Fire Weather Watch issued November 15 at 12:24PM EST until November 16 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The strongest winds will be across the ridges and northern Virginia and central Maryland.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent possible.

* IMPACTS...Any ... (Full Story & Photos)

William “Billy” Joseph Mattingly, 75, of La Plata, MD, went peacefully home with the angels on November 6, 2025.

Billy was born on March 03, 1950 in La Plata, MD. He grew up living at Rock Point MD with lots of family and friends. He started school at Archbishop Neale then transferred and graduated in 1968 from La Plata High School.

It was during his later school years that he joined the Cobb Island ... (Full Story & Photos)

“It takes a village.” This weekend, volunteer Fire & EMS departments from across Charles County came together to kick off the holiday season—transforming the fairgrounds into a Winter Wonderland for the annual Kris Kringle Christmas Market!

Each year this event gets better and brighter, and our volunteers once again showed up in full force—proving that teamwork and community spirit make even the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approx.11:32 AM today, units responded to the 5800 block of Oak Forest Court for a report of smoke in the basement after a loud "pop."

Crews arrived to find light smoke showing from a two-story home with a walkout basement.

The fire, traced to a fish tank in the basement, was quickly contained within minutes.

All occupants evacuated safely. One adult and one toddler were evaluated on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, Oct. 12 around 6:25 PM, firefighters responded to a garage fire on Cannon Court in Bryans Road. Crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the garage, with flames spreading into the home.

Over 50 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, E112, E72, C11A, T20, T12, worked quickly to get the fire under control, BC11B (McCormick) held incident command, CH8 assisted IC, remaining units ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚒 Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Antique Fire Apparatus Muster
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Registration: 9:00–11:00 a.m., Judging begins 11:30 a.m.)
Location: Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD

Join us for a day of food, fun, demonstrations, and history at the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we prepare for Fire Prevention Month, I want to thank each of you for the time and energy you dedicate to educating the youth of Charles County. The impact we make in the classroom can last a lifetime, and often it’s the knowledge we pass on that saves lives when an emergency occurs.

To keep our messaging consistent and effective across the county, I’ve outlined below the essential topics, skills, ... (Full Story)

La Plata, MD – September 26, 2025 – The Charles County Dive Rescue (CCDR) Team has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the DC Fire and EMS Foundation, Legacy on Ice, to purchase a state-of-the-art Deep Trekker Photon underwater drone. The funding recognizes CCDR’s mutual aid response to the January 29 Potomac River plane collision.

The drone will work with CCDR’s Side Scan Sonar system, improving target ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, Past President, and current Board of Director Luther A. Della, Jr.
President Della was both figuratively and literally a giant of a man—one whose presence, wisdom, and heart left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

For over 50 years, he faithfully served our department and our community, leading ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Past Fire Chief Dan Stevens on September 7, 2025.

Chief Stevens dedicated more than 50 years to the fire service, including 22 years as Fire Chief of the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a mentor, instructor, and leader whose impact shaped generations of firefighters and EMTs across Southern ... (Full Story & Photos)

While many residents were enjoying the holiday weekend, volunteer firefighters from across Charles County spent the afternoon battling a large brush fire that consumed approximately 14–16 acres of wooded terrain off Bluff Point Road.

The initial 911 call was received at approximately 3:30 PM, followed by multiple reports from King George, St. Mary’s, and other areas in Virginia as smoke became visible ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 8:40 a.m., the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and several surrounding departments responded to a reported dwelling fire with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, crew from E121 (Westlake) encountered heavy fire conditions, prompting an immediate working fire upgrade. Firefighters worked quickly to bring the blaze under control within the hour while searching for occupants inside.

Three ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Requirements Took Effect June 1, 2025, to Protect Public and Firefighters

STATEWIDE (August 5, 2025) - Effective June 1, 2025, the sale, distribution, transfer, or installation of non–arc–resistant yellow-jacketed Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) was prohibited in Maryland under House Bill 222 and Senate Bill 175, as an update to the 2022 Flynn and Laird Act. Governor Wes Moore signed ... (Full Story & Photos)