Fire & Rescue

50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

50 Year Service Award for Chief Dave Summers of Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad

Chief Spalding and her membership recognizes Chief Dave Summers of the Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad for 50 years distinguished volunteer service to his community and Charles County. In addition, he served Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department as a Chief Officer. He also received a proclamation from our county commissioners for his service. Congratulations Chief Summers.
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No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

No Injuries Reported After Single Vehicle Accident in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at approximately 5:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Chingville Road the area of  Vibbert Lane in Leonardtown for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway after striking a tree and multiple mailboxes. The single occupant/operator signed...
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Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

Male Flown to Trauma Center After ATV Accident in Mechanicsville

On Sunday, January 6, 2019 at approximately 3:50 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to 27861 Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, at the Maryland International Raceway for the reported impaling/traumatic injury. Dispatch advised responding units that the 911 callers reported fire and rescue personnel will need to access the victim from Maryland International...
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Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

Woman Transported to Area Burn Center After Kitchen Fire in Lexington Park

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, and NAS Patuxent River responded to 45993 Great Mills Court, in Lexington Park for the reported kitchen fire with one person injured. Crews arrived on  scene to find a 2-story apartment complex with nothing evident from all sides of the building....
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Police Investigating Dirt Bike Accident in Dunkirk That Left 18-Year-Old in Critical Condition

Police Investigating Dirt Bike Accident in Dunkirk That Left 18-Year-Old in Critical Condition

On Sunday, January 6, 2019, Members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 4134 Ferry Landing Road, in Dunkirk, for the report of a collision involving 2 dirt bikes. Upon arrival it was determined that a Yamaha dirt bike operated by Michael Paul Wolford, 18, of Huntingtown, and a Suzuki...
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Two Escape with Minor Injuries After Head-on Crash in Mechanicsville

Two Escape with Minor Injuries After Head-on Crash in Mechanicsville

On Saturday, January 5, 2019 at approximately 3:30 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of New Market Turner Road and Hidden Valley Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a head-on style collision. Two...
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The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association Regrets to Announce Passing of Past President Jacqueline Olson

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association deeply regrets to announce the sudden passing of Past President (2013-2014) Jacqueline Olson. Jackie is the wife of Chief Jay Olson and mother of Lieutenant Tyler Olson of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. Jackie is a life member of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company, joining on September 1, 1990....
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2018 Squad Member of the Year Awarded to County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse

2018 Squad Member of the Year Awarded to County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse

County Volunteer EMS Chief Guy Yesse received the 2018 Dr. Henry L. Burke Memorial Service Award recognizing him for his distinguished service to the Charles County Association of Emergency Medical Services and it’s member departments during the 2019 Installation of Officers Banquet on Friday evening. Congratulations to Chief Yesse, well deserved award.  
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Sixteen Year Old Charged with Arson and Manufacturing a Destructive Device in Waldorf

Sixteen Year Old Charged with Arson and Manufacturing a Destructive Device in Waldorf

A Deputy State Fire Marshal has charged a sixteen year old male with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred in the 9000 block of Pep Rally Lane in Waldorf. The Investigator was requested by firefighters, who responded as a result of the 911 call. On January 2, 2019, at approximately 5:30 p.m....
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Motorized Scooter Crashes in Car in Lexington Park

Motorized Scooter Crashes in Car in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive, in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a scooter. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle had been struck by a scooter. The operator...
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Hit and Run in Clements Under Investigation

Hit and Run in Clements Under Investigation

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to the area of Colton Point Road, and Oakley Road for a motor vehicle accident. Police arrived on scene to find a single vehicle, a Chevrolet pick-up truck had struck a guardrail and the driver had fled the scene after being picked up...
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No Injuries Reported After Cement Truck Overturns in Charles County

No Injuries Reported After Cement Truck Overturns in Charles County

On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at approximately 10:25 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Billingsley Road and St. Patricks Drive, in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials. Crews arrived on scene to find a single cement truck overturned with the single occupant out of the vehicle and uninjured....
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Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

Another Reminder of the Importance of Motorists Adhering to the State’s “Move Over” Law

A crash this morning in Montgomery County highlights the importance of motorists adhering to the state’s “Move Over” law. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at approximately 6:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack stopped a suspected impaired driver on Interstate 270 North prior to Shady Grove Road. Four troopers were on the...
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One Person Transported to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

