Big Gunpowder Falls
📍Gunpowder River
📍Gunpowder Falls State Park
📍Hart Miller Island

🕒 Duration: 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
🗺️ Scope: 20 square miles of air, land, and water operations.
⚠️ Note: Realistic props will be on-site; please do not tamper with them for your safety, and for the safety of our first responders.

For additional information, please visit: https://news.maryland.gov/mdem/2026/04/20/public-advisory/

04/19/2026

Around 6:10 Sunday evening, Rescue Engine 8, Chief 8, and Deputy Chief 8 are operating along with Abingdon Fire Company - MD at a 6 vehicle crash on southbound I-95 about a half mile before exit 77. Harford County Department of Emergency Services EMS are evaluating for injuries. Maryland State Police are investigating.

04/19/2026

Quint 8 responding on a call.

04/17/2026

UPDATE 4/17/26: Ms. Sorenson has been safely located.

MISSING PERSON

Deputies are currently investigating a high risk missing person in the 300 block of Flying Point rd, Edgewood, MD, 21040 and her direction of travel is unknown.

The missing individual, Christine A. Sorenson W/F 5/20/1963, was last seen on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 around 3:15 pm. Ms. Sorenson is 5'07 weighing 100 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and grey sketchers. She may be operating a 2010 Silver Toyota Corolla bearing MD 1AL6549. If anyone has any information about Ms. Sorenson’s whereabouts, please contact the Southern Precinct at (410) 612-1717

04/12/2026

Today was a picture perfect day!

Thanks to on IG for sharing photos of Engine 812 and Quint 8.

Joppa-Magnolia Vol. Fire Co. Joppatowne Station
Joppa Magnolia VFC - Fort Hanson
Harford County Md Fire & EMS PIO Media Page
Patriot Fire
E-ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site)

04/12/2026

The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has reported an elevated fire danger for Harford County on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, relative humidities around 30 to 39 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Monday.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.

For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov