Fire & Rescue

Governor Hogan Orders All U.S. and State Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Frederick County Captain Joshua Laird

Governor Hogan Orders All U.S. and State Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Frederick County Captain Joshua Laird

Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement: “Maryland has lost another of our true heroes—Captain Joshua Laird, a 21-year veteran of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, lost his life in the line of duty yesterday while bravely responding to a fire in Ijamsville. On behalf of all Marylanders, we extend...
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UPDATE: Two Arrested, Released within 24 Hours After Large Disturbance and Fight at Wawa in California

UPDATE: Two Arrested, Released within 24 Hours After Large Disturbance and Fight at Wawa in California

UPDATE 8/12/2021: On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 12:50 a.m., police responded to the Wawa located at 23141 Three Notch Road in California, for the reported active disturbance with fights inside of the store. Upon the arrival of deputies, they observed a large crowd gathered inside the store watching a fight. The suspects were...
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No Injuries Reported, Red Cross Assisting Family Displaced After Electrical Fire in Waldorf

No Injuries Reported, Red Cross Assisting Family Displaced After Electrical Fire in Waldorf

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 11:20 a.m., firefighters from Waldorf and surrounding departments responded to 923 Copley Avenue in Waldorf, for the reported smoke in a residence. The 911 caller reported smoke in the residence, a structure fire assignment was dispatched, with dispatchers informing all occupants to exit the residence and wait...
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VIDEO: Maryland State Fire Marshal Investigating Historical Shed Set on Fire in Prince Frederick

VIDEO: Maryland State Fire Marshal Investigating Historical Shed Set on Fire in Prince Frederick

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:40 a.m., firefighters responded to 70 Church Street in Prince Frederick, for the reported structure on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a large shed fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire in under 15 minutes. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshals...
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No Injuries Reported, Family Displaced After Accidental Electrical Fire in Hughesville

No Injuries Reported, Family Displaced After Accidental Electrical Fire in Hughesville

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, at approximately 7:40 p.m., firefighters responded to 16290 Prince Frederick Road in Hughesville, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from a two-story single family residence. Firefighters found a fire on the first floor which extended to the surrounding area. The fire was...
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St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Children’s Day on Saturday, August 21, 2021!

St. Clement’s Island Museum to Host Children’s Day on Saturday, August 21, 2021!

Enjoy a free day of family fun in the sun celebrating the end of summer on the beautiful waterside lawn at the annual Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 11:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, a bike raffle, free snow...
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Entries for 2021 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Are Now Being Accepted

Entries for 2021 Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown Are Now Being Accepted

Registration is now open for those wishing to participate in the 46th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown. Floats, bands, schools, scouts, clubs, cheerleaders, bikes, vintage cars, horses are some of the entries which will be accepted. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021, from Ryken High School. The...
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Eight St. Mary’s County Volunteer Firefighters Save Another Firefighters Life with CPR While Training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Valley Lee

Eight St. Mary’s County Volunteer Firefighters Save Another Firefighters Life with CPR While Training at the Harry Lundeberg School in Valley Lee

On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., firefighters and staff at the Joseph Sacco Firefighter and Safety Training School located at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Valley Lee, reported one unknown aged male not breathing. The day started like any other day for the training staff, crews were performing...
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Police Investigating a Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a 17-Year-Old Riding a Scooter in Waldorf

Police Investigating a Motor Vehicle Crash Involving a 17-Year-Old Riding a Scooter in Waldorf

On August 6, 2021,  at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Billingsley Road near Sunridge Lane in Waldorf for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A preliminary investigation showed the victim, age 17, was operating a motorized scooter, which did not have operating lights,...
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No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Fire in Mechanicsville

No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Kitchen Fire in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 5:05 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Hughesville, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to 37500 Anderson Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported kitchen fire. Initial reports were smoke and flames were visible. Engine 24, Tanker 2, Chief 2 and Chief 2A responded and crews arrived on the scene...
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Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in Clements, Operator Flown to Area Trauma Center

Police Investigating Single Vehicle Collision in Clements, Operator Flown to Area Trauma Center

On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 6:06 a.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Bayside Road in Clements, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Prior to the arrival of First Responders, multiple citizens assisted the single occupant out of the vehicle. One 911...
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UPDATE: Police Make Two Arrests in Connection to Shooting at Last Drop Country Bar in Hollywood

