As a reminder, please come out to Goose Bay Marina next Sunday for their car show.

Today, several retired pieces of our apparatus were on display at a car show in Indian Head. This was hosted by the Living Waters Bible Church, and held in memory of Emmitt Posey.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, Rescue Squad 8 responded to a collision with entrapment on Chicamuxen Road near Checker Flag Place. The squad arrived and assisted Rescue Engine 4 with the extrication of the trapped victim.... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, our members trained on an extrication scenario involving an “under-ride.” This simulated a passenger vehicle that strikes the rear of a larger commercial vehicle and ends up partially under. The scenario requires lifting the taller vehicle and removing the smaller one to perform the extrication.... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning, Rescue Squad 8 and Boat 8A responded with four water rescue technicians for a vehicle in the water near Marshall Hall. The boat was deployed to search for victims. Two victims were out of the water prior to our arrival. No additional victims were located. The Squad assisted with pulling the vehicle back towards the boat ramp.... (Full Story & Photos)

This weekend, our department responded to multiple incidents. The Fireboat responded to a reported overturned vessel. Upon arrival, the vessel was almost fully submerged. Fortunately, four occupants were assisted by a civilian boater prior to our arrival.

Rescue Squad 8 responded to numerous collisions. One seen below involved using the hydraulic rescue tools to extricate passengers. Multiple passengers ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, our crews refreshed on the different types of saws that we use during fire scene operations. We have numerous props that we can use for training to simulate different scenarios.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, our crews once again traveled to Lock 6 of the C & O Canal to train on swift water operations. Members refreshed on personal and team-based skills in an environment that we can’t simulate in our local waters.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, Engine 8-3 and Chief 8-B responded to a house fire on Oak Forest Court in Company 7’s first due. Units arrived to find a fire in the basement. Engine 8-3 was assigned to stretch a backup line to the first floor and complete secondary searches. Chief 8-B was assigned as the Incident Safety Officer. Units operated for approximately 30 minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)