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03/24/2023
Crabcake Dinner

03/26/2023
RVRSA All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast

03/31/2023
Steamed Shrimp Dinner

04/05/2023 - 04/06/2023
Ridge VFD Dessert Auction

04/15/2023
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04/15/2023
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04/16/2023
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04/29/2023
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CPSC Report Finds 37 Percent Spike in Child Poisoning Deaths in 2021

Southern Maryland Volunteers, March 21

Did you know that unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs? 

CPSC’s latest report on pediatric poisoning fatalities and injuries also found that African American children suffer a higher rate of unintentional pediatric poisoning injuries, 21.4 percent, compared to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., March 20

Steven's Obituary... (Full Story & Photos)

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It's Okay To Say I'm Not Okay

Southern Maryland Volunteers, March 17

On March 8th the Bay District VFD hosted the It's Okay To Say I'm Not Okay program by David Lewis MSFA PP. The program focused on mental health for first responders. We would like to think MSFA Past President Lewis for providing us with the program.

Information regarding the program:

The pressures of life can be real. We each live with the pressures of family life, work, finances, relationships, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Southern Maryland Volunteers, March 08

Save Daylight, Save Lives; Replace Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fuel Container Safety

Southern Maryland Volunteers, March 06

CPSC Promotes Fuel Container Safety During National Consumer Protection Week (March 5-11)... (Full Story & Photos)

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Southern Maryland Volunteers, February 07

CPSC Urges Fire Safety Vigilance During Burn Awareness Week... (Full Story & Photos)

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Important Product Safety Recall Information

Southern Maryland Volunteers, February 03

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption CPSC Requires Lifesaving Flame Mitigation Devices on Gas Cans and Other Portable Fuel Containers

Southern Maryland Volunteers, January 17

About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire Sprinkler and Smoke Alarm Saves Family; Elkton Home From Significant Damage

Maryland State Fire Marshal, January 09

ELKTON, MD (January 8, 2023) - State Fire Marshals are crediting a smoke alarm and a home fire sprinkler system for saving the lives of a family and reducing significant property damage at a Elkton home late last night.

Singerly Fire Company and mutual-aid departments were called to the home just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning for a reported dwelling fire in the 200 block of Independence Drive after ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Southern Maryland Volunteers, January 05

CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Space Heaters, Furnaces and Fireplaces This Winter... (Full Story & Photos)

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