Fire units from Waldorf and surrounding tankers from Charles County and PGFD are on the scene of a stubborn wood pile at the end of Mill Hill Road in Waldorf. Large Excavator and large piles of lumber were involved upon arrival of E121, E33, TW3. Chief 3 assumed "Command" and began "water shuttle operations" using tankers to supply water to the fire ground. No injuries were reported, Fire Marshals ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, Cadet Class #26 did an outstanding job learning what they need to raise ladders safely to include every cadet climbed the 100" aerial ladder provided by the Bryans Road Volunteers. We thank Chris Hill and last years cadet graduate Paige Hill for assisting in todays evolutions. On behalf of MFRI Fire Lead Instructor Truesdell, MFRI Fire Support Instructor Bauer, MFRI Support Instructor Ball, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening members from the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Department came to Potomac Heights VFD to award the 2021 MSFA Past President C. Oscar Baker ROOKIE OF THE YEAR to Firefighter Brenden Donais. Firefighter Donais is a graduate of the Charles County High School Fire Rescue Program Class #24 in 2019 and was nominated by Potomac Heights VFD for the MSFA award recognizing his outstanding efforts and ... (Full Story & Photos)

at 11:30 A.M. Charles County 911 Center received a call for a vehicle that drove down a cliff into the swamp. The "High Angle Rescue" Assignment was immediately dispatched bringing our rescue assets from across the county with 30 personnel. RE14 arrived on scene, established "command" and secured their members to life rope ascending down the cliff approximately 60 feet to the vehicle. They checked ... (Full Story & Photos)

with the partnership of the Charles County Government Media Services our "nationally recognized" dive rescue team led by Chief Skeeter Porter produced a very informative "summer water safety" video for the public to view that should serve as a constant reminder what happens too often on our water ways throughout the region. We thank county government Lead Video Producer Brent Huber and their departments ... (Full Story)

As the temperatures sore throughout the region, at approximately 11:20 A.M. this morning our 911 center received a call for "smoke in the house" in the 900 blk of Copley Avenue. The 911 center informed everyone to leave the home and immediately dispatched 47 Fire/EMS to the scene. E31 arriving first, followed by E121 and E11. E12 established "command", once inside, units discovered the electrical ... (Full Story & Photos)

33 Fire/EMS personnel responded to the Calvary Gospel Church just after 2:00 P.M. E32 and Chief 3 (Connors) arrived on scene in minutes, reporting fire showing from the roof, establishing "command". E32 stretched an attack line to the attic area, extinguished all fire, no extension, contained in steeple area, holding E32, E31, E11, T11. No injuries reported, the church was not occupied at the time ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday the McMahon family members of Hughesville and La Plata Fire department suffered an incredible loss of property as there house caught fire and significant damage was caused and the family loss most of everything we are trying to pull together as many resources as possible for there needs in the coming days and month we are accepting clothes in the following sizes
Clothes sizes
Adult men's ... (Full Story)

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association awarded the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS yesterday with Second Place for our year round Fire Prevention Program.

CIVFD is in the Class I category based upon the population of our first due.

Congratulations to our Fire Prevention Committee for their hard work this past year.... (Full Story & Photos)

We are so very excited for the recognition from the MSFA for the selection of former high school cadet Brenden Donais. Firefighter Donais was a great asset to the cadet program graduating last year with honors for the outstanding job while in our program. His hard work and perseverance will absolutely pay off in the next few years to come. Congratulations to his parents, both serving many years in ... (Full Story & Photos)

On behalf of the 1200 active and retired volunteer members across Charles County, we offer our thanks and sacrifices Bobbi and her family have given throughout their many years. As we know, Bobbi was instrumental in the beginning years of the high school cadet program having served on many committees and represented all of us with distinction. Thank for for a job well done and we look forward to many ... (Full Story & Photos)

Right at 7:00 P.M. this evening Waldorf Volunteers and surrounding departments were called to "smoke coming from the building" at 44 Industrial Park Drive. County Deputy Fire Chief 17A (Herbert) arrives a minute later confirming smoke from the building at the roof line. As fire suppression units from Waldorf 3/12 arrived, they advanced hose lines into the structure encountered heavy smoke conditions ... (Full Story & Photos)

We want to congratulate the following Department of Emergency Services Members on their promotions as follows:

Chief of EMS/SOD - Steve Finch
EMS Division Captain - Joe Summers
Lt./Paramedic Supervisor - Tracy Shaw
Lt./Paramedic Supervisor - Lindsay Cox
Lt./Paramedic Supervisor - Paul Lenharr
Lt./Paramedic Supervisor - Mark Hayes
Lt./Paramedic Supervisor - Amanda Fannin

These promotions are effective ... (Full Story & Photos)