Baltimore County Fire Department

provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the 800,000 residents of Baltimore County, Maryland.

[4][5] In June 2023 a vote of no confidence was taken, issued by the firefighter's union, criticizing the fire chiefs for poor morale, inconsistent disciplinary procedures, unsafe decisions and falsifying documents.

[6][7] As of 2020, the department is composed of 25 career staffed fire stations.

Brush 19 Chase Decontamination 54 Perry Hall Franklin Sparrows Point Brush 57 Back River Neck Parkton The department is also supported by 29 volunteer fire companies, which respond to emergencies within their respective jurisdictions.

[8] Each company is organized as an independent corporation under the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter's Association (BCVFA).