It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Inc., announces the passing of Founding Member Elvan A. Hedges. Elvan passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 91 years of age.

Elvan was instrumental in the organization of the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and served as the first President of the department. Elvan had 72 years of ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member, Past President, and operational member Robert Gerald (Jerry) Hardy. Jerry passed away on March 24, 2025. Jerry started his volunteer firefighting at the Forestville Volunteer Fire Dept for 6 years before joining the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Dept in 1972.
Jerry remained active with the department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charles County, MD – March 20, 2025 – A coordinated effort by 36 volunteer Fire/EMS personnel led to the successful location and rescue of an elderly man who had wandered into a wooded area near the Potomac Branch Library on Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 4:35 PM, the Charles County 911 Center received a call reporting that an elderly male had been seen walking out of the Potomac Branch Library ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bryans Road, MD – At approximately 2:00 PM, the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the area of Gabriel Drive and Edgewood Road. Engine 112, Engine Tanker 11, Chief 11A, Chief 11B, and Ambulance 119 responded immediately with a total of 10 personnel.

Upon arrival, units encountered a fast-moving brush fire that had extended to a nearby residence. Thanks ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 20, 2025, a house fire was reported to our 911 center at approximately 4:00 PM on Progress Court in the White Oak neighborhood.
Caller reported smoke emanating from a neighbor's roof. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke pouring from all sides of the home, with flames in the attic. Approximately 25 minutes into their response, a partial roof collapse was reported as crews worked to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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March 15, 2025 – This morning, the latest cohort of cadet trainees participated in a highly anticipated "Live Fire Exercise" as part of their ongoing training. The event was designed to enhance their understanding of personal safety, teamwork, and fire behavior—key aspects of their development as future firefighters.
The cadets had the unique opportunity to engage in realistic, ... (Full Story & Photos)

That’s wonderful news! Huge congratulations to EMT/Sergeant Ashley Jones on receiving the Potomac Heights VFD Fire Chief’s Award—such a well-deserved recognition for her dedication and quick action during a medical emergency at Lackey High School. A big thank you to Chief Gimmel for acknowledging her efforts, and to all the volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.... (Full Story & Photos)

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March 7, 2025
Fire at Macy’s Department Store in St. Charles Mall Quickly Contained
Waldorf, MD — On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 12:25 p.m., a fire was reported at the Macy's Department Store located in the St. Charles Mall in Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland.
Fire and emergency response units from multiple stations, including Waldorf Fire Stations 3 and 12, La Plata, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The volunteer Fire/EMS members from across the county participated in a fundraiser at the 2024 Kris Kringle Christmas Market held in December 2024. Last evening, the committee hosting the event presented a check for $13,000 dollars and will be used for various training activities throughout 2025. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 3:30 PM, Cobb Island and surrounding departments responded to Cuckold Creek Road for a reported "detached shed fire" and the occupant has severe leg and feet burns. Chief 14A (Smith) arrived to confirm shed was fully involved and a brush fire was spreading throughout the property. Occupant was located to the side of the shed, PA14, A68 providing patient care and requested Aviation transport ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 9:00 PM, our 911 Center received a call from a passer-by saying they "see flames" coming from a commercial building in the 12500 blk of Crain Highway. The "commercial building fire" assignment was immediately dispatched bring 53 Fire/EMS personnel to the scene. In minutes, E143 arrived on scene, reporting a large trash/rubbish fire burning near a 20'x30' vacant building. Chief 14A (Smith) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early evening an alert neighbor in the 8200 blk of Gilroy Road called 911 to report "her neighbors house was full of flames and the elderly women was inside". Nanjemoy Volunteers and area departments responded to this one alarm blaze to find a single story frame dwelling engulfed in flames. E42 made an aggressive attack with assistance from E83, E211, E12, SQ7, T20, and TW3. Command was established ... (Full Story & Photos)

February 1, 2025: 8 of our high school cadets traveled over to Calvert County to represent Charles County in the annual SKILLSUSA challenge competition. All 8 cadets did very well competing against the Calvert and St. Mary's county cadet programs. The results are as follows:

FIREFIGHTING COMPETITION
Cadet Josh Gilroy - 2nd Place Silver and moves on the state competition
Cadet Zack Binger - 5th Place ... (Full Story & Photos)