MFRI - Southern MD Regional Training Center - 10375 Audie Lane, LaPlata MD 2646

Sunday, October 13, 2019

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM... (Full Story & Photos)

As a reminder, workshops are being conducted to help prepare for the upcoming application period for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about new changes being initiated for this year's program.

September 20 Friday Southern MD Regional Training Center (SMRTC), La Plata beginning at 1900 hrs.... (Full Story & Photos)

HazMat Incident Commander HM-221-S005-2020

Instructional Hours: 18.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to assume responsibility and make decisions relating to the management of a hazardous materials incident. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze a hazardous materials incident, develop an incident action plan, develop an effective NIMS/ICS ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today at noon, Mission BBQ in Waldorf held a 9/11 Ceremony honoring all those persons from the September 11, 2001 event now 18 years ago. Waldorf Volunteers provided the "ladder arch" for the ceremony and were on hand in large numbers. The managers and staff from Mission BBQ offered a few words surrounding the 9/11 event and thanked all fire, EMS, law enforcement and military across the country for ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc. regrets to announce the passing of
Active Life Member Charles Michael Wills.

The following arrangements have been made:

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
73 Glymont Road
Indian Head, Maryland 20640
1400-1600 and 1800-2000
Firemen's Prayers at 1900

Funeral
Thursday, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before noon today, Charles County 911 Center began receiving numerous calls reporting a single car accident in the 8900 blk Port Tobacco Road involving a Chev S-10 style vehicle with multiple patients being thrown from the vehicle. Chief 11B (Tackish) arrived, established "command" , requesting a medivac transport for a mid 30's male. As Fire/EMS units arrived to evaluate all persons involved, ... (Full Story & Photos)

All, It is that time of year again – planning is well underway for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk, hosted by the Prince George's County Fire / EMS Department. The event, to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor.

You can register NOW at http://events.firehero.org/nationalcapital. ... (Full Story & Photos)

NEWS RELEASE:
Your VOLUNTEER Fire and EMS Departments are running a campaign to assist elementary age students in our county that do not have a means to have a book bag or school supplies for the school year.

We are simply asking the general public to take any donated items such as backpacks, pencils, erasers, pens, highlighters, washable markers, glue sticks, scissors, binders, loose-leaf paper, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, August 5, Maryland's Lieutenant Governor, Boyd Rutherford, Charles County elected officials and our volunteer departments participated in National Night Out. On behalf of the fire and EMS association leadership, we thank every department that came out in their community to share in the partnership across our county. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to serve!... (Full Story & Photos)

On July 26th U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen took the time to stop into Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department #3 to visit with the volunteer fire/EMS leadership and volunteer members from around Charles County. He listened very intensely as Chief Ben Jenkins and Attorney Sue Greer offered a brief overview of the operation and history of his department. Questions were asked about retention incentives for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after noon today, Volunteers from Waldorf, Hughesville, La Plata and Department of Emergency Services responded to a "one car accident with entrapment". HVFD Chief 2 (Herbert) arrived just after dispatch and reported a vehicle with subject inside and "live power lines" on the vehicle. WVFD Chief 3 (Jenkins) arrived on scene, established "command" and requested to expedite SMECO who arrived in ... (Full Story & Photos)

The volunteer associations received a generous donation this morning from Mission BBQ in Waldorf. These funds will enhance our mission in continuing to provide the very best available service to the residents and visitors of Charles County. We sincerely want to thank the owners and staff for their hospitality and generosity for the fundraising event they held for the volunteers in early May. We were ... (Full Story & Photos)