Join Us for the 77th Annual Convention!
Date & Time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:00 PM onwards
Location: Bluecrabs Stadium, 11765 St Linus Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602
Get ready to ignite your weekend with the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association's 77th annual convention! While we're saddened to announce the cancellation of our traditional parade, we're thrilled to introduce an exciting alternative: the Touch a Truck/Fire Apparatus Muster!
What to Expect:
- Fascinating Fire Apparatus: Explore a display of vintage and modern fire equipment.
- Thrilling Firemen's Games: Witness the skill and courage of our dedicated firefighters.
- Vibrant Vendor Stalls: Discover a variety of vendors offering intriguing merchandise.
- Delectable Food Trucks: Indulge in delicious treats from local culinary delights.
- Family Fun: This event promises enjoyment for all ages, so bring the whole family along!
We extend a warm invitation to everyone in our community to join us in celebrating this milestone convention and to extend a hearty welcome to our incoming President, JW King.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your local heroes and support our community's firefighting efforts.
Spread the word and mark your calendars! Let's make this convention one to remember. See you there!
Light the Night
Southern Maryland Volunteers, April 03
Each year firefighters from across the nation gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland at the National Fire Academy to honor their fallen brothers and sisters from the previous year, who lost their lives in the line of duty. This is a solemn event that is held dear to firefighters and the Fire Hero families who have lost a loved one serving their communities.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation created ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Recall: Montebello Gas Fireplaces
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) , April 25
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Montebello ST and DRT63ST Gas Fireplaces; Multiple Fires Reported
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of death and serious injuries from certain Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) gas fireplaces. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the Montebello ST and DRT63ST fireplaces.
The window glass ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Passing of Joseph "Bubby" Knott
Vice President Michael (Mike) Roberts, January 04
The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. are saddened to announce the passing of Joseph "Bubby" Knott of Great Mills on January 4, 2024.
Bubby Knott was a past member of the Department as well as serving as a member on the Board of Directors several years ago. Bubby's business, Great Mills Trading Post Company, Inc. was the general contractor ... (Full Story & Photos)
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