From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (March 24, 2015) – The Harford County Office of Information and Communication Technology will relocate in the next few weeks from Main St. in Bel Air to available space in the county’s new Department of Emergency Services building in Forest Hill. The move will more fully utilize space […]
Registration Open for Free Harford County Emergency Training Program
From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (March 17, 2015) – Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by enrolling in “Prepare Because You Care”, the comprehensive safety and emergency preparedness program that educates Harford County citizens to help themselves, their families and their neighbors. This free basic cpr training course developed by […]
Harford County Department of Emergency Services Unveils New $32 Million Hickory Facility
The Harford County Department of Emergency Services officially unveiled its new $32 million facility Saturday afternoon in a grand opening event which drew a wide range of first responders from across the county and region. The expansive new building is the first of two expansions planned for the department’s Hickory headquarters; construction is expected to […]
Harford County Dept. of Emergency Services Intern Conducts Research to Support Preparedness
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) is one of several departments or units of county government which have benefited from the efforts of college interns. During the past year, one such intern, John A. Richter from Washington College in Chestertown, […]
Harford County Department of Emergency Services Re-Accredited as Emergency Dispatch Center of Excellence
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (April 21, 2014) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) has been awarded re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. Harford County is the 120th center in the world to receive the highest distinction for comprehensive implementation and compliance with the Medical […]
Melissa Blessing Receives Harford County Emergency Services’ First “Above and Beyond the Call” Award
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – Melissa Blessing a Public Safety Dispatcher III and Training Specialist with the Harford County Department of Emergency Services has received the first-ever “Above and Beyond the Call” award for the department. Ms. Blessing, a fourteen year veteran of the Department was nominated by […]
Harford County Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Record Cold Temperatures; Schools Closed Tuesday, Jan. 7
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools CLOSED Tuesday, January 7; Employees Code BLUE Based on information received from the National Weather Service and the Harford County Emergency Operations Center regarding dangerous weather conditions, Harford County Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, employees CODE BLUE. From Harford County Government, Department […]
Icy Roads Cause Multiple Accidents Across Harford County
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) reports numerous motor vehicle accidents throughout the county as the result of icy, slippery road conditions. Fourteen emergency calls for service were dispatched by the Harford County 9 1 1 Center between 3:00 p.m. […]