Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association
When the sirens fade and the ambulance pulls away, most neighbors go back to their daily routines. Yet, behind the bay doors of your local Medic Unit, St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support Unit (SMCALS), the work truly never stops. Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians – IV Techs and experienced Drivers spend every hour between calls finishing paperwork, training, inspecting life-saving gear, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Yesterday evening, while providing support at the Huntingtown High School Hurricanes football team's playoff game, Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department members were dispatched to the 4700 block of Paul Hance Road for a reported basement fire.
Chief 5, E. Catterton, arrived to find a residential home with smoke visible and confirmed a fire in the basement. Engine 61, led by Lt. Jenkins, deployed ... (Full Story & Photos)
Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department & EMS, Inc.'s 1ST ANNUAL CASH BASH will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 17069 Cobb Island Road, Cobb Island, MD 20625. The event will be held 2pm-6pm. Doors will open at 1pm. Drawings will take place every 10 minutes between 2pm and 6pm.
Would you like to become a sponsor for CIVFD & EMS's Cash Bash 2027? We would love to partner with you as an official ... (Full Story & Photos)
Early Saturday morning, November 14, Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge and located a person in the Patuxent River.
The Calvert County Rescue Dive Team joined Solomons Vol. Rescue Squad and Fire Department Fire Boat 3, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police and other emergency responders in the response. Crews on Fire Boat 3 rescued the patient, who ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is gearing up for its beloved Santa Run tradition! Keep your eyes peeled and your holiday spirit high as Santa rides through our neighborhoods on a fire engine, spreading cheer and smiles.
They will be leaving the station promptly at 6:00 p.m. each night. You can follow the schedule of Santa Runs on the department’s Facebook page.
🎁 Don’t ... (Full Story & Photos)
Please spread the word. The mobile food market will be back Thursday, November 19th, **4:00pm-6:00pm** NEW TIME... (Full Story & Photos)
Members recently conducted a heavy lifting and rigging drill utilizing a tractor-trailer. Crews practiced lifting and stabilization techniques using Paratech HydraFusion struts, pneumatic bottle jacks, Griphoists, and come-alongs. Training also included securing the trailer axles with chains and utilizing rigging equipment, chains, and chain binders to tension and stabilize the trailer while controlling ... (Full Story & Photos)
This past Monday, while en route to a training class, PMIC Warddle in Car10 came across a motor vehicle collision in Prince George’s County on the Capital Beltway.
PMIC Warddle immediately activated her emergency lights, exited the vehicle, and began assessing the patients while notifying Prince George’s County Fire Department through their communications channel.
She provided care and reassurance ... (Full Story & Photos)
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
Please join the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department & EMS Auxiliary for an afternoon of Christmas Magic!
Sunday, December 13, 2026
12:30pm - 4pm
Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive at 1:15pm
There will be crafts, Santa Shop for the kids ($1 per gift item), make Reindeer Food, and more! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!!... (Full Story & Photos)
