Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, August 17
The Charles County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Washington Gas Company have invited the memberships from our Fire and EMS Associations to participate in the 1st Annual Ball Drop during our 3rd Annual 911 Remembrance on Friday, September 15th. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the fire and EMS associations. The "Ball Drop" information is attached to this announcement and our members ... (Full Story & Photos)
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 14
The Stair Climb and 5K Walk are not races, but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001.
Through firefighter and community participation we can ensure that the world knows that we will never forget.
The Stair Climb and 5K Walk benefit the FDNY CSU and the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families ... (Full Story & Photos)
Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, August 11
On July 24th, 2017 Queen Anne's County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was struck by an EF-2 Tornado. This is the story of the storm and it's affects on the community. ... (Full Story)
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, August 02
Firehouse is proud to be a participating organization in the #StepUpStandOut program recognizing and inspiring local fire safety volunteers. We encourage you to enter your local volunteer fire department to receive much deserved recognition. Enter to win a training grant, smoke alarms, admissions to conferences. ... (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
As the summer heat has returned, 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, 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)
2016 National Run Survey Part 3
For the 36th year, the career fire service takes to the pages of Firehouse Magazine to share and compare statistics about company and department levels, funding, staffing and pay.
Code 3 Launches New, Versatile XTP Series
Code 3, Inc., a leading manufacturer and developer of light and sound emergency products, announced the launch of the new XTP Series of directional lights.
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