Assistant Fire Chief Emmitt Newman was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.

To maintain his status as a Nationally Registered EMT, he completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program for EMS professionals ... (Full Story & Photos)

This weekend, we provided standby coverage for the annual triathlon event at Smallwood State Park. We thank our surrounding departments that assisted with this event.... (Full Story & Photos)

Production continues on the new Rescue Squad 8 in Appleton, Wisconsin. We anticipate completion of the unit in June.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, we assisted with the Charles County DES Recruit Class. The topic of the day was wilderness rescue. Our members assisted the recruits with the scenario that involved an injured hunter at the base of a steep embankment.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our units operated in two separate working fires this morning. Engine 82, Tanker 8, and Chief 8B responded for a house fire in Company 1’s area. Engine 82 established the tanker fill site and filled numerous tankers in support of the fire ground. After clearing this incident, Tanker 8 responded on another working fire in the Faulkner area and provided water.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, Engine 83, Tanker 8, and Chief 8B responded on a working fire in Nanjemoy. Engine 83 advanced a line from Engine 42 and assisted with extinguishment. Tanker 8 supplied water. Chief 8B had command. Units operated for approximately 2 hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

Come see us today for the Mobile Food Market.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at our monthly business meeting, the Port Tobacco chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution made a presentation to show appreciation to our members that responded to the recent mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. In total, 9 of our members responded on this incident.... (Full Story & Photos)