At 1205 hours, Station 2 was alerted for the engine and tanker to 13420 Ryceville Road in Charles County for the working house fire.

Engine 23, Tanker 2, and Chief 22B made the response.

Engine 23 arrived and picked up Charles Engine 23's supply line. Crews reported to side "Charlie" for a well advanced basement fire that had extended into Division 1 as well as the attic. Chief 22B was assigned ... (Full Story & Photos)

The St Mary's County Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) has named Fire Chief Joe Gould the first recipient of its Hometown Hero Award in the firefighter category. Chief Gould will be officially honored on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in recognition of his exceptional dedication to the fire service and his unwavering commitment to the local community.

As the longest-serving Fire Chief of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

m., Bay District Volunteer Fire Department units, alongside several local departments, were dispatched to the 20000 block of Renaissance Court in Lexington Park following reports of a structure fire.

Upon arrival, units found a shed fully engulfed in flames, with the fire rapidly spreading to a nearby wooded area. Crews from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded with multiple units, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

m., emergency medical services (EMS) were dispatched to Bollywood Masala, located at 23418 Three Notch Road, following a reported motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, EMS crews discovered a three-vehicle collision, with one of the vehicles having struck the restaurant building, resulting in structural damage.

Initially, the fire department had not been dispatched to the scene; however, after assessing ... (Full Story & Photos)

There is no charge for participation, but we are especially interested in vendors offering items related to fire departments, emergency services, and public safety.

If your business aligns with our event's theme or you would like to be involved, we invite you to reserve a spot. Please reach out to Joe Gould at jgould@bdvfd.org for more details and to secure your space.

We look forward to working ... (Full Story & Photos)