The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Associations' Annual Convention and Parade on April 30 - May 1, 2022, our Fire Chief Joe Gould will be the incoming President of the Association.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic the annual convention and parade has not happened for two years. The parade and fireman’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad’s Fundraising Committee is excited to announce a Brick Paver Campaign in support of our new station.

In 2013, just as they did 52 years before, the Membership determined that our station did not meet our current and future space requirements. Seven years after establishing a New Building Committee, the SDVFDRS broke ground for its new ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday the McMahon family members of Hughesville and LaPlata 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 cloths in the following sizes

Clothes sizes:

Adult ... (Full Story & Photos)

STATEWIDE (June 28, 2021) – With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. "I would highly suggest the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state," stated Geraci. To help Marylanders enjoy a safer summer season, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This award was established by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1981 to honor over fifty (50) years of active service performed by charter member, Mr. Marbery F. Gates of Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. The initial and first award was presented to Mr. Marbery F. Gates on June 15, 1981, at the 86th Annual MSFA Convention . Mr. Gates served ... (Full Story & Photos)

Release Date: June 25, 2021
Release Number: 21-154
New Federal Safety Standard for Upholstered Furniture Fires Goes into Effect

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) new mandatory federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture goes into effect on June 25, 2021. Upholstered furniture manufactured, imported or reupholstered on or after that date must comply ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recall Details
This recall involves Cove Appliance 24-inch built-in residential dishwashers model numbers DW2450 and DW2450WS. The recalled dishwashers have serial numbers 20000100 through 20044445. The model number, serial number and date code are printed on the product rating plate located inside the dishwasher. “Cove” is printed on the outside of the door and on the far right side of the control ... (Full Story & Photos)

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kidde-Recalls-TruSense-Smoke-and-Combination-Smoke-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire#... (Full Story & Photos)

CPSC: 7 Recalls Announced May 5, 2021

1. Peloton Recalls Tread Treadmills Due to Risk of Injury:
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Recall Number: 21-129

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Tread

Hazard: The touchscreen on the treadmill can detach and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Remedy: Refund, Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treadmills and contact Peloton ... (Full Story & Photos)

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards:

Recall Date: April 8, 2021

Recall Number: 21-106    ... (Full Story & Photos)