Thursday night, crews trained on boat and marina fires, using both a land-based and boat-based attack.... (Full Story & Photos)

Severe thunderstorms that rolled through the area this past Wednesday kept our crews busy extinguishing brush fires caused by lightning strikes.

Crews busy extinguishing one of those fires, this one was at Smallwood State Park. The company responded to a total of 8 incidents that day.... (Full Story & Photos)

We’d like to give a shout-out to Genevie Plumbing and Klinger Landscaping for assisting with the installation project for our new sign.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, our boat operators had refresher training on pumping operations on the water, and keeping the Fireboat stationary while flowing on a target.... (Full Story & Photos)

Busy weekend for the Tenth District Volunteers as well as surrounding departments. Saturday, the waterways were very busy. Fireboat 8 responded to numerous consecutive calls involving boats taking on water, occupants in the water, and other various forms of vessels in distress. The first call of the day was at 0935 hours, and Fireboat 8’s crew removed 8 occupants from a vessel that was taking on water. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, we said farewell to EMS Captain Randy Rempfer and EMT Maria Pulanco. Randy has retired after a 24-year career with the United States Navy and he is moving back to his home state of Wyoming. His wife, Danielle, who was also a member with our department moved a couple months ago to start getting settled into her new employment in Wyoming. Randy and Danielle joined our department in 2007. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday, members traveled to Lock 6 on the C & O Canal to train on swiftwater evolutions. Skills included both personal and boat-based. Our department is required to respond on all swiftwater incidents in Charles County.... (Full Story & Photos)

Thursday night, members trained on stabilizing vehicles in remote areas and creating our own anchors. We also worked on various lifting techniques.... (Full Story & Photos)