We're selling Engine 75!
Engine 75 is a 1988 Ford F350 Pierce Mini Pumper. IEngine 75 has a 250 GPM Waterous pump with a 250 gallon tank. Engine 75 holds 500 feet of 3 inch supply hose, 200 feet of 2 inch hose, 200 feet of 1 3/4 hose, and 150 feet of 1 inch booster line.

Engine 75 has the typical rust in the cab corners and the floor, associated with the 1987 - 1991 eighth generation Ford F350. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. sadly announce the passing of active member Joe Bean on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Joe joined the department in 1994, and during his tenure with the department, served in various positions including Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Deputy Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad would like to thank Combs, Drury, and Reeves Insurance Company located in Leonardtown, Maryland for bringing by water and Gatorade to the station on Friday July 19th for our providers.

It was greatly appreciated, especially this weekend during the intense heat.... (Full Story)

Early this morning at 0402 hours, units from the Dunkirk VFD were dispatched for the motor vehicle accident at Route 4 & Kirksville Lane. Squad 5, Ambulance 59 & Safety Officer 5 arrived on location and found a single-vehicle that had struck a telephone pole head-on.

Unfortunately, the front seat passenger was deceased in the vehicle. The driver had fled the scene was but apprehended a short time ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Brown bag auction is a success thanks to the hard work of the LVRS Auxiliary. The community was in and out all morning placing their tickets in hopes of taking home a prize. Goodies were available to devour for a donation. Everyone had a great time. A big "thank you" is extended to all participants.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:25 hours Company 6 was alerted for the MVA involving a motorcycle. Rescue Engine 62 responded with five and the Lieutenant along with Paramedic Ambulance 69. MSP Trooper 7 was started due to the severity of the call at the time of Dispatch. Rescue Engine 62 identified the landing site to be used while en route to the scene. Life Member David Stine and FF/EMT Wesley Jackson were first to arrive ... (Full Story & Photos)

A faulty switch on the detectors might fail to sound an alarm during a fire
By Mary H.J. Farrell
July 11, 2019

Universal Security Instruments has recalled 180,000 smoke detectors that can fail to sound an alarm because of a faulty switch. The company has received 134 reports of the alarms not working properly when tested after installation, according to the recall notice issued by the Consumer ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2019 Officers and members of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association & Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Ladies Auxiliary came together to show our support for Hollywood VFD to assist with their annual carnival. Your SMVFA Volunteers were tasked with staffing the food stand. We started prepping the equipment and then the fun began. We assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 05:03 hours Bay District Stations 3 & 9 and area departments were alerted to a report of a working structure fire on Mary Lynn Drive in the Forest Park Subdivision in Lexington Park. Units from both stations immediately responded. Engine 32 was first arriving and reported a single-family home with heavy fire showing on side alpha coming from the attached garage. All of the residents of the home ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1208 hours, Company 2 and surrounding departments were alerted to a house fire across from Chopticon High School. Engine 24 responded first calling out the fill site hydrant at Morganza Turner and Grandview Haven Dr. Enroute the incident location was updated to 25111 Colton Point Rd.
Tanker 2, Squad 2, and Engine 23 also responded.

Chief 7A arrived first reporting smoke showing from the Bravo ... (Full Story & Photos)