Fire & Rescue

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death in Lexington Park

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of FDR Boulevard and Millison Plaza near Nicolet Park in Lexington Park, for the reported overdose with an unknown breathing status. The 911 caller reported an unknown aged subject was found near the given location and reported the subject was...
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UPDATE Vacant House Fire in Waldorf Ruled Arson by State Fire Marshal

UPDATE Vacant House Fire in Waldorf Ruled Arson by State Fire Marshal

UPDATE: The Office of the State Fire Marshal said a passer-by reported the fire at a vacant residence that destroyed the interior of the structure. The fire that originated in a downstairs bedroom was ruled arson. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is...
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Audio: Two Die in Labor Day Drowning at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood

Audio: Two Die in Labor Day Drowning at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood

UPDATE 9/7/2020 @8:30 P.M.: A spokesperson from the Maryland Natural Resources police, identified the victims as a 37-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy from Montgomery Village, who were family members. It is believed that the teen and his uncle may have dropped off of an offshore ledge and drowned. 9/7/2020: On Monday, September 7,...
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16-Year-Old Female Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown, Maryland State Police Investigating

16-Year-Old Female Flown to Trauma Center After Single Vehicle Rollover in Leonardtown, Maryland State Police Investigating

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, at approximately 2:18 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Fairgrounds Road and Oaklea Farm Lane in Leonardtown, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle overturned in the roadway with all...
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State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoors Safety Tips as Summer Comes to an End

State Fire Marshal Offers Outdoors Safety Tips as Summer Comes to an End

With Labor Day weekend, and Maryland moving into Phase 3, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or like many, just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also increase outdoor fire risks; therefore, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci provides a few common-sense tips that will...
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Come Out and Support Your Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments While Getting Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinners!

Come Out and Support Your Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments While Getting Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinners!

Thursday, September 3, 2020 – Kona Ice at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department from 5:00 p.m., to dark! Friday, September 4, 2020 – Food Truck Friday will be held at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department – Come enjoy Olde Town Pub Wing Wagon, Uncle Macks BBQ, Blue Wind Gourmet, Day’s Off Deli, Cindy’s Taqueria, Jamaican...
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Regrets to Announce Passing of Life Member Preston J. “Stink” Downs

UPDATE: Preston Johnson Downs, “Stink” 62 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 25, 1958 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Preston Joseph Downs and Mary Emma Downs. Stink is survived by his wife Joyce A. Gatton...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

Two Transported to Area Trauma Center After RV Hits Utility Pole and Tree in Mechanicsville

On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 3:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Point Lookout Road in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find a RV off the roadway and into the...
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La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Engine with Replaced 2005 Pierce Rescue Engine Listed for Sale

La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Rescue Engine with Replaced 2005 Pierce Rescue Engine Listed for Sale

The department has taken delivery of our new Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine (Rescue Engine 1). We are excited to move forward with this newest addition to our apparatus fleet. We will have tools mounted in the compartments, train drivers on the new piece, and conduct training with the membership prior to it being placed...
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State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

State is No Longer Considering Cuts to Maryland State Police Aviation Command

Good news!! Following the Board of Public Works Virtual Meeting that was held on September 2, 2020, the proposed cuts to the Maryland State Police Aviation Division are no longer being considered. After a meeting in July of 2020, the Maryland State Board of Public Works considered multiple significant and vital budget cuts to...
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No Injuries Reported, Three Adults and Two Dogs Displaced After House Fire in Lusby

No Injuries Reported, Three Adults and Two Dogs Displaced After House Fire in Lusby

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, at approximately 10:36 a.m., firefighters responded to 9490 H G Trueman Road in Lusby, for the reported attic fire in a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find a two story residence and reported heavy fire showing from the roof, with firefighters requesting a working fire dispatch which...
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UPDATE: Two Dead & One in Critical Condition After Double Shooting and Suicide in Leonardtown

UPDATE 9/2/2020 @ 11:45 a.m.: On September 1, 2020, during a family dispute, the suspect later identified as Gregory Wayne Arnold Sr. 48, of Callaway, shot the two victims multiple times at a residence in the 22900 block of Newtowne Neck Road in Leonardtown. Victim Stephen Edward Arnold, 72, of Leonardtown, was transported to...
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St. Mary’s County Commissioners Honor Daryl Estep After Helping EMT’s Across Flood Waters to Access Patient After a Medical Emergency

