So....I put on this cheap POS ring for adornment to attend a dinner party. After eating and…read moredrinking I noticed my finger was starting to swell, just slightly, but I wanted to take it off. With coconut oil, nothing happened....but the twisting and turning made my finger swell big time. I iced it, raised my hand above my shoulder and left it alone. When I made it home from the party I decided to give it another try after searching google. There are six ways to remove a ring. I tried 4. I had dental floss wrapped around my finger and it likely would have worked but I spazzed and got spooked when it got a little stuck around my knuckle....what if it got stuck? What if my finger turned blue? What if I had to get my damn finger amputated? So one of the suggestions was to go to the ER or a fire department. Well what do you know....there's volunteer fire department a mile from my place. I called them to see if they had the ability and would see me at 2am....and YES! With my night gown, a leather jacket, my hair pineappled, and contacts removed....I make the trek. One fireman met me at the door....he already had his tools prepped. And he went to work. Two other firemen were likely amused and stayed to watch. He sawed the ring in three places. At times my elbow was stabilized or my finger was depressed , but I was calm. That crap is finally off and I am free and I get to keep my finger. I'll be donating to the Volunteer Fire Department when the next solicitation letter comes!!!!!! Thanks guys!

Great Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics - career and volunteer - who truly love serving their…read morecommunity.

Stopped by for COVID testing. It was a painless process. The process took less than 15 minutes…read more There is no cost for the test. Insurance is not required. Results are available within 24-72 hours. Stay safe.

If you live in Columbia this is the spot to go get your tickets. I bought tickets to six flags for…read more33 dollars. I went to Columbia Association and they were charging like 47.00 dollars. Not understanding why there is a price difference, but either way. If you are trying to save money come here first.

Very nice little but packed museum in Lutherville! I loved learning about the history of fire…read morerescue and all the tools, gadgets and trucks they used to use. The museum also gave insight into how the fire men used to live at the stations. Very interesting stuff. They also give you a free poster! Recommend!

WOW What an experience this has to be one of the best fire apparatus collections I've been to. You…read morecan tell they take great pride in the museum!!!

Zero Star! This…read moreplace is horrible! Worst place in entire world, they treat you like lab animal no humanity in anyone who is there! It was like hell hole.... dirty place, food sucks, food is extremely expensive inside, correctional officers were rude and mistreating people and looking at them like animal!

Do not eat here! Horrible restaurant…read more First off they have a "different" dining experience than what you may be used to. Similar to Medieval times, although the food is not as bad still not good. You have to relinquish all of your personal items, shoes, jewelery, etcetera. Weird concept but I'm open to new dining experiences. Seating is also a little odd. Their "booths" are more like small rooms with steel doors and locks. Also the "booth" has a sink and toilet in it. I'm guessing that's how they do it in France but it really didn't improve the ambiance. Service was an absolute nightmare. You think that after taking your picture and fingerprints it would lead to a more personal dining experience. WRONG. I sat in my "booth" for like 2hrs before even seeing anyone. When I did, did she take my drink order? No. She asked if I needed to make a phone call. WTF? If making phone calls is so important to the restaurant then why did you take my cell phone? You think I actually remember phone numbers? I know like a billion people. Not even Stephen Hawking on that pill that gives you the ability to use your whole brain could memorize that many numbers. I digress... I declined the use of a phone, and politely asked for an ice tea and perhaps a wine list. Now I have to emphasize that I did in fact ask politely because for some reason she said I was being a " Smart Ass" and freaking tazed me. When was the last time you were tazed for asking for a wine list? Well only if you've eaten at that Friday's in Baltimore, but I surely did not expect it at a "fine" dining establishment. When I came to and wiped the drool from my face I noticed my food was waiting for me. Having not seen a menu I guess it is a Chefs selection type deal. Well this "chef" must have recently gone through a horrible divorce as the selection was appalling. Hot dog, little carrots and a box of milk. Not having my watch I am unsure how long I was passed out but everything was cold except the milk. The bun was uninspired and tasted like paste. I am not sure what animal ass they used to make the hot dog but I think it was actual dog. VERY gamy and chewy as was the milk. Good thing the toilet was there because I gave the meal right back. Now the bill... You can't simply ask for your tab and leave. Oh no. You have to have a chat with a bitter old person they simply call "The commissioner" . I never thought we would have to review the history of my life and careers to give me the freaking bill for the meal. She was all double homicide this, racketeering that and really I just wanted to get out of there. Total bill? $25,000.00 No I didn't have a seizure on my number pad you read it right. Twenty Five Thousand Dollars. "We take credit cards with a nominal fee but no discover or amex" she tells me. Really? Well let me tell you Visa is not keen on raising your limit for this particular restaurant. Denied. Well that's not a problem because they have hundreds of numbers of people that will pay your bill for a 10% sir-charge. Thank goodness. I spoke with a Mr. Tiny set it up and within a couple hours I was finally allowed to leave the restaurant. Second worst meal ever. If you read this far I would suggest avoiding this place at all costs. If you are bored with the same ol dining experience, i would suggest a picnic instead. Unless you like your meals with a side of S&M you will not like it.

