We are continuing the leadership training at CCVRS this month and have the one and only, Sharon Garner presenting this month's topic. Please push out to your members as you see fit. If they would like to attend, just show up on the day and time. Information below. We will also provide a MS Teams link closer to the event.

Date: Aug 19 @ 1800
Presenter: Sharon Garner
Topic: Cringe Leader Conversation ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA) is proud to host nationally recognized fire service instructor and human factors expert Dr. Richard (Rich) Gasaway for two exceptional training programs focused on firefighter safety, decision-making, and situational awareness. These programs are designed for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, EMS personnel, and anyone involved ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 11:00 this evening, the female occupant of a home in the 8000 block of Annapolis Woods Road called 911 to report a fire in the garage. The caller stated that her husband was attempting to extinguish the flames. Engine 83 arrived within minutes of the dispatch and confirmed a fire in the garage with extension into vehicles inside.

Engine 83 initiated an aggressive fire attack, assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mark was a dedicated public servant who devoted more than 35 years of service to the community through both the Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit and the La Plata Police Department. His unwavering commitment, professionalism, and compassion made a significant impact on countless lives. Mark’s legacy of service will be remembered.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Viewing will take place ... (Full Story & Photos)

July 13, 2026, Charles County volunteer firefighters were dispatched shortly after 9:00 p.m. to the 4000 block of Ray Drive in La Plata for a reported commercial building fire with flames visible at the roof line.

Upon arrival, E112 reported fire in the rear section of the commercial building and immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack. Command was established, BC11B (Hill) assigning ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, the Charles County Volunteer Fire & EMS Association partnered with the Westlake Volunteer Fire & EMS Department to host a firehouse tour and firefighter gear demonstration for The Arc of Southern Maryland.

The Arc of Southern Maryland is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), empowering them to achieve independence and thrive ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 12:45 PM today, an alarm monitoring company notified the 911 center of a smoke detector activation at a home in the 3400 block of Williamsburg Drive in the Pinefield community of Waldorf. Waldorf Volunteer firefighters and surrounding departments responded to the scene. Within minutes, Battalion Chief 3B (Mills) arrived and confirmed fire on the first floor with extension into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

After 56 years of dedicated service, the Fire and EMS community recognizes the retirement of Chief Wayne Higdon, whose commitment and selfless devotion have made a significant impact on lives throughout the region.

Chief Higdon began his career with the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department in 1975 before continuing as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician. For more than five decades, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charles County volunteer firefighters faced another challenging incident on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as they responded to their second simultaneous working structure fire of the evening. The back-to-back emergencies demonstrated the unwavering commitment and rapid response of both volunteer and career personnel throughout Charles County and neighboring jurisdictions.

Shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hughesville ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteer firefighters acted quickly Thursday evening to keep a residential fire from spreading after crews responded to reports of smoke inside a home in the White Plains area.

Around 5:00 p.m., Westlake Volunteers and nearby departments were dispatched to a reported house fire. Initial reports suggested that someone may have been trapped inside the residence.

When firefighters arrived, they observed ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association honors and remembers the members of its fire, rescue, and EMS family who were recognized during the 2026 Maryland State Firefighters Association and Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Service held on June 21, 2026, in Ocean City, Maryland. This annual event serves as a solemn tribute to those who dedicated their lives to serving others, whose legacy continues ... (Full Story & Photos)

The wait is over: Sparky the Fire Dog is helping introduce this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”

Fire Prevention Week 2026 will be observed October 4–10, with this year’s campaign focused on safe charging habits and lithium-ion battery fire prevention. From cell phones and tablets to laptops, e-bikes, scooters, power tools, toys, and other ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 9:00 PM, the Charles County 911 Center received a report that a man had fallen into a sewer hole at an IShine Place address in Nanjemoy. The caller stated that the strong odor prevented her from getting close to the individual. Emergency dispatchers immediately dispatched the "confined space" assignment to respond to the incident.

Fire and EMS units from Nanjemoy arrived within minutes ... (Full Story & Photos)