Baltimore City Fireboat Station

This is the unofficial X account for the Baltimore City Fire Department Fireboat Station located at Fort McHenry. Emergencies call 911 or VHF-16. #BCFD

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

On this week’s edition of what we found in the @BaltimoreFire #JohnRFrazier @CaterpillarInc strainers on strainer Thursday…🦀

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

Today was a great day to let the kitty cats run wide open.

The @BaltimoreFire #FireBoat #JohnRFrazier is powered by two @CaterpillarInc 3512B 1,650 horsepower engines.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

Fire rescue boat 3 is assisting @BaltCoFire at a water rescue in Bear Creek.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

A look back at @BaltimoreFire in 1964.

This Location of Units chart shows how companies were organized across the city,

The chart offers a fascinating snapshot of where our units were stationed more than 60 years ago.

Do you remember any of these companies or locations?

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

The @CarnivalCruise #CarnivalPride has been delayed in returning to @portofbalt today, 9/27/2026. Please check official schedules for real time updates.

https://t.co/RZo5Hg3L9m

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

The @NWS_BaltWash has issued the following on 9/26/26:
Small Craft Advisory for the Baltimore Harbor until 6am on 9/27;
Gale Warning for the Chesapeake Bay until 9/26 10p.
Secure your vessel, postpone unnecessary trips, & check the latest marine forecast before getting underway.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

On this date in 1891 - First call for Fire Boat Cataract, Box No. 162 at 0030 hours. Fire located in a private dwelling at 901 Fell St.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

On Tuesdays, we exercise the anchor system aboard the #JohnRFrazier, testing the anchor, windlass, brake, and associated equipment to ensure everything is ready when needed. ⚓️

#FireBoat #Baltimore #Maryland #FloatsToJobs

[Andrew Doyle @doyle0213]

The jellyfish are attacking @FortMcHenryNPS by sea!

However they do look neat under the @LumitecLLC SeaBlaze Mini LED underwater lights on the new @BCFDFireboat1 @SilverShipsInc endeavor 34 fire boat.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

FOUND ITEM.

The BCFD Fire Boat located and removed this apparent portable pump out unit from the Inner Harbor this evening.

If you know the owner, please send us a DM.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

On this day in 1937, the steamship City of Baltimore caught fire near Seven Foot Knoll. @BaltimoreFire fire boats Torrent and Sub Chaser No. 428 responded. Of the 93 people aboard, 89 survived. Nearly 90 years later, Baltimore’s fire boat crews remain ready, 24/7.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

Storms rolled through this evening keeping us busy.

We assisted a vessel in distress near Lazaretto Point and checked port-a-potties blown into the water at Pier 5 to ensure no one was inside.

We’re Maryland’s only 24/7/365 staffed maritime response team, ready in any weather.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

Today our crew serviced all issued @DEWALTtough equipment by cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, and marking every tool for readiness.

Our Fire Boat tools all wear 3 stripes: 🟩⬜🟥

Why those colors, in that order? Drop your guess below. We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

[Andrew Doyle @doyle0213]

Today is #WorldEmojiDay.

To celebrate, I share with you the @BCFDFireboat1 #JohnRFrazier in emoji form.

[Captain Boomies @CaptainBoomies]

You have options when it comes to PFDs (personal floatation device) and the US Coast Guard just approved another one, the level 50. Ta Da! Big thanks to and for always looking out for us floating folk. #boatingsafety #boatingtips #nationalsafeboatingweek

[Andrew Doyle @doyle0213]

Had an exciting time working the #Sail250Maryland event. You probably didn’t see me though. I was positioned near the aeromatic box with the rescue divers.

It was truly a privilege to support this amazing event.

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

Listen live to #Sail250Maryland air show events.

Next up at approximately 1:15 will be the @MDSP hoist demonstration from the @BaltimoreFire Fire Boat John R. Frazier.

https://t.co/fwYm8FIwDa

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

During #Sail250Maryland, a @MDSP Medevac crew will demonstrate a hoist rescue from the @BaltimoreFire Fire Boat John R. Frazier.

Here’s a point of view video from Friday’s practice.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

In meantime, today @mcfrs have staffed a boat assisting Baltimore City Fire @BaltimoreFire, and will assisting Sat & Sun for the Sail250 event, aka Fleet Week @StateMaryland

[Baltimore City Fireboat Station @BCFDFireboat1]

During #Sail250Maryland, @BaltimoreFire Marine Operations supported the air show, partnered with @MDSP Aviation Command on hoist operations, and positioned Fire Rescue Boats and Dive Rescue Team members throughout the harbor to help keep everyone safe.