Today we congratulate Carter Rager for completing all requirements and earning his MFRI Firefighter 1 certification. Carter joined our department as a cadet member just over two years ago. He completed Firefighter 1 as part of the High School Cadet program. Congratulations, Carter!... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, our crews took advantage of the severe weather to refresh on ice rescue. Our drill included self-rescue techniques as well as team and boat-based rescues. As a reminder to our viewers, the ice is not safe to play on. Please avoid the urge to go on the ice, as you may be the one needing our help.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, the calls for service continued to come in. In the evening hours, units were alerted for an animal rescue on Wooddy Road in Port Tobacco. A canine had slid down a steep slope and was unable to get back to the top. Rescue Squad 8 members donned ice gear and made their way down to the location of the dog. A combined effort from numerous companies on the scene led to a successful removal ... (Full Story & Photos)

The surge of incidents continued yesterday evening. Engine 83 and Tanker 8 responded to a working garage fire in the 7200 block of Hawthorne Road. Engine 83 arrived as the 2nd engine and assisted units with extinguishment and overhaul. This was the third working fire we responded to in 36 hours.

Rescue Squad 8 was alerted to assist with a medical call on Mulberry Grove Place in Port Tobacco. Crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 0730 this morning, Rescue Squad 8 and Tanker 8 were alerted to the 2000 block of Liverpool Point Road in Company 4’s area for a house fire. Both units responded, along with Duty Officer 8 with a total of ten volunteers. First arriving units from Co. 4 reported a working fire. Duty 8 arrived and established the command. Rescue Squad 8 split crews to perform searches and overhaul on all three ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Squad 8 operated on a working house fire yesterday morning on Catskill Street in Co. 12’s area. The crew assisted with overhaul and worked for approximately 2 hours. Chief 8B was the Division 1 supervisor.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday afternoon, crews were alerted to Rufus Madeline Place for a reported house fire. Engine 8-2, Tanker 8, Rescue Squad 8, Engine 8-4, and PA8 responded. Engine 8-2 arrived to find a single family dwelling with a well advanced fire. Crews initiated suppression efforts. All occupants were accounted for and not injured. One dog perished in the fire. Assistance on scene was provided by companies ... (Full Story & Photos)