Fire units from Waldorf and neighboring departments responded to the 4400 block of White Plain Lane for a report of a car on fire inside a garage at 3:00 PM today. Engine 11, Engine 33, and Battalion Chief 3 arrived within minutes of the dispatch, finding no visible signs of fire from any side of the structure.

Battalion Chief 3 established command at the scene. Engine 11 confirmed that the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 3:00 PM, the Charles County 911 Center received reports of a house on fire on Rosewood Drive in the Westlake area, which is served by Company 12. Units responded promptly, and Rescue Engine 12 arrived within minutes, confirming visible fire from the rear of the home. An attack line was deployed to the back of the structure.

Engine 33 soon arrived and advanced an attack line through the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 3:00 PM today, 49 Fire and EMS personnel from Charles and Prince George's County responded to a reported house fire in the 12400 block of Hidden View Place. Engine 33 arrived and confirmed active fire visible from the side of the house. A complete walk-around of the property showed a one-story front and a two-story rear with a walkout basement.

Shortly after arrival, Battalion Chief 3A ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week demonstrated the critical importance of community risk reduction efforts.

In collaboration with the Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS Association Fire Prevention, the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, and the American Red Cross, personnel spent the day in the Hampshire neighborhood engaging with residents. The team provided fire safety education, identified common household ... (Full Story & Photos)

This episode of Your Charles County takes viewers behind the scenes of the 911 system, highlighting the training that prepares emergency call operators. Students enrolled in the Emergency Telecommunications Certification course learn how calls are managed, how dispatchers maintain composure during stressful situations, and how help is dispatched quickly and accurately.

Through a partnership between ... (Full Story)

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This training is open to all fire departments. Please register as soon as possible so we can plan for dinner and issue certificates at the end of the class. Although the Southern Maryland meeting is scheduled for the same time, we encourage your drivers to participate in this important training session.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association sponsored Pro Board certification for local fire service members this morning at the Southern Maryland Regional Training Center.

Fire department personnel from across Charles County gathered to receive individual training certifications, supporting career advancement through training provided by the University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute.

The ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. regrets to announce the death of Past Chief and Life Member John “Teddy” Lundstrom. At the age of 81, Teddy passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a brief battle with lung cancer with his wife and daughter by his side.
Teddy served our department for a total of 38 years holding many leadership positions. He initially joined ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 3:50 AM Charles County 911 Center received a call from the homeowner "their house was on fire near the front door" sending over 60 Fire/EMS personnel to the scene.

Chief 8A (Danielson) arrived on the scene confirming a fire from the front of the house.

Command requested numerous "brush vehicles" be dispatched due to the heavy ice conditions on the street. E84, B8, B21, have made ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:22 PM 8200 WOODDY RD

Command BC1B reports units on scene have located the dog, uninjured, rescue group configuring a “rope system” to get the animal and crew members back up to level ground

This meticulous effort recovering the family pet continues as rescue crews continue hoisting with a stokes basket and rope, ... (Full Story & Photos)

WORKING INCIDENT ALERT - 6715 MCCORMICK DR, A/F [BRYANS ROAD] - Structure Fire. FIRE ACROSS THE STREET, SOMETHING IN THE GARAGE ON FIRE - S11,S7,S824,S20,S12,TW9,T20,SQ8,R11,BCHW,72,BC11B,CH11A,112,RE11,119,201,CH9,BC20,RE12,CH8B,E824

At about 10:30 PM Fire/EMS were alerted for a first due house fire in the 6700 block of McCormick Drive,

Bryans Road volunteers and surrounding departments responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

Waldorf, Md. — On January 21, 2026, 49 Fire/EMS personnel responded to a garage fire that damaged a two-story single-family home in Waldorf, displacing two residents.

At approximately 5:45 a.m., Fire/EMS units were dispatched to the 3500 block of Catskill Street after 911 callers reported smoke coming from a residential garage. All occupants safely exited the home before fire personnel arrived.

Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program is providing essential support to rural volunteer fire companies across Charles County for wildland fire response. Grant funds will be used for equipment, training, and facility improvements, including protective gear, brush trucks, pumps, hoses, chainsaws, and vegetation management tools.

Charles County, with its wooded areas, farmland, and waterfront ... (Full Story & Photos)