In addition to providing local fire and rescue services, the company is also a major community meeting place. Its hall is used for a number of special events and meetings and its parking lot traditionally serves as the starting point for the annual Kingsville Fourth of July Parade.
The Dundalk satellite office of Baltimore County Social Services is located in the rear of the Merritt North shopping center off of Merritt Boulevard. The office deals with emergencies, food and energy assistance, food stamps, medical assistance, daycare subsidy and temporary disability assistance.
Baltimore County Social Services is a department of Human Resources in Essex, MD. The organization assists community residents with economic problems, foster care, child abuse and child support. The offices are located at 439 Eastern Blvd.
Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company is a full service community organization based on East Sudbrook Lane in Pikesville. The company works to protect the community and uses a wide range of apparatus and vehicles including heavy rescue vehicles, fire engines, tower vehicles and medic vehicles among others.
The company also offers birthday party services for kids in the community, allowing kids to take a tour of the station, learn about firefighting work, get souvenirs, as well as a ride on one of the trucks (weather permitting) among other party services. Call ahead to book a time. The company also offers an online store with a wide range of items including jackets, patches, sweatshirts, posters, books and more.
The Westminster Public Library was established and funded by membership dues in 1863. Today the library offers a child friendly reading area, computer stations with internet access, and a variety of classes and programs for all age groups.
Six full-service regional branch libraries currently serve County residents: Westminster, Eldersburg, Taneytown, North Carroll, Mount Airy and, the newest branch, Finksburg.
The Chevy Chase Fire Department primarily serves the area in Chevy Chase encompassing Bradley Boulevard to the south, Wisconsin Avenue to the west, Western Avenue to the southeast, Grubb Road to the east and Beach Drive to the north. In addition to an engine truck, the department also has a hazardous material unit.