The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is seeking firefighters, emergency medical technicians & administrative members. Training is provided and the benefits are great.

Getting started with the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department

· At least 16 years of age
· No training required for new members
· Complete application to include full criminal background check
· Completion of pre-basic training after membership approved
· Completion of Firefighter I within 12 months of membership
· Attendance at monthly meetings and occasional special events

Benefits of joining the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department

· Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided and all courses taken can  be transferred to a college for credits
· Retirement: Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
· Scholarships: for college students through county and state organizations
· Tax Break: $3,500 Maryland state tax break incentive for volunteers

For More Information stop by the station, give us a call 301-475-8996, or fill out an application 

New Member Application

Watch the St. Mary's County Volunteer Reqruitment Video

 

If you catch Leonardtown VFD in action and take pictures or you have questions or comments you can forward them to the members@ LeonardtownVFD@lvfd1.org

Engine 14, and Engine 10 Run 3rd due house fire January 28 - At 21:53 hours companies 7, 2, 1, Water supply 5, EMS 79, and EMS 29 were dispatched to 25848 South Sandgates Rd in Hollywood for a reported working house fire. Engine 14 responded with a lieutenant and 5, and Engine 10 responded with Chief1B and 6 Firefighters. Chief 7 Arrived on the scene at 21:56 hours to find a single story structure with fire showing from side A. Engine 72 arrived next dropping a supply line from Three Notch Rd and South Sandgates to the residence. 72’s crew then ran a 1 ¾ line to the front door and made an aggressive attack on the fire. Engine 14 arrived on the scene and was advised by command to stage there apparatus on Three Notch Rd prior to South Sandgates Rd. Engine 14’s crew then went to work pulling off pieces of siding from the residence on the A/B corner of the structure to help the attack crew with mop up of the hot spots. The fire was contained within minutes of the first engines arrival. Good job to all the crews that operated on the scene. Chief 7 held the Hollywood Command. There were no injuries reported. Company 1 units were in quarters at 22:29

Engine 14 and Truck 1 respond for working fire January 25 - On January 25, 2010 Companies 5, 1, 2, 59 and 19 were alerted to a working house fire behind 37665 Louis Bailey Road. Engine 51 responded to the call arrived to find a fully involved two story house. The crew began an attack on the fire after extending the handline. Engine 14 arrived and pulled into the driveway. Crews extended several lines from Engine 14 and crews went to work extinguishing the fire. Crews battled heavy flames for an extended period of time before bringing the fire under control. Extensive overhaul was conducted by all crews until all the hot spots were extinguished. The F ... (Full Story)

House Burning January 24 - Members from the Leonardtown Fire Department attended a live house burning in Seventh District. The training was run by the Members and Chiefs on the Seventh District Fire Department. This was an excellent training for the members that attended the drill, as they received training with actual fire conditions and were able to observe the behavior of fire. Engine 12 was the fill in piece for Seventh District’s Fire Due. Engine 12 did not run any calls. Member Attended: Asst Fire Chief Andy Bell Deputy Fire Chief Richie Tippett Chief Engineer Warren Trossbach Engi ... (Full Story)

First due House Fire January 13 - On Monday morning members of Company 1 were attending the funeral for Auxiliary Life Member Mary Jane Scully. While at the funeral, fireboard dispatched a 1st due house fire at 22758 Lawrence Avenue. Firefighters from Leonardtown and Hollywood responded seconds after dispatch from the funeral detail. Engine 51 filling in at Station 1, arrived on the scene of a 2 story duplex with a fire in the kitchen. Fireboard then upgraded the 1-12 box to a working fire. Moments after Engine 51 arrived on the scene and pulled the primary attack line, Truck 1 and Engine 72 were approaching the scene awa ... (Full Story)

Company 1 Runs 2nd Due House Fire January 6 - On 1/5/10 at 1511 hours, Companies 2, 1, 5, 29 and 19 were alerted for a working house fire at 29415 Point Lookout Rd. in Morganza. First arriving units found a single story, single family dwelling with smoke showing from the roof. Engine 14 arrived shortly after the attack crew from Engine 24 had made entry into the residence. There was heavy smoke damage through out the house which was caused by a furnace over heating and catching on fire. Engine 14’s crew cut the power off to the residence so that the remainder of fire attack could be finished. Engine 14’s crew also checked the attic f ... (Full Story)