Government & Politics, First Responder Spotlight

St. Mary's County Welcomes 4 Corrections Officers

The St. Mary's County welcomed four new corrections officers to the force. Sheriff Tim Cameron was on hand to congratulate the graduates..

Fire & Rescue, Community, First Responder Spotlight

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Announces Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

Preston will be missed by everyone who knew him, especially those who lived here in the village..

Fire & Rescue, First Responder Spotlight

Hollywood Firefighter Tony Norris Awarded State Firefighter of the Year

Tony has served in several positions within the Department including Lieutenant, Captain, and currently as Engineer..

Government & Politics, First Responder Spotlight

Life with Liberty: An Update on the CCSO’s new Comfort K9 Program

There is a great deal of training and preparation required to get Libby ready for her new role, so we reached out to Detective Nina Garner, Liberty’s handler, to get an update:.

Outdoors, First Responder Spotlight

12 Ducklings Stuck in Storm Drain are Saved by Wildlife Heroes

Maryland Natural Resources Police and Firefighters Rescue 12 Ducklings Stuck in Storm Drain.

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..