LEADERSHIP TRAINING WEEKEND 2018

December 8th - 08:00 to 15:00 &
December 9th - 08:00 to 12:00

Ocean City, MD
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: If you are a leader in your department (Fire Chief, Chief Officer, Company Officer, Senior Leader or you aspire to be), you need to be here!

WHY MUST I BE THERE: Because this course is ... (Full Story & Photos)

49 Fire Departments in 17 Counties Receive $104,099

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the 2018 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 49 volunteer fire departments. The projects, distributed throughout 17 counties, aim to assist volunteer fire companies and departments enhance wildland fire protection in rural areas and communities.

The Maryland Forest Service awarded $104,099 ... (Full Story & Photos)

It's the story behind the story! The crew from "It's How You Get There" came to Charles County to feature some of its beautiful parks, recreation and historical areas. This Update takes you behind the scenes. Watch for the show November 25, 2018 on the History Channel.

Special thanks to Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department for their participation in the production of this video for county government...... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening Southern Maryland Oil Company donated 50 "home safety kits" to the Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS Departments to provide to our residents as needed. We thank the Wills Group (SMO), Steve Gagliardi and staff for their kind generosity of the kits and look forward to passing on to our communities. Pictured are some of out leadership and members from our volunteer departments... (Full Story & Photos)

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On Friday July 20, 2018 the Cobb Island VFD and EMS was alerted for a Pregnancy call. The EMS crew responded and arrived on scene thinking of a pregnancy transport, but within minutes of arrival this team witnessed a new life. Michelle handled her first EMS delivery like a real champion. This is a memory that EMS personnel will treasure, especially their "first".

Team members: Assistant EMS Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at the monthly Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association meeting our very own Joe Gardiner was sworn in as the Head Chaplain of the SMVFA. The swearing in was conducted by Immediate Past President Dale Bowen. We are extremely proud of all your hard work!... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening BRVFD honored Mr. Elvan Hedges for 69 years of continuous and distinguished service to the department and citizens of Charles County. On behalf of all volunteer fire and EMS departments we say "Thank you Mr. Hedges" for all you do serving your department and community. Also on hand, Mr. Brian Klaas and Mr. Gilbert Bowling who both congratulated Mr. Hedges and BRVFD on the 99% successful ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Facts...3 out of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires occurring in homes with no smoke alarms or non-working smoke alarms.
46% of homes that had smoke alarms but they did not operate was caused from missing or dead batteries.

Where?....Smoke alarms should be placed on every level of the home, in every sleeping area, and inside of every bedroom.
Smoke ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Please review the Department of Emergency Medical Services panel discussion on the Opioid Pandemic in Charles County... (Full Story)

A new state law aimed at reducing home fire deaths went into effect on July 1, 2013. It requires replacement of any battery-only operated smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery having a “Hush” button feature – ultimately affecting more than 800,000 Maryland homes with battery- only operated smoke alarms. The effective date for this requirement ... (Full Story & Photos)