Government & Politics, First Responder Spotlight

Officers Complete Active Shooter Course in Calvert County

During the week of March 9, 2020, The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 5 day Raider solo response active shooter instructor course.

Community, First Responder Spotlight

Sheriff’s Deputies Assist in Reviving Teenager at Great Mills High School

Working together, school staff, emergency responders and two deputies of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office successfully revived the 17-year-old student.

Government & Politics, First Responder Spotlight

Captain Stephen Salvas has Retired After 25 Years of Service

Retired after serving the agency and Charles County for 25 years!.

Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

Volunteers Make Successful Water Save with Trooper 7 Assistance

Late last evening at 11:13 p.m. Charles County 911 center received a call from St. Mary's County 911 center reporting a person in the water.

Government & Politics, First Responder Spotlight

First Responders & Highway Workers Recognize National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week

In support of Governor Hogan declaring November 10 – 16 as Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week.

Fire & Rescue, Community, First Responder Spotlight

Sound The Alarm Campaign Held in Indian Head

"We were able to install 87 smoke detectors in 30 homes; this was a great success" said JW King, Project Coordinator.

Government & Politics, Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

First State Fire Marshal K-9 Certified with Maryland State Police Retires At Age 9

After six years of dedicated service to The Office of the State Fire Marshal, explosive detection K-9, Blitz, will retire from the Maryland State Police..

Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

During Fire Prevention Units Responded to a School Bus on Fire

While at Fire Prevention at Dynard Elementary School units were alerted to a commercial vehicle fire in the rear parking lot of the station..

Government & Politics, Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce over $121,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments in Prince George’s County

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) announced $121,904 in federal funding for volunteer fire departments in Prince George’s County..

First Responder Spotlight

Calvert County Sheriff to conduct training today

If you see police activity in the area of Biscoe's Gray Heritage farm on Gray's road, don't be alarmed..

First Responder Spotlight

Work with drones earns top honor for deputy

Work with drones has earned a Charles County Sheriff's Deputy a top honor..

First Responder Spotlight

Office recognized for fight against predatory towing

Cpl. Brad Saunders of the Charles County Sheriff's Office has been given a special award for his fight against towing companies that unfairly targeted drivers..

First Responder Spotlight

Deadline for St. Mary's County Sheriff's agility test approaching

Thinking about becoming a deputy or a corrections officer in St. Mary's County? Time's running out to sign up for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department agility test..

First Responder Spotlight

Cpl. Jose Cruz-Miranda named Hispanic Liaison Officer

Corporal Jose Cruz-Miranda. Cpl. Cruz-Miranda has been appointed the Hispanic Liaison Officer for the Anne Arundel County Police Department..

Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

Mechanicsville's Next Generation Firefighters

We are always training and always looking for new members to better our services for our local community..

Weather, First Responder Spotlight

Maryland HART team to assist with Hurricane Dorian recovery in North Carolina

Governor Larry Hogan has authorized the deployment of members of the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (MD-HART) to North Carolina to assist in potential rescues from the effects of Hurricane Dorian..

First Responder Spotlight

Flags lowered to honor Nanjemoy VFD 'legend'

Charles County flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September 7 in honor of Charles "Smokey" Milstead..

Schools, First Responder Spotlight

School officers assigned to St. Mary's schools

It's back-to-school time in St. Mary's County for both kids and officers. For the first time, each of the middle and high schools in the county will have their own dedicated school resource officer..