Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, July 21
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, July 21
The Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit regrets to announce the passing of Past Chief Robert W. “Rob” Atkinson Sr. on Sunday July 18, 2021. Rob passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Rob served the citizens of Charles County, MD for over 30 years and retired from the US Federal Government after a distinguished career as a Firefighter, Paramedic and Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, July 10
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 24
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 24
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 24
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 16
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)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 09
This past weekend, several members traveled to South Bend, Indiana to receive recognition for rescuing two civilians trapped in Swift water during Tropical Storm Isaias last summer.
The members in attendance that were part of the response were Wayne Klinger Sr., John Comer, Robert Mott, Wayne Klinger Jr., and Garrett Adams. Members that were part of the response that were not able to attend the ceremony ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 06
On Sunday, June 6, the Maryland Fallen Firefighters Services Memorial held its' 2021 recognition ceremony for those fire and rescue members that died in the line of duty There were seven names of personnel from the past two years, plus three additional names of those who had died previously.
On a brutally hot afternoon, members of the families of those honored, as well as fire and rescue honor guards ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 01
Just after 6:30 PM Fire/EMS units from Waldorf VFD and surrounding departments were called to 3000 blk of Heathcote Road for a reported "home on fire". In minutes Waldorf E31 and Waldorf Tower #3 arrived, began an aggressive interior attack, searching for anyone inside. Fire was put out in 10 minutes with negative search results E31, TW3, E11, RE121, T11, operating. Chief 3 (Durrer) had "Command" ... (Full Story & Photos)
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