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Government & Politics, Fire & RescueLow response times prompts county to move towards career EMS
A growing county and shrinking volunteer base have led to volunteers asking the Calvert County Commissioners for the implementation of career ALS crews..
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Fire & Rescue, CommunityCharles County VFEMS acknowledges torch run volunteers
CCVFEMS acknowledges volunteers that supported "2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.".
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsDunkirk responded to early-morning fire Saturday
At approximately 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Dunkirk VFD Truck 5 & Chief 5 responded to a Box Alarm, "outside flood light on fire.”.
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Fire & Rescue, CommunityFire Marshal investigates electrical fire
The Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated an accidental fire caused by an "electrical event" in Morganza Monday..
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsIt's hurricane season, officials urge preparedness
The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and Calvert County urges preparedness..
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsEmergency management to test sirens, June 3
Emergency Management, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens..
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Government & Politics, Fire & RescueCalvert Commissioners receive backlash from EMS for 2020 budget
The county commissioner's proposed budget creates 12 new, paid, EMS positions. Many volunteers attended the May 21 budget hearing voicing concerns with this move..
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsEmergency Services Board to hold meeting
The Emergency Services Board will hold a meeting June 12, 2019 at 7 p.m..
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsPortable Generator safety reminder amid recent area storm warnings
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding Marylanders about the life-saving precautions to take when operating portable generators..
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Fire & Rescue, CommunityOvernight fire at KFC
The Charles County VFD and other area first responders responded to a fire reported by La Plata Police at KFC.
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Fire & Rescue, AnnouncementsCharles County lowers flags to honor Edward Herbert McBride
Charles County flag shall be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Edward Herbert McBride..
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Fire & Rescue, First Responder SpotlightSearchers locate missing child
An extensive search proves successful..
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Crime, Fire & RescueSon arrested for arson of mother's Charles County home
Fire occurred Thursday, May 2..
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Crime, Fire & RescueArrest made in connection with detonation at Waldorf house
Suspect is being held without bond..
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Fire & Rescue, Community, Community SpotlightCommunity rallies to assist neighbors impacted by fires
Contributions total over $50,000 in monetary donations..
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Crime, Fire & RescueInvestigators say dumpster fire in Waldorf was deliberately set
Investigators say the incendiary fire was the work of two men..
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Fire & Rescue, First Responder SpotlightRV destroyed by fire, incident under investigation
No injuries reported. Damage estimated at $10,000..
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