Fire & Rescue

Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Charter Member Gary Gene Burton

Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Charter Member Gary Gene Burton.

Fire & Rescue, Community

Happy 100th Birthday to Billy Huseman, Hollywood’s First Fire Chief

Billy Huseman, a founder and first chief of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department turns 100 years old on November 12th..

Fire & Rescue

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Regrets to Announce the Passing of Margaret "Peggy" Guy

Please keep Peggy's family in your prayers during this difficult time..

Fire & Rescue

Rescue at Allens Fresh Bridge Canceled

Local first responder boats and rafts are responding to assist in the search for a drowning victim on Budd Creek Road in the area of Allens fresh bridge.

Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

PFVFD Regrets to Announce the Passing of Firefighter and Lifetime Member, Kerry White

Kerry not only served his community as a volunteer for 25+ years, but he also dedicated many years to the children of the Calvert County Public Schools system where he began his career in 1979 and retired in 2011..

Fire & Rescue

Fire Destroys Jeep Wrangler

The State Fire Marshal said an electrical malfunction in the engine was behind a fire that destroyed a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon in Dunkirk early Sunday morning..

Fire & Rescue

Suspicious Car Fire In Charles County

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is looking for information about a suspected car arson in Charles County..

Fire & Rescue

3 Burned in Lusby House Fire

Three people were hospitalized with burns after a fire in Calvert County in the early hours of Thursday morning..

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..