Baltimore City Fire Department
Main article: Baltimore City Fire DepartmentThe city of Baltimore is protected by the over 1,800 professional firefighters of the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD), founded in December 1858. The BCFD operates out of 37 fire stations, located throughout the city.
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