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County were proud to Honor Daryl Estep from the Department of Public Works & Transportation at their Sept. 1 meeting. Daryl was nominated for recognition by the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad for going above and beyond the call of duty when he assisted EMTs in getting through flood waters...
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UPDATE: Funeral Arrangements and Obituary for Firefighter Dylan Smith

Dylan Michael Smith, 27, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on August 29th 2020 in Washington D.C. after a 4-year long battle with brain cancer. Dylan was born at Anne Arundel Hospital to Shari and Carroll Smith on June 20th 1993. He worked as an elevator mechanic for 7 years at Schindler Elevators. He’s...
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Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Homicide, Multiple Shootings and Reports of Shots Fired

Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Homicide, Multiple Shootings and Reports of Shots Fired

8/29/2020: At approximately 2:35 p.m., officers responded for reports of multiple gunshots fired in the unit block of Johnson Road in Pasadena. Upon arrival, officers met with several witnesses who reported hearing shots in the area and indicated a residence where they believed the sounds were coming from. The investigation revealed that an individual...
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VIDEO: One Injured After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville, Police Investigating as Hit and Run

VIDEO: One Injured After Rollover Collision in Mechanicsville, Police Investigating as Hit and Run

On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Alexandra Way in Mechanicsville, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle on fire and one subject trapped. Personnel from the Hollywood and Bay District Volunteer Fire Departments were...
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Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in California Shopping Center

Minor Injuries Reported After Rollover Collision in California Shopping Center

On Monday, August 31, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the PetSmart on Alton Lane and Old Rolling Road in California, for the motor vehicle accident reported serious with one vehicle overturned with one subject trapped. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway...
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UPDATE: Police Release Name of Indian Head Man Killed in Head-on Collision in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Release Name of Indian Head Man Killed in Head-on Collision in La Plata

UPDATE 8/31/2020 @ 11:30 a.m.: On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded for a report of a motor vehicle collision on Maryland Route 225 (Hawthorne Road) in the area of Adams Road in La Plata. Due to the seriousness of the collision,...
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No Injuries Reported After Concrete Mixer Truck is Struck by Train in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported After Concrete Mixer Truck is Struck by Train in Waldorf

On Friday, August 21, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Gallant Lane and Gallant Green Road in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle collision involving a Freight Train. Crews arrived on the scene to find a freight train struck a concrete mixer as the truck was crossing the railroad...
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No Injuries Reported, Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire at Regency Furniture Warehouse in Brandywine

No Injuries Reported, Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire at Regency Furniture Warehouse in Brandywine

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., firefighters from Charles, Calvert, and Prince George’s Counties responded to the Regency Furniture Warehouse located at 7900 Cedarville Road in Brandywine, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the first floor of the large commercial warehouse, and a...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Leonardtown

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Leonardtown

UPDATE: On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 12:16 am, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Budds Creek Road in Leonardtown for the report of a motorcycle crash. When patrol units arrived on the scene, deputies found the operator of the motorcycle...
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Tuesday, August 25th Commissioner Meeting Review – Food Services, Early Childhood Education, Coronavirus Relief Grants Passed

Tuesday, August 25th Commissioner Meeting Review – Food Services, Early Childhood Education, Coronavirus Relief Grants Passed

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25. During their regular work session, the Commissioners delivered two proclamations, recognized county employees, met with the Board of Education to approve multiple grants, received a briefing from the St. Mary’s County Library, and approved multiple requests from the Department of...
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Charles County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Fire and Rescue Crews, Charles County Emergency Services for Large Donations

Charles County Sheriff’s Office Thanks Fire and Rescue Crews, Charles County Emergency Services for Large Donations

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a huge thank you to the IAFF Local 4658 Professional Paramedics and EMT’s Charles County, MD and the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, which donated 355 goody bags to our officers. The bags contained drinks, snacks, hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens, and other items. Special...
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Chesapeake Beach

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Chesapeake Beach

On Monday, August 24, 2020 at approximately 8:12 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Bayside Road in the area of Camp Roosevelt Dr. in Chesapeake Beach, MD. Upon arrival units located a 2004 Lexus...
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UPDATE: One Arrested After Poker Game Argument Leads to Machete Attack in Lexington Park

UPDATE: One Arrested After Poker Game Argument Leads to Machete Attack in Lexington Park

UPDATE: On Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 12:20 a.m., Officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Ritz Drive in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. Upon arrival, police observed a male victim in front of the address with large amounts of blood on his chest and a laceration to his neck....
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