The Officers and Members of the LVFD regrets to announce the passing of our past member John A. Candela. Jack served the department for over seventeen years as an active member. During that time, he served as Treasurer for a number of years. He was a faithful member always working at the annual carnival running the bingo stand. Jack served for many years as a line officer and due to working and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year firefighters from across the nation gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland at the National Fire Academy to honor their fallen brothers and sisters from the previous year, who lost their lives in the line of duty. This is a solemn event that is held dear to firefighters and the Fire Hero families who have lost a loved one serving their communities.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation created ... (Full Story & Photos)

We wanted to tell you about Fire Prevention Week coming up October 8-14, 2023! Did you know that Fire Prevention week was a direct result of a large fire in Chicago? The Great Chicago Fire burned between October 8th to October 10th, with most of the damage done on October 9th. The fire caused roughly $200 million in damages, killing around 300 people, and destroying over 17,000 buildings and structures. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deepest sympathy that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire
Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Past Chief John F. “Jake” Mattingly. Jake
Joined the department in 1952 and served as Fire Chief from 1962 - 1965 and 1967 - 1972. As
member of the department and over his many years of service he held all operational positions
in the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 16:44 hours Rescue Squad 1 (5 personnel) responded to the 23100 block of Newtowne Neck Rd. Rescue Squad 1 arrived on the scene finding a driver still trapped in a vehicle. Rescue Squad 1 advised communications that they had one trapped however did not need an additional Rescue Squad. Engine 11 (4 personnel) arrived on the scene assisting Rescue Squad 1s crew. Crews removed the driver’s door freeing ... (Full Story & Photos)