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Fire Prevention Activities
Saint Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, October 17
October has been a busy month with a focus on community outreach and fire prevention. Department members visited two local elementary schools, Mutual Elementary and St. Leonard Elementary, as well as several local day care facilities. We appreciate these organizations for inviting us and allowing us to share important safety information with their students.... (Full Story & Photos)
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LPES PTO Halloween BINGO
Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, October 17
LPVRS Associates hosted Lexington Park Elementary School PTO’s annual Halloween BINGO.
The children had an amazing time dressing up as their favorite Halloween character, playing BINGO with their parents and winning amazing prizes. Everyone got to participate in a “picnic style” lunch at the rescue squad.
We can’t wait till next year.
Happy Halloween
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Ms. Heath, Parent
Ms. Williams, Parent
Ms. Goldbach, Teacher
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Training for Dive Emergencies
Calvert County Rescue Dive Team, October 17
Today, the Calvert County Rescue Dive Team hosted a dive medical class taught by Charles “Charlie” Eisele, with members of Calvert Advanced Life Support and Charles County Dive Team joining us.
Charlie brings more than 40 years of experience as a paramedic and is a board-certified Dive Medical Technician and public safety diver. During his career with the FBI, he developed its forensic dive medicine ... (Full Story & Photos)
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October is Fire Prevention Month!
Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad, October 16
🚒🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🔥🚒
Today, Squad 7, Engine 72, and EMS 7 had the pleasure of visiting Indian Head Elementary School to talk with their Pre-K and Kindergarten students about fire safety! 🧑🚒❤️
Our crews enjoyed teaching these young learners about the importance of fire prevention and helping them build safe habits at an early age. From learning about firefighters and emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)
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October Cadet Drill
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, October 16
This past Thursday evening (10/15) was cadet drill night. This week's topics included an introduction to the portable radio, SCBA, and the County Structural Firefighting SOG.
Twice each month the cadets get together to learn about the craft of firefighting. The drill was conducted by NBVFD lieutenant Ryan Ortenzo. Lieutenant Ortenzo, an NBVFD legacy, entered the department as a cadet several years ... (Full Story & Photos)
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10/16/2026 Update, Cab has completed the paint process, been reassembled and awaits to enter chases prep production
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Department Signs Contract for New Tanker
Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, October 16
10/16/2026 Update: The cab has completed the paint process, been reassembled and is staged to enter the new Pierce Chasis prep production.
10/02/2026 Update: The can has completed the paint process and is staged for reassembly.
9/25/2026 Update: The cab has been stripped, masked off and prepped for paint.
9/18/2026 Update: The Cab/Chasis has moved into the commercial prep area of the factory ... (Full Story & Photos)
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CALS Responds to Fatal MVC in Lusby
Calvert Advanced Life Support, October 14
Late Tuesday night, units from Solomons Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision on Rousby Hall Road in Lusby. Updates to the call indicated that bystanders at the scene reported the driver was unconscious. Chief 10A Hiepler, who was on duty in Prince Frederick, quickly responded and added himself to the incident. Units from Solomons Volunteer Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Chief10A on scene of the fatal MVC.
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Thank You To Our Friends At Goose Bay Marina And Campground
Tenth District VFD, October 14
We thank our friends at Goose Bay Marina and Campground for their generous donation to our station. Two years ago, the owners reached out to us and said they would like to have a car show that benefited our station. This has been a successful event for three consecutive years. We are extremely fortunate to have such a generous business in our area.... (Full Story & Photos)
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