Joanne R. Rund
Today, I am pleased to recognize another extremely successful woman from the fi re service during this 2021 Women’s’ History Month. Joanne R Rund became the Fire Chief in the Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department (BCoFD) in 2019. When she accepted this position, she became the fi rst permanently appointed woman Fire Chief in the history of the department. Baltimore County is a large combination fi re department with approximately two thousand sworn, volunteer, and civilian personnel who provide service from 25 career and 29 volunteer fi re companies. But Chief Rund’s story of leadership and exceptional contributions to fi re and emergency services began long before joining the BCoFD. Joanne started her career in 1993 as a volunteer EMS provider in Carroll County Maryland. This was followed a short time later by a move to the Howard County (MD) Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) where she served for 32 years. Joanne rose through the ranks of HCDFRS to lead several major areas of the organization including Operations, Administrative Services, and Education & Training. Chief Rund is a fi rm woman from the fire service during 2021 Women’s’ History Month. Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund became the fire chief of the Baltimore County (Maryland) Fire Department (BCoFD) in 2019. When she accepted this position, she became the first permanently appointed woman fire chief in the history of the department. Baltimore County is a large combination fire department with approximately 2,000 sworn, volunteer, and civilian personnel who provide service from 25 career and 29 volunteer fire companies. Chief Rund’s story of leadership and exceptional contributions to fire and emergency service began long before joining the BCoFD. Joanne started her career in 1993 as a volunteer EMS provider in Carroll County, Maryland. This was followed a short time later by a move to the Howard County (Maryland) Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) where she served for 32 years. Joanne rose through the ranks of HCDFRS to lead several major areas of the organization including operations, administrative services, and education & training. Chief Rund is a firm believer in creating a culture that is inclusive, healthy, safe, and values mutual respect and teamwork.
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