The Charles County Volunteer Fire and EMS Associations would like to recognize and thank the leadership who joined us during the Charles County Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 6, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week 2026 was officially recognized.

Pictured left to right: County Commissioner Gilbert “BJ” Bowling, Fire/EMS Coordinator & PIO William Smith, County Fire Chief Mark Kaufmann, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Charles County Board of County Commissioners recognized First Responders Appreciation Day and took the opportunity to honor public safety personnel whose actions demonstrated exactly what teamwork and service to our community are all about.
During a recent fire at Sagepoint Senior Living Services, law enforcement and other public safety personnel worked side-by-side with Charles County Fire and ... (Full Story & Photos)

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, located at 911 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

Remembrance and speakers will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department.

A reception will follow from 11:00 a.m. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire prevention starts in our neighborhoods — one home at a time.

This morning, a longtime volunteer member and his crew from the Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department were out in the community installing smoke alarms and helping ensure residents have the early warning they need should a fire occur.

Working smoke alarms save lives. They provide those critical extra moments to get you and your ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was a full house last night at the Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad as EMS providers from several area volunteer departments came together for an outstanding evening of continuing education. In addition to the strong in-person turnout, approximately 20 more providers joined virtually through Microsoft Teams!

The training featured Amy L. Motz, RN, Transport Nurse with Children’s National Hospital, ... (Full Story & Photos)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 29, 2026

Media Contact:
William Smith, Public Information Officer
Charles County Volunteer Fire/EMS Association
smithb@ccvfireems.org

TENTH DISTRICT VFD FIREBOAT 8 LOCATES TWO MISSING KAYAKERS DURING POTOMAC RIVER SEARCH
CHARLES COUNTY, MD – A late-night mutual aid response on the Potomac River on Thursday, September 24, 2026, resulted in the successful location ... (Full Story & Photos)

🍂🔥 FALL FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE 🔥🍂
A Message from Fire Prevention Officer Tre Proctor

Fall is officially here, and we’ve been fortunate to have some warmer weather this week. Before the colder temperatures settle in, I encourage everyone to take advantage of this warm stretch to prepare your home and heating equipment for the months ahead.

As the temperatures begin to drop, our Fire and EMS departments ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Station 51, invites our Fire/EMS partners to join us for an important evening of training focused on recognizing the right patient, acting early, and improving outcomes.

We are honored to welcome Christopher Michetti, MD, FACS, FCCM, Chief of Trauma/Trauma Medical Director at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center – Level II Adult Trauma Center, ... (Full Story & Photos)

More than 50 volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel from Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Indian Head, Tenth District, Nanjemoy, and NDW Indian Head came together last evening for an important joint training exercise involving the Maryland State Police Aviation Command – Trooper 2.

The exercise focused on preparing our responders to safely and effectively work alongside aviation resources during emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

Throughout September, the Charles County Volunteer Firemen’s Association proudly recognizes the dedicated men and women who answer the call as volunteer firefighters in Charles County.

Day or night. Weekends and holidays. In the heat of summer and the cold of winter. When the alarm sounds, our volunteers leave their families, their jobs, and sometimes even their own celebrations to respond when someone ... (Full Story & Photos)

The County Fair preparations are complete, and the team is ready for the event.

Chris has done excellent work in getting the display set up.

Special thanks go to Butch for coordinating with the Fair Board to secure approval for the installation of the LED sign. This addition will enhance the display’s visibility at the fair and encourage visitors to learn more about fire prevention as well as recruitment ... (Full Story & Photos)

During last evening’s bi-monthly business meeting, Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) Executive Committee Member Randy Smith, on behalf of the MSFA, presented special recognition to the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire & EMS Department and the Hughesville Volunteer Fire & EMS Department in honor of their 80 years of distinguished service to the citizens of Charles County and our surrounding ... (Full Story & Photos)

Charles County volunteer firefighters responded Thursday evening, to a working house fire in the 13500 block of Trotter Road in Bryantown.

Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 8:45 p.m. following reports of smoke and flames inside a two-story single-family residence. First-arriving crews encountered smoke showing from the home, with fire conditions visible from the structure.

Most importantly, ... (Full Story & Photos)