Funeral Arrangements for Past Engineer/Active Life Member John "Jay" Johnson, Jr.
Viewing:
Monday, August 8th
La Plata Volunteer Fire Department
911 Washington Avenue
1400-1600 hrs. and 1800-2000 hrs.
Firemen's Prayer Service at 1900 hrs.

Interment:
Tuesday, August 9th
Maryland Veteran's Cemetery
Cheltenham, MD
1300 hrs.

Repast to follow at La Plata VFD

Our department mourns the loss of Jay. He ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 11:00 A.M. this morning, our 911 center received calls for a car on fire inside the garage in the 8000 blk of Gilroy Road in Nanjemoy. The structure fire assignment was sent, in minutes Chief 8 (Hudson) arrived reporting the detached shed was involved in fire with a car on the outside on fire as well. NDW E211 arrived, made an aggressive attack along with E44 keeping the fire confined ... (Full Story & Photos)

Israel Lee Burch, age 49 of La Plata, Maryland passed away on July 19, 2022, at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Israel was born in Virginia to Joseph and Denise Burch on August 19, 1972.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sheri Burch; four children; Kayla Watters, Wynter Burch, Dustin Burch and Hunter Burch. He is also survived by his parents and sister, Sarah LaRoque (husband Travis and nephew Conner).

Israel ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cadet Class #26, you have completed the basics in firefighting and emergency medical service training. Now the rest is up to you; never stop training, always want to be the best at what you do! Continue serving your community where you live, continue being respectful to each person you encounter. We are so proud of you all, now “go forth and do great things.” Remember this, you ever need anything, ... (Full Story & Photos)

46 Fire/EMS personnel responded to a reported house on fire in the unit block of Mattingly Court in Indian Head just after 10:00 A.M. First arriving units found smoke showing from the rear of the structure on the deck, E201 extinguished the fire locate on the exterior of the 2 story duplex home in minutes. T11 and SQ7 assisted checking home for extension, power secured to original structure and home ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cadet Class #26 hosted nighttime live burns exercises at our SMRTC burn building this evening. Cadet parents were on hand to watch their young adult perform evolutions they were taught throughout the school year. In between rain showers parents were impressed, ask questions, and enjoyed the class accomplishments. We can not thank the MFRI staff, support instructors and parents participation this past ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 7:00 this morning Hughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS and surrounding departments responded to a report "large vehicle motor vehicle accident" at Oliver Shop Road and Leonardtown Road. Units on scene report a dump truck on its side, driver of the truck was extricated by citizens on scene prior to the arrival of Fire/EMS. Chief 2 (Herbert) requested the Haz Mat Spill Unit from the Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the outside temperatures on the rise, at approximately 11:24 A.M. Charles County 911 Center received calls for a house on fire in the Wakefield section of Waldorf. 911 center immediately dispatched the structure fire assignment bringing area Fire/EMS departments to the scene on Robinson Place. E32 arrived on scene in minutes, reporting fire and smoke showing in front of the structure. Chief 3A ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cadet Class #26 performed well in yesterday's "hands-on" evolutions with auto extrication. This particular area of instruction will be an introduction into "vehicle machinery" class they can take as a volunteer over the summer. Special thanks to Potomac Heights Volunteers and Benedict Volunteers for proving the apparatus needed to be successful. Also, we thank County Fire Chief Kaufmann and County ... (Full Story & Photos)

A good time by all celebrating the accomplishments for the past year. Enjoy these photo as you wish, we thank Chrissy King for taking these photo of the evening and Waldorf Jaycees for hosting the wonderful event... (Full Story & Photos)

Keith was a long-time member of the Bryans Road volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He Services included Past President and a member of the Board of Directors. Keith also served on the Charles County Board of Fire and Rescue Commission for several years.

A gathering will be held on Wednesday May 11,2022 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department. 3099 Livingston Road ... (Full Story & Photos)

This recall involves two models and two date codes of Universal Security Instruments 2-in-1 Photoelectric Smoke & Fire + Carbon Monoxide alarms. Model MPC322S has 10-year sealed batteries and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN09. Model MPC122S is a hardwired alarm with 10-year sealed battery backup and a manufacturing date code of 2017JUN02. The brand name “UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.” ... (Full Story)

The following arrangements have been made:

Visitation
Friday, May 6th 2022
Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
73 Glymont Road
Indian Head, Maryland 20640
1700-1900

Firemen’s Prayers
Friday, May 6th 2022
Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
73 Glymont Road
Indian Head, Maryland 20640
1900 Hrs.
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