Yesterday, a few members went out to flow-test and maintain one of our dry-hydrant sites. Our first due response area doesn’t have a single pressurized fire hydrant. These dry hydrants have been installed on private property to ensure we have adequate water supply throughout our area. Our maintenance includes flushing, flow-testing, painting, and landscaping around the sites. We thank the land-owners ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, crews were alerted for an inaccessible terrain rescue on Pisgah Marbury Road. Squad 8, ATV 8, Brush 8-4, Brush 8, PA8, and Chief 8B responded. A hunter had fallen out of his tree stand. The patient was evaluated and removed from the woods, then transported to an area hospital.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 8-2 operated on this working fire in LaPlata yesterday. The crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, crews were alerted to a structure fire in the 7700 block of Annapolis Woods Road. Engine 8-2 arrived and found an auto fire that had extended into a mobile home. The crew stretched a line and began to extinguish the fire. Engine 21-1 arrived and assisted with extinguishment. Truck 20 and Truck 1 assisted with overhaul. Engine 8-3, 8-4, RS8, Chief 8A and Chief 8B also responded on the incident.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week, members reviewed water supply techniques involving folding tanks and drafting. This was the last step of the certification process for our two newest engine drivers: Florian Weilke and Dave Spalding.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last weekend, our crews traveled to Montgomery County, MD to review personal and team-based swift water skills.... (Full Story & Photos)

Official statement (see attached) regarding the collision involving our tanker today. We thank all of our public safety partners that have assisted or offered assistance during this incident.... (Full Story)

Earlier this week, our crews traveled to Gale Bailey Elementary School to talk to the kids about fire prevention. We provide basic information for the kids to take home. We encourage all families to practice exit drills at home, ensure everyone knows two ways out of the house, and have a defined meeting place outside.... (Full Story & Photos)