A portion of our engine replacement committee traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin for a progress inspection on the new Engine 8-2. This unit will be complete in about 3 weeks.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Maryland Food Bank's MOBILE MARKET is visiting!

FULL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! (While Food Supplies Last)... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, our units responded to Sweden Point Marina for a sunken vessel with a fuel leak. Engine 8-3, Water Rescue Unit 8, Airboat 8, and Chief 8A responded. The crew from Engine 8-3 assisted the DES Hazardous Materials technician with placing boom to contain the fuel spill.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, our crews trained on various types of entrapment. We have a large variety of tools and equipment to ensure we can assist folks who find themselves stuck in strange situations.... (Full Story & Photos)

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)