Got tuned into the need to check my fire extinguishers after lately seeing so many deaths and…read moredestruction by house fires in the news. Without an education about inspection or servicing my extinguishers, I just assumed the units would work when needed and I would know instinctively how to use them. So, 'attending to my home's extinguishers' never made it to my to-do list. After getting a brief education on youTube, I learned how critical fire extinguishers are to home safety. Since Fire Departments are so enthusiastic about smoke, carbon dioxide, and radon detectors, I was disappointed to learn that not only do they not execute recharging and inspections but the service rep had no referrals. Recommendations to homeowners regarding fire extinguisher protocols, inspection, and usage should rate the same attention as their smoke detector promotions. Workshops on when and how to use fire extinguishers should be standard in our schools, hospitals, airports, businesses, home owner insurer inspections, etc as well as part of our Fire Departments' community education programming, locally and nationwide. Think about the potential exposures to fire during and after impacts on structures by extreme weather events. Moreover, so many vehicles have recalls with warnings of spontaneous combustion while driving and/or when garaged. Even airplanes, electric vehicles, and electronic devices have increased instances of battery fires and explosions. Domestic airlines just established a mandate that all battery packs and battery-driven devices be displayed and NOT packed in cargo OR in overhead cabin luggage due to recent fires. Nonetheless, my online search turned up F&M FIRE PROTECTION with a five star rating for inspection and recharging fire extinguishers, among other services. This company should be on the Fire Department's resource list for local fire extinguisher services. Though I figured my units were too old to recharge, rather than default to an online purchase, my choice to visit in person was the right move. This location is a great value if you are in the market for fire extinguishers, inspection, and/or recharging. After shopping by browser, I found per unit rates to be same as online with the added value of receiving a full understanding of related data points you may not have considered. Though the building is tucked away in an industrial park, GPS can get you there without a hitch. Worth the side trip to be struck by the high-spirited, personable attention you get, delivered by a light-hearted team with a gallery of antiques on display.

Fire extinguisher tagging F&M was difficult for me to find…read morebut I get lost easily. The street looked like a service road for the train tracks. Once I made it the staff was all welcoming and made me feel at ease and relaxed. The tagging was quick and inexpensive. I will be back next year!!! Date of visit 04/2025. C. Weeden

This is a large park in a residential community, with tennis courts, baseball field, playground,…read moreand picnic area. The playground has separate equipment for little kids (2-5) and older kids, all of which were clean and in great condition. The picnic area was really big, with enough covered tables to seat well over 50 people, and a large charcoal grill. There is a large parking lot, too. Overall, it's a great neighborhood park.

I cannot believe how clean this part was. When I got there a little after 3 p.m. I parked in the…read moreshade and was pleasantly surprised at how much parking there was. I don't think this park gets a lot of use, and that is probably why it looks so good. After walking the grounds I didn't see one piece of trash on the ground. There were lots of trash cans and a recycling bin on the grounds. I also noticed that there was a porta John. We had a pretty big group of people there to eat listen to music and play outside. there were so many picnic tables to choose from that we had ample space. We also threw some toys for kids to play with around us and we still have lots of space. This may have something to do with how hot it was today nonetheless it was a good day to have a picnic. I think everyone who likes to be outside should go to this park.

A-Z was contracted by aaa to tow my car. When I picked up my car the SERVICE CENTER THE front…read morefender and rear bumper were damage. AAA said they were not responsible. A-z denied causing the damages and refused to respond to states attorneys office when THEY reached out. The damage amount is $2600. No one me is taking responsibility for damages. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU NEVER LET THIS BUSINESS TOUCH YOUR CAR. DONT LET THEM TOW YOUR CAR. Also, if u think when AAA tows ur car and things go bad to your car AAA will not help you or cover any cost of damages.

Tow truck driving excessively fast with flashing red lights on Route 70 towards Columbia/29 S at…read moreapproximately 10pm June 20. No emergency, no vehicle being towed - driver was clearly trying to "clear/bully" other drivers out of his way.

As good as Quizno's…read more Better than Jersey Mike's and Jimmy John's! Much better than Subway! Exceptional quality food! I have been here dozens of time over the past few years, and there's never a wait, the service is always friendly, the sandwiches fresh and amply built with delicious toppings, and plenty of interior seating. I ordered the French dip sandwich and the spicy Cajun chicken sandwich, both of which were superb, flavorful, good portion, and smelled great! Highly recommended!

Quick backstory: Until recently ive been cooking the traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the…read morefixings, even when it was just my wife and a guest or two. Even when we lived in Mexico i woud find myself cooking for a dozen people, thinking to myself "is Thanksgiving even a thing here?". Wife swears it was :-/ So this recently I've been trying out different places' Thanksgiving sandwiches to determine which one will be served (including for any guests) on the big day. The winner is Firehouse Subs. (Terrific staff by the way!) Except for my wife who will be choosing a different sub. Turns out she's not a fan of Turkey :-/ Could have mentioned this years ago! If you've gotten this far; I highly recomend stopping by for a sub, especially if it saves you half a day in the kitchen while you're wife is in another room enjoying margaritas with guests.