At 0235 hours companies 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, EMS 19, and EMS 29 were alerted for a possible house on fire in the area of Colton’s Point Rd and Dr. Johnson rd. across from Chopticon High School.

Chief 5A was the first to arrive locating and advising incoming units that’s it would not be a house it would be a 60x30 barn fully involved. Engine 10, Engine 24, and Engine 52 arrived on location simultaneously. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Maryland State Police efforts to educate motorists and enforce Maryland’s ‘move over’ law continued in June with a focused initiative that resulted in thousands of traffic stops.

During the month of June, troopers statewide issued 1,165 citations and 2,594 warnings for violations of Maryland’s move over law. Troopers used each traffic stop as an opportunity to clearly inform drivers of the move over ... (Full Story & Photos)

The 1st Annual Firefighter Skills Challenge will be held August 2nd from 5 pm. to 8 pm. at the Southern Maryland Brew & BBQ Fest which will be held at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds. Visit the website for details on concert information, BBQ contest, kids zone, ticket information and many other activities for all ages. Go to www.somdbrewbbq.com for more information on the weekends events. ... (Full Story)

Company 1 was well represented at Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention during the week of June 14 thru June 20, 2014. Members of the department attended business session during the week long convention in Ocean City and took time out to view the many displays and visit fire equipment vendors at the convention center. We were pleased that the department was able to have our new 2014 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday June 6th members departed the station with Truck 1 headed for Colonial Beach, VA to attend the 63rd Annual Potomac River Festival Parade.

This parade is unique in that it is a lights and siren parade. Units have to arrive a little early for this parade and open all their compartments for a white glove inspection and answer a few fire related questions. After all the apparatus is inpspected ... (Full Story & Photos)