The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Associations' Annual Convention and Parade on April 30 - May 1, 2022, our Fire Chief Joe Gould will be the incoming President of the Association.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic the annual convention and parade has not happened for two years. The parade and fireman’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

The MFCA hosts a golf tournament twice a year in May and September with the proceeds assisting the fallen firefighter families across the country that travel to Emmitsburg each October.

Sign up before we sell out, we will absolutely provide a wonderful golfing experience at an awesome golf course. The 1st Place winning foursome will be asked to represent MFCA at the 2022 Heroes Golf Tournament in ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the evening of August 27 crews from Huntingtown and surrounding companies were alerted to Hoile Ln. for the house fire.

Upon arrival Engine 61 went on scene with nothing evident while Chief 6 arrived and established command of the incident. Engine 61 stretched an attack line to the division two. While searching the residence The crew opened up a bedroom door and were met with fire. 61’s lineman ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, August 29th, the Huntingtown Volunteers visited Chesapeake Memorial Gardens to see our brother Lieutenant Dylan Smith.

Dylan tragically left us one year ago today. His impact on the membership of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will forever be in our memories. His work and contributions to the fire service will never be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace brother!... (Full Story & Photos)

Come one come all. Step right up and be a supporting member of the Patches for Peds Program Hosted by PFVRS. This program provides love, support, and unique handmade quilts to families and children with cancer or serious illness. Until September 30th, 2021 we will be raffling a Breast cancer awareness quilt as well as accepting generous donations to provide much-needed supplies to the Patches for ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 27th at 7:08 PM, Hughesville Volunteers responded to Gallant Green Road in the area of Bassford Road for the motor vehicle collision. Squad 2, Engine 22, Ambulance 27 and EMS Chief 2A responded. Engine 22 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision where the vehicle left the roadway striking a telephone pole. The operator of the vehicle was located uninjured. The remaining units ... (Full Story & Photos)

It pains every ounce of me to pass along the Death Notification of Past President and Active Member Jim Taylor.

Past President Taylor passed away this morning due to complications from the COVID virus. Not only was he an active member of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, he is also an active member of the DCFD Fire Investigations Unit. Both organizations will suffer a huge hit with Jim’s untimely ... (Full Story & Photos)

The opioid epidemic continues to ravage the entire country as well as our local communities. Fortunately, there is hope. Medical treatment works and when combined with comprehensive therapies can save lives and provide a path to recovery, ending the needless suffering of all involved. The Calvert County Health Department, Behavioral Health division has a regionally leading Recovery Rapid Response ... (Full Story & Photos)

Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of compulsive hoarding behavior. The excessive accumulation of materials in homes poses a significant threat to firefighters fighting fires and responding to other emergencies in these homes and to residents and neighbors. Hoarding can hinder you from getting out of a burning home and can hinder firefighters from ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 8/14 at 2210 hrs, HVFD units were dispatched for a house fire from a possible lightning strike. Chief 6a arrived on scene with a working fire in the attic area. 62 arrived and started to extinguish the fire in the attic. Other units arrived and started to assist with the extinguishment and pull ceilings. With the amount of fire from the attic, units were ordered to evacuate the house and once the ... (Full Story & Photos)