Fire & Rescue

State Fire Marshal Investigates Torched Vehicle

The Maryland State Fire Marshal wants the public's help in figuring out just who set a vehicle on fire in Newburg on Sunday evening..

Fire & Rescue

Woman, 71, Dies in House Fire

A 71-year-old woman and her dog died after a house fire Saturday afternoon in Cecil County. Firefighters said the house didn't have smoke alarms..

Government & Politics, Fire & Rescue

Commissioners Approve Funding for Supplemental Staffing for St. Mary's County Rescue Squads

In his request for funding, Director of Emergency Services, Stephen Walker briefed the Commissioners on data regarding emergency response times..

Fire & Rescue

Fire Prevention Day Saturday at Charles County Fairgrounds

The Charles County Volunteer Fire & EMS Association invites area families to join them Saturday, October 24, at the Charles County Fairgrounds for Fire Prevention Day..

Fire & Rescue

Bel Alton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department Mourns the Loss of Life Member William "Willie" Albrittain

He served in the Korean War and received a Bronze Star and other medals for his Military service..

Fire & Rescue

Candle Blamed For Assisted Living Facility Fire

Fire officials said an unattended candle was behind a fire that left eight residents of a Charles County assisted living facility without a place to live..

Fire & Rescue

Second District VFD & Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott

Valley Lee VFD & Rescue Squad Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott.

Fire & Rescue

St. Mary's County Volunteer EMS Services Funding Supplement

The Department of Emergency Services is working toward supplementing the county's volunteer EMS services..

Fire & Rescue

49 First Responders Battle Newburg Fire

An early Saturday morning fire in Newburg left a mobile home in ruins. Nearly 50 firefighters spent 35 minutes extinguishing the flames..

Fire & Rescue

Firefighter Honored For Safety Education Efforts

A lifelong Waldorf Volunteer Firefighter was recognized for his many achievements by Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association..

Fire & Rescue

Deputy Fire Chief Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Cobb Island Volunteer Firefighter Bobby Higgs was inducted into the Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman's Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Newburg..

Fire & Rescue

2 Canoers Rescued in Charles County

Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS members rescued two men from the Potomac River Wednesday night after their canoe flipped over..

Fire & Rescue

Charlotte Hall Fire Does $35,000 in Damage

It took 35 Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department firefighters half an hour to extinguish a Monday afternoon blaze on Oaks Road in Charlotte Hall..

Fire & Rescue, Home & Garden

State Fire Marshal Provides Fall and Winter Heating Safety Tips

As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop, we depend on multiple heating sources to stay warm inside our homes..

Defense & Military, Fire & Rescue

Former EMS Chief Receives Overdue Retirement Salute

Former Charles County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse received a long-overdue retirement sendoff last week after 33 years of service to the military..

Fire & Rescue

Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Serology Testing Study For Maryland Firefighters

Initiative Now Active In Frederick, Prince George's, Worcester Counties, Cities of Annapolis and Salisbury, Fort Detrick, BWI Station.

Fire & Rescue

LaPlata Firefighters Respond To Fiery Crash

Tenth District Volunteer Firefighters saved the life of a person trapped in a vehicle after a fiery car crash on Port Tobacco Road near Auerelia Place..

Fire & Rescue

La Plata VFD's New Fire Engine is Shiny and Safer

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department is showing off its shiny new firetruck. The Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine not only looks great but it helps keep first responders and citizens safer..