Please join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026
Brown Bag Auction to benefit the 7D Rescue Squad Aux.
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🚒🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🔥🚒

Today, Squad 7, Engine 72, and EMS 7 had the pleasure of visiting Indian Head Elementary School to talk with their Pre-K and Kindergarten students about fire safety! 🧑‍🚒❤️

Our crews enjoyed teaching these young learners about the importance of fire prevention and helping them build safe habits at an early age. From learning about firefighters and emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Thursday evening (10/15) was cadet drill night. This week's topics included an introduction to the portable radio, SCBA, and the County Structural Firefighting SOG.

Twice each month the cadets get together to learn about the craft of firefighting. The drill was conducted by NBVFD lieutenant Ryan Ortenzo. Lieutenant Ortenzo, an NBVFD legacy, entered the department as a cadet several years ... (Full Story & Photos)

10/16/2026 Update: The cab has completed the paint process, been reassembled and is staged to enter the new Pierce Chasis prep production.

10/02/2026 Update: The can has completed the paint process and is staged for reassembly.

9/25/2026 Update: The cab has been stripped, masked off and prepped for paint.

9/18/2026 Update: The Cab/Chasis has moved into the commercial prep area of the factory ... (Full Story & Photos)

Late Tuesday night, units from Solomons Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision on Rousby Hall Road in Lusby. Updates to the call indicated that bystanders at the scene reported the driver was unconscious.
Chief 10A Hiepler, who was on duty in Prince Frederick, quickly responded and added himself to the incident. Units from Solomons Volunteer Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Be sure to check this event out at Smallwood State Park.... (Full Story & Photos)

We thank our friends at Goose Bay Marina and Campground for their generous donation to our station. Two years ago, the owners reached out to us and said they would like to have a car show that benefited our station. This has been a successful event for three consecutive years. We are extremely fortunate to have such a generous business in our area.... (Full Story & Photos)

Support your local Fire and EMS by participating in the Big Cash Raffle!

Tickets are available now for a chance to win the $10,000.00 grand prize, a $1,000.00 second-place prize, or a $500.00 third-place prize. Take a chance—it might be your lucky day!

Only 200 tickets will be sold!

Drawing Date: December 9th

To purchase tickets or for more information, call: 240-561-2750

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Fire Prevention Week 2026 is being observed October 4–10, with this year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” The campaign focuses on the growing importance of battery and charging safety in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices people use every day, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with profound sadness, the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company announces the passing of John E. Hassler on September 24th, 2026.

John was a Founding Member, Life Member, Past President, and former Deputy Chief of our Company. He was also a Founding Member, Past Chief, and Past President of the Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit. His lifetime of service included his work as a Maryland ... (Full Story & Photos)