UPDATE: Police Make Two Arrests in Connection to Shooting at Last Drop Country Bar in Hollywood

UPDATE 8/9/2021 @ 4:00 p.m.: Diamante Raquan Butler, age 23 of Lexington Park, was charged with the following: Handgun on Person Loaded Handgun on Person Loaded Handgun in Vehicle Handgun in Vehicle Firearm Possession Felony Conviction Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm Illegal Possession of Ammo First-Degree Assault (two counts) Second-Degree Assault (two counts) Reckless...
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UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident That killed 43-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE: Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident That killed 43-Year-Old Waldorf Man

UPDATE 8/6/2021 @ 8:00 p.m : On Friday, August 6, 2021, at approximately 10:30 a.m., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash in the area of Loveville Road and Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Unit was contacted and...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Anne Arundel County. Shortly before 1:55 a.m., on Thursday, August 5, 2021, troopers from the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack responded to a crash at northbound I-97 just south of I-695 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Preliminary investigation revealed...
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Firefighters Respond to Three Fires in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Firefighters Respond to Three Fires in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported outside fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from a dumpster. Firefighters extinguished the...
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VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Park Hall

VIDEO: No Injuries Reported After Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Park Hall

On Monday, August 2, 2021, at approximately 7:18 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Ridge, NAS Patuxent River, NAS Webster Field, Valley Lee, Leonardtown, and Seventh District were alerted to the 47000 block of Relative Lane in Park Hall, for the reported vehicle on fire threatening a residence. Crews arrived on the scene to find...
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Leonardtown

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at approximately 8:48 a.m., four firefighters from the Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Chingville Road in Leonardtown, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a Chrysler sedan fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished the...
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Police Investigating Hit and Run in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

Police Investigating Hit and Run in Great Mills, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at approximately 12:40 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and Pegg Road in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a rear-end style collision....
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Police Investigating Moped Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Hughesville Man

Police Investigating Moped Crash That Killed 52-Year-Old Hughesville Man

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash involving a moped Saturday, July 30. 2021. The deceased driver is 52-year-old John Mullikin of Hughesville. On July 31, 2021, at approximately 3:05 pm, patrol officers responded to the intersection of Brandywine Road and Floral Park Road in Clinton for...
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State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Arson in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

State Fire Marshal Investigating Vehicle Arson in Indian Head, No Injuries Reported

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, at approximately 11:03 p.m., 10 firefighters from the Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Stuckey Road in Indian Head, for the reported vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find a 2017 Lexus NX200t sedan fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters controlled the fire...
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VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Habitat for Humanity in Great Mills Square, No Injuries Reported

VIDEO: State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Habitat for Humanity in Great Mills Square, No Injuries Reported

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 10:55 p.m., firefighters from Bay District and NAS Patuxent River responded to the Restore – Habitat for Humanity located at 21600 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, for the reported large outside fire threatening a structure. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire showing from the rear...
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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed in Lexington Park

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Investigating 15-Year-Old Male Reportedly Stabbed in Lexington Park

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 21400 block of Prather Drive in Lexington Park, for the reported stabbing. The 911 caller was a third party and was not on the scene, and the only information provided was a 15-year-old male was stabbed and...
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Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Newburg

Two Transported to Area Trauma Centers After Head-on Collision in Newburg

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of 13050 Rock Point Road in Newburg, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with entrapment. Crews arrived on the scene in under 3 minutes and found two vehicles in the roadway involved in a head-on...
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Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire at Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center in St. Mary’s City

Firefighters Respond to Reported Structure Fire at Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center in St. Mary’s City

On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., firefighters from Ridge, NAS Webster Field, NAS Patuxent River, and Bay District responded to the Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center located at 47685 Margaret Brent Way in St. Mary’s City, for the reported structure fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from...
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Sprinkler System, Firefighters Extinguish Early Morning Structure Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

Sprinkler System, Firefighters Extinguish Early Morning Structure Fire in Lexington Park, State Fire Marshal Investigating

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 4:34 a.m., firefighters from the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department were alerted to 22278 Scott Circle in Lexington Park, for the residential fire alarm. Dispatchers received a 911 call from the alarm company reporting a 1st floor smoke detector sounding. Less than 2 minutes later, the resident called...
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