Charles County Volunteer Fire & EMS - Charles County, Maryland

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Oct 20, 2024
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Nov 05, 2024
CCVFA/CCAEMS Executive Meeting

Nov 05, 2024
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Nov 25, 2024
Southern MD Volunteer Firemen's Association

Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
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2024 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 895 1689
Feb 778 1525
Mar 875 1627
Apr 820 1583
May 875 1627
Jun 978 1656
Jul 993 1712
Aug 994 1655
Sep 898 1644
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 8106 14718

2023 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 728 1520
Feb 716 1484
Mar 785 1465
Apr 923 1434
May 872 1616
Jun 865 1524
Jul 972 1680
Aug 859 1628
Sep 891 1556
Oct 837 1652
Nov 713 1495
Dec 917 1639
Total 10078 18693

2022 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 1120 1758
Feb 697 1325
Mar 775 1463
Apr 787 1454
May 945 1644
Jun 923 1517
Jul 952 1522
Aug 891 1661
Sep 811 1519
Oct 928 1527
Nov 870 1521
Dec 885 1574

2021 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 677 1504
Feb 549 1433
Mar 813 1483
Apr 777 1462
May 908 1461
Jun 871 1518
Jul 922 1685
Aug 957 1605
Sep 864 1608
Oct 927 1543
Nov 768 1369
Dec 830 1694
Total 9863 18365

2020 Stats
Month Fire EMS
Jan 723 1432
Feb 652 1347
Mar 720 1442
Apr 657 1267
May 709 1266
Jun 701 1318
Jul 1006 1429
Aug 969 1390
Sep 793 1386
Oct 778 1402
Nov 721 1294
Dec 730 1417
Total 9159 16390


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No Caption Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department Announces the Passing of Auxiliary Life Member Judy Rye

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, October 14

Julia (Judy) Lee Rye, 80, of Nanjemoy, Maryland, while surrounded by family and loved ones, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2024.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband James Carlton Rye, her father Thomas E. Bastain, mother Violet C. Bastain, sisters Gay Miller, Anna Hancock and Betty Jean Bowie. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Stonestreet and husband Paul, daughter Karina Colley ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Cadet Class 28/29 Participating in 2024 Antique Muster

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, October 03

Beginning at 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 20, 2024, our cadet class is scheduled to assist with the annual antique muster held at the Southern MD Regional Training Center. The cadets will experience many opportunities such as hose rolling, draft tank take downs, equipment relocation, and familiarization with antique hand drawn fire apparatus. We thank the committee for their hard work in planning and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Mourns the Passing of President Jeff Garner

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, September 24

It is with profound sadness that the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad announces the passing of our esteemed President, Jeff Garner, on September 23, 2024. Jeff was a dedicated public servant who spent a lifetime serving the Charles County community with passion and selflessness.
Jeff’s commitment to public safety spanned several decades, beginning with his service as a member of the La Plata ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Opposes Charter Proposal

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, August 28

In reviewing the proposed Charter, the Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations decided to mirror the unbiased, bi-partisan approaches taken by other local public service organizations before we arrived at a formal decision on whether to support or oppose this initiative. That being said, we didn’t just listen to ourselves. This dedication to an unemotional analysis led us to bring in ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Trollinger Law Firm 2024 Hometown Heroes Contest

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 20

Do you know a First Responder who deserves recognition?

Nominate them for the 2024 Hometown Heroes Award! Winners will receive a $500 award, an announcement in the newspaper, a suite at the SOMD Blue Crabs First Responder night on August 24th and will throw the first pitch!

https://www.trollingerlaw.com/hometown-heroes/... (Full Story & Photos)

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Three Members of the Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association Honored for 50 Years Service

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 20

50 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE FIRE, EMS AND OR RESCUE SERVICE

This Recognition is presented to the member of your company that has at least 50 years of service and is still living. We thank and congratulate the following members:

Robert "Bobby" Collins, Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department (no picture available at this time)

Steve Winkler, Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department

William A. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Steve Winkler left      William A. Frazier right
Steve Winkler left William A. Frazier right

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No Caption Maryland Law on Prohibition on Opening Burning

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 20

Title 26. Department of Environment Part 2. Subtitle 11. AIR QUALITY Chapter 26.11.07. Open Fires

C. Prohibition on Open Burning

(1) In Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties and Baltimore City, open burning is prohibited during the period from June 1 through August 31 of each year.
... (Full Story & Photos)

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Waldorf Volunteers and Surrounding Departments Battle 2-Story Dwelling Fire

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, June 05

Just before 6:30 PM Charles County 911 Center received a call for a house on fire and an elderly man lives there unsure if he was home located in the 5600 block of Needlefish Court in the Dorchester community of Westlake. Within 2 minutes of the dispatch Waldorf Chief 3 (Durrer) arrived on scene reporting heavy fire showing through the roof of the structure. Chief 3's 360 reports "2 story with no ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo Courtesy E31 Chauffeur
Photo Courtesy E31 Chauffeur

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No Caption Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association Hiring a Recruitment Retention Coordinator

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, November 30

The Charles County Volunteer Firemen's Association is excited to announce we received a four-year FEMA SAFER Grant to hire a Recruitment Retention Coordinator. We are encouraging anyone that has a strong recruitment background apply for the position, all information is found within this posting. Please make this information available to all your membership and feel free to share on your departmental ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Overnight Fire in Lancaster Brings Numerous Departments to Waldorf

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, November 17

02:26 A.M. this morning, 911 received a call "something was on fire maybe a shed" in the 4100 blk of Log Teal Drive in Waldorf. Fire/EMS units were immediately dispatched in minutes Chief 12A (Jordan) arrived reporting "fire showing" from the rear of the two-story duplex dwelling. As units now arriving, the fire now through the roof, command ordered everyone to evacuate the home, exterior operations ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo by first arriving unit
Photo by first arriving unit

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No Caption Potomac Height Volunteers Install 47 Smoke Alarms in the Community

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, October 25

On Saturday, October 21st , Potomac Heights Volunteers partnered with the Potomac Heights Baptist Church and the Red Cross installing 47 smoke alarms in 17 homes throughout the Potomac Heights community. The team has pledged to return in the spring to continue this effort, in the meantime if any resident needs smoke alarms in their home, we urge all home owners to contact their local fire station ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Board of County Commissioners Present Fire Prevention Proclamation

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, October 17

The Board of Commissioners proclaimed October as Fire Prevention Month. During this month residents are encouraged to take the necessary steps to increase fire safety in their homes, such as ensuring smoke alarms are working properly and practicing fire safety when cooking at home.

We thank the Board of County Commissioners for the recognition today. The volunteer fire departments are "100% volunteer" ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Early Afternoon House Fire in Indian Head

Coordinator/Public Information Officer William Smith, October 13

On Wednesday, October, 11, 2023, at approximately 12:55 p.m., vehicle 9 of the Indian Head VFD requested a structure fire assignment after observing smoke coming from a residence in the 400 block of Bland Drive in Indian Head. The firefighter advised smoke was coming from the 1-story residence. 20 firefighters from the Naval District Washington Fire Department and nearby departments quickly responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

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