The “Old Lady” is a hand tub pumper owned by the United Fire Company from 1859 to approximately 1880. The pumper was built in Philadelphia, Pa. for the Mechanical Fire Company of Baltimore City in 1821. The pumper was rebuilt by the Rodgers Company of Baltimore in 1847. The Uniteds purchased the “Old Lady” from the Mechanical Fire Company in 1859 after the Mechanical Company received one of the first steam pumpers in Baltimore. Shortly after selling the “Old Lady”, the Mechanical Fire Company was absorbed into the Baltimore City Fire Department and became Engine 4. The “Old Lady” was also owned by the United Volunteer Fire Company of Libertytown from approximately 1880 to 1932. Until 2004, the “Old Lady” was in a museum of the Baltimore Equitable Society until the museum closed. The late Lydia Butterworth, past Secretary and Life Member of the Uniteds, deserves credit for making sure the “Old Lady” came home. The “Old Lady” is presently stored and hopefully will be on public display at the proposed Frederick County Fire Museum in Emmitsburg. 

Structure 3-3 Turns Into Two Alarmer Downtown MARCH 05 - At approx. 1223hrs, Structure 3-3 was dispatched for a garage on fire in the area of South Bentz Street and Gaithers Alley. Soon after dispatch and on the main channel, C20 went on the scene with heavy fire showing from a garage. C3-2 just leaving station 3 arrived soon after C20 report and established Command on South Bentz Street and Gaithers Alley. Command reported 3 to 4 garges fully involved ... (Full Story & Photos)

1-8 Box with Fire Brings Engine Company #3 FEBRUARY 27 - Box 1-8 sounded for fire in the duplex. Co. 1 units arrived to find fire on Division 1 (first floor). ET34 arrived on scene as the 3rd due engine company and assisted with fire suppresion efforts. Chief 3-2 also on the box was assigned to supervise crews working on Division 2 (second floor). Units operated for a short period before being released by Command.... (Full Story & Photos)

Uptown 2 Box Brings Fire to the City FEBRUARY 26 - Just as the downtown crews settled in for the evening, the famous 3 beeps dropped for the working house fire in Box Area 2-3. E22 arrived on location and reported normal conditions from the alpha side but as the officer from E22 completed the 360 degree check of the building, fire was located in the rear of the home. Crews deployed lines and the attack was made. Rescue Squad 3 and Engine 31 arrived ... (Full Story)

3-2 Box Alerted with One Burned. FEBRUARY 25 - Box 3-2 was struck for fire in the row home. Units arrived on the scene of a 2 story row home with the fire out. The officer from Engine Tanker 34 assumed the command and held the engine, ambulance, and medic only. Patient then taken to trauma center for treatment.... (Full Story)

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Tour Bus on Fire FEBRUARY 25 - Units responded to I-270 North near the exit for Md. 85 for reported bus on fire. Chief 3 on scene with the rear of a tour bus on fire. Crews from E-311, E-231 and Chief 3-2 worked to control and put the fire out. ET-34 on scene the supply the attack engine and there crew helped with overhaul. The driver and passengers (mainly children ranging in ages from 8 to 15 years old, and some teachers) were ... (Full Story & Photos)

House Fire In The 1-2 Box Area FEBRUARY 18 - In the early evening hours, Structure 1-2 was dispatched for smoke in the house at 514 Military Road. E12 and Tower 1 arrived on scene with a single story rancher and nothing showing from the exterior. C1-1 arrived on scene and established the Command, E12 and Tower1 entered the structure and found smoke in the house with fire in the attic and walls, Command requested the remainder of the box be filled. ... (Full Story)

Skywarn Spotter Classes FEBRUARY 17 - Skywarn Spotter Classes are offered free of charge from the combined efforts of the Baltimore / Washington National Weather Service Forecast Office and National Emergency Training Center. A National Weather Service meteorologist will teach the class and bring related materials. This class is open to all NETC staff and the Public. When: February 24, 2010 2:30 pm or ... (Full Story)

Lydia and The Old Lady FEBRUARY 16 - Lydia and The Old Lady By Clarence "Chip" Jewell (The following article will soon be published in the regional magazine "Catoctin History" and is reprinted with their permission) It was only happenstance that Lydia Butterworth was in downtown Baltimore. Her job as a fire protection specialist for the Smithsonian Institute normally kept her in the metropolitan Washington area. But, this ... (Full Story & Photos)