Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 13
As the summer heat begins, it is important to stay cool and hydrated. When the National Weather issues a Heat Advisory, Excessive Heat Watch, Excessive Heat Warning, or Air Quality Alert of Orange or greater, the following public buildings are open during regular business hours for use by residents:
Capital Clubhouse (Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 07
Charles County Administrator Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq., ICMA-CM announces the appointment of Kevin G. Seaman, M.D., FACEP as the part-time jurisdictional medical director for the Department of Emergency Services. The jurisdictional medical director is a new position reporting to Director of Emergency Services William Stephens. Seaman began his employment with Charles County Government on June 12. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, May 23
Congratulation to Class #21 for their TEAMWORK PRIDE RESPECT throughout the year. Best Wishes to the Class for having the "highest percentage pass rate" in history for EMT!! Hard Work Does Pay Off!!... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, April 26
On Tuesday, April 25, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 23 -29, as National Volunteer Recognition Week. During this week, the Charles County volunteer fire departments and rescue squads joined the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for a unified recruitment drive held on Sunday, April 23. Recruitment and retention is one of the biggest challenges facing volunteer fire departments. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, March 07
Fire Prevention Officer Emmet O'Hare, with the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, reminds us that it's a good time to check your smoke detector.... (Full Story)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, March 02
Today our High School Cadets were actively containing the fire in the "flammable fire pit" during Firefighter II class..Great TEAMWORK and a Special Thanks to Hughesville VFD for supplying the pumper during the evolution's today!!... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, February 13
Congratulations to Chief Will Lawman! Chief Lawman was awarded the Dr. Henry L. Burke Memorial Award for Squad Person of the Year at the Charles County Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services Association Banquet on Friday, January 6, 2017. This is a very prestigious award presented annually. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and voted on by the Charles County Emergency Medical Association. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, February 10
Last night was a very interesting evening attending the annual MD Fire Chief's Reception. During the event our own District #28 Delegate Edith Patterson (right side of photo) stopped for a "photo opportunity" along with Delegate Diane Fennell from District 47A. Our discussion was mainly involving drafting legislation to remove "real estate property tax" for current and future volunteer fire and EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, December 02
Very Proud of Corporal LaFontant and we thank Chief Stevens for his commitment and support of our 21 years of program service!!... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, September 30
FIRE AND EMS ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP URGE EVERYONE TO KEEP THEIR HEADS ON A SWIVEL WHEN OPERATING ON THE EMERGENCY SCENE. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO!!!... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, September 28
An 8-year-old girl is being hailed as a hero for calling 911 after she recognized that her mother was having a stroke. A'nasia Clayton was home with her mother in Charles County, Maryland, when she saw that one half of her mom's face had gone slack. She quickly called 911 and described the situation to the dispatcher.
"I'm in the house with my mom and I think she's having a stroke now," A'nasia tells ... (Full Story)
Michael Accardo III of the St. Tammany Fire District 9 has been selected as the winner of the 2017 VCOS Training Officer Recognition Award by TargetSolutions.
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