Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, September 12
REMINDER:
The Deputy Fire Marshal hiring process is beginning and the orientations are mandatory to attend in order to pursue any of the open positions. You are encouraged to attend to gather the information you need to see if this profession is something you're interested in. The orientation locations are listed as follows:
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, September 08
The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS was notified officially today that our department has been awarded an Assistance for Firefighters Grant through FEMA in the amount of $217,715.00
The funds allocated from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant will help replace our aging Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) which is a mix of models spanning 14-20 years in age. Our oldest packs ... (Full Story)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, August 16
Had the pleasure last night of presenting EMT Carlos Garcia with his certificate and 3rd place overall GPA from Cadet Class #21. Unfortunately he was unable to join us at the class banquet. EMS Chief Yesse assisted with the presentation.... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, August 07
Come join the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association 3rd Annual benefit golf tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Enjoy a great day of golf, see old friends and make some new ones. We are pleased this year to have as our guest, Dawn Ulmschnieder, to welcome our teams and thank our sponsors. Don't get left out of this opportunity as we have sold out in our two ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, July 29
During the next 6-8 months of the "bridge reconstruction" in Dentsville along Route 6, the Hughesville Volunteers have relocated E23 to the Dentsville EMS station and Bel Alton Volunteers have relocated Brush 10. County Volunteer leaders came together to develop this plan to increase response time in the Dentsville community during construction. This equipment will be supported/staffed by the volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, July 10
Volunteer Firefighters in Charles County are tough, but so are the challenges we face. The health and safety choices we make affect not only ourselves, but our entire crew and all those who depend on us.
**Heart attacks cause over 50 percent of on-duty firefighter deaths each year. **Over 390 firefighter and EMT suicides have been reported since 2014. **Cancer is quickly becoming one of the most ... (Full Story)
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, 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)
The Community Kitchen Table
Dan Byrne explains how to make your presence known in the community to be a part of the solution.
The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC) Foundation hosted an official ribbon cutting at the site of the new Emergency Services Training Academy in Valparaiso.
Photos: TX Crews Battle Salvage Yard Blaze
Grand Prairie firefighters went defensive when they arrived and an explosion launched a burning acetylene bottle through the air.
Hospital Status
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