Tonight members drilled on confined space and proper use of the tripod.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, units responded to a collision in the 5600 Block of Hawthorne Road. Rescue Squad 8 arrived to find a single vehicle into a tree with two occupants trapped. The Squad crew utilized the winch to pull the vehicle away from the tree. Both occupants were extricated within about 15 minutes. Both occupants were transported to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. ... (Full Story)

Yesterday, Marine Support Unit 8 and Fire Boat 8 assisted with the Home-Opener for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Regency Furniture Stadium. The pair was used to bring the players and coaching staff onto the field in style.... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, members completed refresher training on water rescue techniques. This training included survival techniques for members that may inadvertently fall in water wearing firefighting gear and self contained breathing apparatus. This is a scenario that we would avoid if at all possible, but one that we need to be prepared for. We thank Lackey High School for the use of their pool.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, we laid a great man to rest. Dean Klinger was a 48 year member of our department, a Korean War veteran, very involved in the Masons, and a great friend and family man. We would like to extend our appreciation to the many departments that assisted with the procession; Nanjemoy VFD, Potomac Heights VFD, LaPlata VFD, Newburg VFD, Dentsville VFD, Hughesville VFD, Bryans Road VFD, Cobb Island VFD, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday evening, units were alerted for a collision with entrapment on Chicamuxen Road near Stump Neck Road. Rescue Squad 8, Engine 8-2, and Paramedic Ambulance 8 responded. Engine 21-1 arrived and confirmed a vehicle on its side with one occupant trapped in the vehicle. Rescue Squad 8 arrived and stabilized the vehicle, then extricated the patient. Rescue Squad 7 (Potomac Heights VFD) was on the ... (Full Story & Photos)