Our schedule is now ready. In just under two weeks, we will be escorting Santa through our area.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week, our company drill focused on hunting emergencies. Each year, we respond to a variety of hunting emergencies. The challenges include removing hunters from heights, treating patients for falls from heights, hypothermia, and removing patients from remote locations. Our members continuously train and are equipped to handle many types of emergencies. For hunters, it’s very important that you ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, Company 8 was alerted for an outside fire. Chief 8A arrived quickly and found that an outside fire had extended and two sheds were involved. He called for additional resources. Brush 8-4, Tanker 8, Rescue Squad 8, Engine 21-1 (NDW Stump Neck), and Truck 20 (NDW- Indian Head) operated on the scene to extinguish and overhaul the fire. As a reminder, if you plan a controlled burn, please ensure ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our department will be accepting toys for the Toys for Tots campaign. Although you can stop by anytime, we will be specifically accepting donations on Saturday November 25, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. A small donation goes a long way to help less fortunate children have a memorable Christmas.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday evening, units were alerted for an inaccessible terrain rescue. Rescue Squad 8, ATV 8, and Battalion Chief 8A responded. Crews found a patient that had fallen out of a tree stand. The patient was packaged and removed from the woods by ATV 8. The patient was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. Units from Potomac Heights VFD, and NDWFD also operated.... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, we partnered with the Pisgah United Methodist Church to bring a Trunk or Treat event to Pisgah. We had beautiful weather and a great turn-out. We are hopeful to make this event happen again in future years.... (Full Story & Photos)

After a long day of training burns, our members and families joined together for a crab feast!... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, crews conducted live fire training in an acquired structure. Our crews have been fortunate to perform many different training scenarios over the past few months at this house, culminating with today’s burns. We would like to thank the Bryans Road VFD for sending a crew to participate, as well as the Ironsides VRS and Charles County MICU for sending EMS crews to standby.... (Full Story & Photos)