BCFD Engine 31

A shift first due this eyeing on Box Alarm 31-31 in the 1300 blk of Homestead St. Units had a basement fire in a two story, middle of group, occupied rowhome.

Engine 31 would like to congratulate EMT/FF Scarpato on her graduation from Baltimore City Fire Academy Recruit Class 25-01, and welcome her to D shift.

A shift currently operating as the first due Engine on Box Alarm T5-1, with the dwelling fire in the 1600 blk of Normal Ave.

Engine 31 would like to welcome EMT/FF Marshall, who transferred from Engine 46.

We are saddened to announce the passimg of FFPM Daryl Marciszewski, a former member of Engine 31. Rest easy brother, we’ve got It from here…

Obituary for Daryl Joseph Marciszewski at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. On September 13, 2025, Daryl Joseph Marciszewski lost his 21 year long battle to cancer. Daryl is survived by wife Susan Marciszewski and children, Hannah Marciszewski, Amanda Marciszewski, and Alexander Marciszewski. Beloved son of Constance Kulbicki Baker and James Kulbicki, brother of Allan Kulbi...

Engine 31 congratulates EMT/FF Martin of D shift on his promotion to Lieutenant at Engine 45. Good luck in the 5th Battalion, and you’ll be missed on Greenmount Avenue.

Engine 31 would like to congratulate EMT//FF Davis, of D shift, on her promotion to Lieutenant at Engine 57. Good luck and enjoy the sleep in Curtis Bay!

The members of Engine 31/Ambulance 3 send our condolences to the family of EVD Mudra as well to his co workers at BCFD Truck 20/Medic 20. Rest easy EVD Mudra we’ve got it from here…..

The members of Engine 31/Ambulance 3 send our condolences to the family of Lt Dranbauer, as well to his co workers at BCFD Engine 5, Truck 3, Medic 10. Rest easy Lieutenant Dranbauer, we’ve got it from here…..

🚨STATEMENT FROM THE DRANBAUER FAMILY 📣

On Monday May 12, 2025, 44-year-old Lieutenant Mark Dranbauer Jr., a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency while serving the people of Baltimore City.

It is with great sadness that we were made aware that the injuries suffered are too catastrophic to sustain life. As such, Lt. Dranbauer has elected to continue to save lives. He is currently on life support, allowing time for his organs to be carefully prepared for donation, in accordance with his selfless wishes. Even after death, Lt. Dranbauer continues to think of others as his tissues and organs will be donated and will save an estimated 70 lives.

Mark is survived by his son, James, his parents Mark and Robin Dranbauer, his sister Kate Smith, and his nephew Gabriel Smith and niece Raelynn Smith. Mark was beyond loved and is also survived by countless cousins, relatives, and, of course, his brothers and sisters of the Baltimore City Fire Department.

Funeral service information will be provided as it becomes available. The Dranbauer family is eternally grateful for all prayers and offers of support during this immensely difficult time.

Just after 4am this morning, C shift was awakened for Box Alarm 31-80, for the reported dwelling fire in the 300 blk of E University Pkwy. Engine 31 was the first arriving unit and encountered a three story middle of group rowhome with heavy fire conditions on the front porch, first, and second floors. Units were able to knock the fire using a transitional attack.

Engine 31 hosted visitors from Wi******er, KY this evening, with Wi******er Professional Firefighters L1807, who were in town for the National Association of Fire Investigators, International conference. We showed them our station and traded patches.