Yesterday, crews extinguished a small brush fire. This fire started from a controlled burn that extended. As a reminder, any time you burn, you must ensure you have an adequate source of water to keep the fire under control, and also ensure you are in a clear area to avoid fire spread.... (Full Story & Photos)

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 28th. The doors open at 6:00pm and auction starts at 7:00pm. We will have food and desserts available for purchase. See attached flyer for additional details. Hope to see you there!... (Full Story)

Today Company 8 units along with Charles County Dive Team, Cobb Island Fire Department, Nanjemoy Fire Department, Bryan's Road Fire Department, Potomac Heights Fire Department, Charles County MICU, and Ironsides Rescue Squad, provided support for the triathlon at Smallwood State Park.... (Full Story & Photos)

Mark your calendar! The Tenth District VFD presents the DKP Toy Run on Saturday, October 29 Noon-4pm. Admission is a new unwrapped toy. Run will begin at the Firehouse located at 7035 Poorhouse Rd and will end at Ollie’s Bar and Grill located at 6970 Hawthorne Road. Proceeds will go to the Charles County Children’s Aid Society. All vehicles are welcome

Darrell (DKP) Posey was a long time member of ... (Full Story)

Last night, members trained on battery-related emergencies. As new technologies emerge with energy storage, our members need to know the most up to date information on how to handle emergencies. Currently, a massive solar complex is being built in our response area, and we see more and more electric cars. These advances in technology force us to constantly research. Traditional firefighting methods ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday morning, Rescue Squad 8 handled this extrication at the intersection of Poorhouse Road and Ripley Road. The crew removed the sidewall of the vehicle to gain access to the occupant. The patient was transferred to PA8 for transport to an area hospital. Chief 8B had the command.... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Squad 8 operated on this extrication today on Chicamuxen Road near Sweden Point Road. The crew removed the doors and roof to gain access to the patient. Patient care was transferred to the awaiting ambulance. E211 (NDW- Stump Neck) assisted on scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews have run multiple extrications this week. On Monday, Engine 8-2 was transferred to LaPlata Company 1 to cover during a funeral. Engine 8-2 responded to a collision on Hawthorne Road at Crain Highway. Engine 8-2’s crew utilized the Hurst tools to remove one occupant. The crew then established a landing site for the helicopter nearby.

Wednesday, crews were alerted to a serious collision in the ... (Full Story & Photos)