In reviewing the proposed Charter, the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations decided to mirror the unbiased, bi-partisan approaches taken by other local public service organizations before we arrived at a formal decision on whether to support or oppose this initiative. That being said, we didn’t just listen to ourselves. This dedication to an unemotional analysis led us to bring in ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of one of our beloved members Kay O’Connor. Kay selflessly volunteered her time to the Nanjemoy Vol Fire Dept Auxiliary and Fire Dept for over 25 years. She loved her community, and her family. Kay never met a stranger, if you came to one of our functions, she would welcome you with open arms. We will miss her dearly, along with her awesome ... (Full Story & Photos)

Do you know a First Responder who deserves recognition?

Nominate them for the 2024 Hometown Heroes Award! Winners will receive a $500 award, an announcement in the newspaper, a suite at the SOMD Blue Crabs First Responder night on August 24th and will throw the first pitch!

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The award is to be awarded in line of succession from year to year to a firefighter in our organization for some outstanding act of heroism or from some act for the good of the Association. Please read the incident below from the Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Chief:

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Member Chris Windsor went above and beyond the call of duty and acted in pure ... (Full Story & Photos)

50 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE FIRE, EMS AND OR RESCUE SERVICE

This Recognition is presented to the member of your company that has at least 50 years of service and is still living. We thank and congratulate the following members:

Robert "Bobby" Collins, Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department (no picture available at this time)

Steve Winkler, Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department

William A. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Title 26. Department of Environment Part 2. Subtitle 11. AIR QUALITY Chapter 26.11.07. Open Fires

C. Prohibition on Open Burning

(1) In Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City, open burning is prohibited during the period from June 1 through August 31 of each year.
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This evening was a busy night for the Fire/EMS departments in Charles County. While the northside was on scene of a small structure fire, another structure fire was dispatched at approximately 8:40 PM from our 911 Center receiving numerous calls for a "fire in a garage" in the 5600 block of Super Street in the Bennsville community of Westlake. 57 Fire/EMS personnel from area departments from Charles, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 6:30 PM Charles County 911 Center received a call for a house on fire and an elderly man lives there unsure if he was home located in the 5600 block of Needlefish Court in the Dorchester community of Westlake. Within 2 minutes of the dispatch Waldorf Chief 3 (Durrer) arrived on scene reporting heavy fire showing through the roof of the structure. Chief 3's 360 reports "2 story with no ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 28, 2024, the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association convened for our annual memorial service and installation of officers, marking a significant moment of continuity and renewal in our organization's legacy.

Heartfelt congratulations are extended to the newly elected officers who have assumed pivotal roles within the association:

President: JW King
1st Vice President: Tom Mattingly ... (Full Story)

The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Company 3 active member, Corey Porter, on April 8th, 2024.

Corey joined the Waldorf VFD – Company 3 in early 2017, following in the footsteps of his father and life member Scott Porter.

Corey was well liked and respected in the department.

Corey was hired by the Naval District Washington Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charter Board has placed a survey on the Charles County website regarding Public Safety concerns.

This includes Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement. Please go to this survey and respond.

Just so you know the background the Fire and EMS volunteers for Charles County has not had a tax rate increase in over 20 years.

The cost of apparatus, equipment and housing has increased tremendously in that period ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mission BBQ of Waldorf sponsored a fundraiser by selling "red and blue hero cups" to their customers with $2.00 of each cup going to Fire/EMS and CCSO. Volunteer leaders participated in a check presentation on Monday and received a check totaling $824.00 which will go towards future leadership training opportunities. We want to thank Mission BBQ and it's customers for the wonderful donation and look ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Life Member Robert L. Dofflemyer (Bob).

Bob had been an active member of the department for 59 years and during his tenure, held offices which included Chairman of the Board, President, and Assistant Fire Chief.

Additionally, Bob was a longtime instructor with MFRI, up to the last 6 years. Bob still came up to the station ... (Full Story & Photos)