Charles County Volunteer Fire & EMS - Charles County, Maryland

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2023 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 728 1520
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 728 1520

2022 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 1120 1758
Feb 697 1325
Mar 775 1463
Apr 787 1454
May 945 1644
Jun 923 1517
Jul 952 1522
Aug 891 1661
Sep 811 1519
Oct 928 1527
Nov 870 1521
Dec 885 1574

2021 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 677 1504
Feb 549 1433
Mar 813 1483
Apr 777 1462
May 908 1461
Jun 871 1518
Jul 922 1685
Aug 957 1605
Sep 864 1608
Oct 927 1543
Nov 768 1369
Dec 830 1694
Total 9863 18365

2020 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 723 1432
Feb 652 1347
Mar 720 1442
Apr 657 1267
May 709 1266
Jun 701 1318
Jul 1006 1429
Aug 969 1390
Sep 793 1386
Oct 778 1402
Nov 721 1294
Dec 730 1417
Total 9159 16390

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Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Inc, Announces the Passing of Life Member Michael Clay Burnham.

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, March 20

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services, Inc, announces the passing of Life Member, Michael Clay Burnham. Mike passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a long battle with an illness.

Mike was a Life Member, Past Treasurer, and Past Board of Director. He served this department and the citizens of the community we serve ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Mourn the Loss of Life Member

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, March 10

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc., announces the passing of Life Member William Warren Atchison, better known as Mush to his friends. Mush passed away on Wednesday 8 March 2023 after a long battle with liver cancer.

Mush joined Bryans Road VFD & RS in 1969 at the age of 16. He was recently recognized for 50 LOSAP years ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Recreational Vehicle Destroyed in Waldorf

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, February 13

At 11:30 A.M. volunteer Fire/EMS units responded to the 12000 blk of Wendy Lane in Waldorf for a reported "Trailer Explosion". E33 arrived and confirmed a RV "well involved" no extension, no exposures in danger. Chief 1A assumed command, holding E33, E112, T1, requesting Fire Marshal Office, no injuries reported.

Photos courtesy of County EMS Chief Mitch Lewis, Jr. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Nanjemoy Volunteers Regretfully Announce the Passing of Charter Member Samuel Buddy Linton

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, February 13

SAMUEL C. (BUDDY) LINTON
Democrat, District 28, Charles County
Member of House of Delegates, 1958-66, 1983-90, and January 11, 1995 to January 8, 2003. Member, Joint Legislative Committee on the MED-EVAC Program, 1986-90; Joint Audit Committee (formerly Budget and Audit Committee), 1987-90, 1995-2003; Joint Committee on State Economic Development Initiatives, 1995-96; Ways and Means Committee, 1995-99 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) Annual Conference

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 31

The Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) Annual Conference is attended by many fire service leaders and professionals from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The EDIAFC 2023 Annual Conference will be held at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, Ocean City, Maryland from April 21-22, 2023.

The theme for this year's conference is "Preparing Tomorrow's Leadership ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Potomac Heights Volunteers Mourn Passing of Auxiliary Past President Sharron Winkler

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 23

Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations sends its deepest condolences to the Winkler family on the loss of Potomac Heights VFD&RS Auxiliary Life Member and Past President and Southern Maryland Ladies Auxiliary Past President, Sharron Winkler. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always!

Viewing on Tuesday, January 24th at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall

2:00PM - 4:00PM and 6:00PM - 8:00PM

A ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Hazardous Materials Spill in Potomac Heights

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 18

Potomac Heights Volunteers and surrounding departments including NDW Indian Head Haz Mat Unit, NDW Stump Neck, Department of Emergency Service HAZ MAT resources are currently operating in the area of 4090 Lower Wharf Road in Indian Head due to a hazmat emergency. Command (Special Ops Chief Gimmel) assisted by Chief 11A (Delozier) on scene reporting a Roberts Oxygen Truck with 6,000 Gallons of CO2 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Newburg Volunteers Mourn Loss of Past Chief Steve Shifflett

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 17

It is with great sadness and extremely heavy hearts that the Officers and Members of the Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department & Auxiliary announce the passing of Past Chief Steve Shifflett. He passed on Friday January 13th, 2023.
Steve joined our department on February 5, 2002 and dedicated many hours of volunteer service with us, while also simultaneously serving with the Charles County ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Southern MD and MFCA Chaplains Training Session Hosted by La Plata VFD

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 14

Our Southern MD Volunteer Firemen's Association Chaplains and MD Fire Chiefs Chaplains held a wonderful training class hosted by President Steve Shahan and La Plata VFD. We always are pleased to have the collaboration with fellow Chaplains come to Charles County and look forward to future travels across the region. May God continue to bless us all... (Full Story & Photos)

Left to Right: MFCA Chief Chaplain Bower, President Steve Shahan, Caryn McMahon, Tommy Swann, SMVFA Chaplain Joe Gardiner, SMVFA Chaplain George Kennett, MFCA Deputy Chief Chaplain Robin Howard
Left to Right: MFCA Chief Chaplain Bower, President Steve Shahan, Caryn McMahon, Tommy Swann, SMVFA Chaplain Joe Gardiner, SMVFA Chaplain George Kennett, MFCA Deputy Chief Chaplain Robin Howard

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No Caption CCVFA and CCAEMS Hosts the 2022 Installation of Officers Awards Banquet

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 06

January 6, 2023 volunteers from across the county participated in the annual awards dinner hosted by the Jaycees Community Center in Waldorf. This evening we recognized those volunteers that provided 50 years of distinguished service:

Robert E. Collins, Sr. - Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
Stephen G. Winkler - Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Charles County Volunteers Mourn the Loss of its First Female Paramedic

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 06

The Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services extends it's deepest condolences to the family of Barbara “ Bobbie” Cooke. Barbara was the first female of the Waldorf Rescue Squad & the first volunteer paramedic in Charles County. We thank her for the many years of dedication and commitment to the county and citizens we serve... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption CCVFA and CCAEMS Annual Banquet

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, January 03

We wanted to send out a reminder about the banquet this Friday night. Please see attached flyer sent out on December 12, 2022. Hope to see everyone there... (Full Story & Photos)

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Special Guest Invited to Southern MD Regional Training Center

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, December 22

This morning Cadet Class #27 was fortunate to have Mrs. Cathy and Chief Les Hendrick come talk to the class to share their personal experiences surrounding the line of duty death of their son Kenny on January 12, 1992. Kenny’s family has dedicated time working with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. They want to promote a legacy for firefighter life safety and supporting young firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

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