On Saturday afternoon department members and invited guests gathered at the station to celebrate our 75th Anniversary. This ceremony is happening just prior to the date of the very first business meeting held March 28, 1949.
The day started with an opening welcome from Asst. Chief George Hayden. County Fire Chief C.P. Miedzinski was the master of ceremonies for the event. Southern Maryland Asst. ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 2320 hours on Friday, Stations 5, 1, 2, 7, 9, 6 along with EMS Stations 59, 19 and ALS were alerted to a reported structure fire with subjects trapped in the 37000 Block of River Springs Road in Avenue. Responding units were advised there was a shed on fire near the home with a possible person trapped inside.
Engine 52 and Chief 5 arrived on scene locating a shed fully involved behind the home. ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 10:44 a.m. on Monday, Stations 5, 2, 1, 7, 1014, and EMS Stations 59 were alerted to a reported house fire on Notley Woods Lane in Chaptico. As units responded they were advised that a roofing crew was on scene and reported the basement was on fire. Engine 52 arrived on the scene and laid a 5" supply line from Notley Hall Road. Based on information received while responding the working incident ... (Full Story & Photos)
Friday night at 8:05 p.m., Stations 5, 1, 2, 7, 6, 3 and 9 along with EMS stations 59 and 29 were alerted to a house fire on Beach Road in Colton's Point. Initial indications were from the police who arrived for a police incident and reported there was a fire in the home. Engine 52 (Chief 5B) arrived on scene and located a two-story home with heavy fire throughout the structure. Police had an individual ... (Full Story & Photos)
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)
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