Last night, under a breathtaking sunset, our dedicated members engaged in essential training exercises. We began with Fire Boat 8 pumping water into Engine 8-2, which then filled up Tanker 8.

Later, our members conducted a water relay by first having Fireboat 8 supply Engine 8-2, then relaying to Engine 8-4, and finishing off by filling Tanker 8.... (Full Story & Photos)

Each month, our small group of members strive to provide our community with a low-cost (no salary) professional service. For the month of April, our department responded to 61 fire responses and 88 EMS responses (26 with the BLS unit). We proudly answered 100% of our dispatched runs. We take pride and ownership in serving our community. You think you have what it takes to join our team? Stop by and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Come see us Thursday, May 15th 5:00-7:00 for the Mobile Food Market.... (Full Story & Photos)

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)