On Sunday evening at 1929 hours, Station 5 and surrounding companies were alerted a a vehicle fire threatening a structure at Taylor Farm in Bushwood. Engine 51 responded with 4 and upon arrival located a tractor fully involved with extension to a barn. The crew from 51 stretched a handline across the field and quickly knocked the fire. Tanker 5 arrived and supplied Engine 51 and pulled an additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday and Sunday several members took part in the annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention. This year, the events were held in Calvert County and hosted by the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. On Saturday the events began with the memorial service honoring those members who have passed away over the last year. Once the memorial ceremony was through, the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday at 1325 hours, Station 5 and surrounding companies were alerted to a structure fire on River Springs Road in Avenue. Engine 52 arrived and laid a supply line from the end of the driveway. Chief 5A arrived and located a two story single family home with fire showing. Chief 5A established the command.

Engine 52, Tanker 5 and Tanker 51s crews utilized attack lines from Engine 52 and advanced ... (Full Story & Photos)

At our last monthly business meeting, the membership of the department selected Custom Fire Apparatus based out of Osceola, WI to build our newest apparatus. The new Engine/Tanker will be replacing our 1997 Saulsbury/Simon Duplex. This will be our second unit built by Custom Fire Apparatus. The first was Engine 52 which has been in our fleet since 2014. The Engine/Tanker will be a very similar build ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0938 hours Sunday, Stations 5, 1, 2, 7, 9 and 6 along with EMS Stations 59 and 19 were alerted to a working house fire on Dickerson Road in Abell. Chief 5 arrived and located a single story home with fire showing from the Alpha and Delta sides. Chief 5 established the "Abell Command." All occupants were confirmed to be out of the house and not injured.

Engine 52 laid a 5" supply line into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department regret to announce the passing of Life Member, Leon Zimmerman. Leon had over 45 years of active service with the department and over 50 total years as a member. He held the rank of Lieutenant for over 12 years and was our fire prevention committee chairman for over 20 years. Leon remained active until his health declined around ... (Full Story & Photos)

*Boat 5 Rescues 2 on Virginia Shoreline*

11:14:34 * WATER RESCUE OPEN WATERWAY 5 POTOMAC RIVER * AVENUE * CO5 SQ5 BT5 BT1006 CO59 * POTOMAC RIVER * SHARK TOOTH ISLAND. TWO MALES ROW BOAT SANK BOTH SUBJECTS ARE PURPLE.

Boat 5 responded to the scene and located two patients on the shoreline. One patient was alert and one was semi-conscious. The crew loaded boat victims into Boat 5 utilizing the stokes ... (Full Story & Photos)