One Person Transported to Trauma Center After Striking Tree in Leonardtown

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 12:40 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Sunnyside Road, and Bacon Road in Loveville, for the reported motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway and into a tree, with the vehicles engine compartment on fire. The single...
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One Injured After Head-on Motor Vehicle Accident in Callaway

One Injured After Head-on Motor Vehicle Accident in Callaway

On Monday, December 31, 2018 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Medic 1 from the St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support unit, called in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Piney Point Road and Point Lookout Road with one subject trapped. Police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene and found two vehicles in...
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VIDEO: Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in California Injuries Two Children and Three Adults

VIDEO: Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in California Injuries Two Children and Three Adults

On Sunday, December 30, 2018, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Shady Mile Drive and Three Notch Road in California, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway in a t-bone style collision with two patients trapped, and citizens...
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Motor Vehicle Accident in California Sends Two People to Hospital

Motor Vehicle Accident in California Sends Two People to Hospital

On Saturday, December 29, 2018 at approximately 11:30 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Chancellors Run Road, and Buck Hewitt Road, in California for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find 3 vehicles in the roadway involved in a t-bone style collision. Two patients were transported...
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Serious Crash in Prince Georges County Sends Two to Trauma Center

Serious Crash in Prince Georges County Sends Two to Trauma Center

On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at approximately 11:50 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to Pennsylvania Ave, and Crain Highway in Prince Georges County, for the reported serious motor vehicle accident with one vehicle reportedly overturned and on fire with subjects trapped. Firefighters from Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived on scene to...
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Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park

Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Accident in Lexington Park

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at approximately 8:55 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Hermanville Road in Lexington Park, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a t-bone style collision. Two...
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Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in California

Motor Vehicle Accident Reported in California

On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police fire and emergency personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Miramar Way, in California, for the report of a motor vehicle accident. One person had to be extricated from their vehicle by firefighters, three others were also injured. Updates will be provided as the...
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17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

17-Year-Old Boy Killed on Christmas in Glen Burnie After Being Struck by Vehicle

On Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 7:45 p.m. officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a pedestrian accident on eastbound Rt. 100 and Oakwood Road in Glen Burnie. Preliminary investigation showed that a group of juveniles were attempting to cross Rt. 100 on foot. While crossing the eastbound lanes, two...
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Fire Departments in Calvert County Rescue Missing Dog Found on Cliff on Christmas Eve

Fire Departments in Calvert County Rescue Missing Dog Found on Cliff on Christmas Eve

On Monday Morning, December 24, 2018, firefighters from Solomons, Huntingtown, Dunkirk and Prince Frederick Volunteer fire department assisted a family who’s dog had fallen over a cliffs edge in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Chief 2 from Prince Frederick was lowered to the dog via a rope system by crews from Solomons, Huntingtown and Dunkirk,...
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VIDEO: Third Motor Vehicle Accident on FDR Boulevard in California Since Opening

VIDEO: Third Motor Vehicle Accident on FDR Boulevard in California Since Opening

There have been 3 motor vehicle accidents at the intersection of  FDR Boulevard and First Colony Boulevard, in California, two of them have been considered serious. On Monday, December 24, 2018 at approximately 3:05 p.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to First Colony Boulevard and FDR Boulevard in California, for the reported serious motor...
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14-Year-Old Boy Charged with Arson of Family Home in Waldorf

14-Year-Old Boy Charged with Arson of Family Home in Waldorf

Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a fourteen-year-old male with arson charges stemming from a fire that occurred yesterday in the 4000 block of Blue Bird Drive in Waldorf. Investigators were requested by firefighters after extinguishing a bedroom fire inside the two-story townhouse. On December 23, 2018 at approximately 12:30 p.m. firefighters from Waldorf...
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VIDEO: Vehicle Strikes Pole & Catches on Fire in Early Morning Great Mills Car Crash

VIDEO: Vehicle Strikes Pole & Catches on Fire in Early Morning Great Mills Car Crash

On Monday, December 24, 2018 at approximately 2:20 a.m., police fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Flat Iron Road, and Shady Drive in Great Mills, for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle on fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a vehicle off the roadway and on fire with...
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