Tonight, we send a huge shoutout to one of our members and local business owner, Steve Mruk. Yesterday, while returning from training, our ATV trailer experienced mechanical issues that rendered it out of service. Steve, owner of Potomac Lawns, graciously offered the use of one of his trailers to allow us to keep our ATV in service while our trailer is being repaired. Thanks, Steve!... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, several members trained towards becoming certified operators on ATV-8. Our training program includes a wide range of tasks. Our members must be proficient with off road operation. Most of the incidents the unit responds on are medical in nature, however we also have the ability to fight fires with the unit. Today, the members practiced drafting from a small stream to simulate firefighting ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, Fire Boat 8, Airboat 8, and Boat 8A assisted with a search for a person in the Nanjemoy Creek. The units were staffed with a total of 8 volunteers, and additional crews remained at the station. Fortunately, the search ended when the person was located at a nearby residence.

These photos show the view from inside Fire Boat 8. For night operations, we use a combination of electronics to ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, crews were alerted for an inaccessible terrain rescue off of Mason Springs Road. ATV-8 was used to transport the patient out to the ambulance. The patient was flown to a local trauma center for evaluation and treatment.... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, we provided standby coverage for another triathlon at Smallwood State Park. We thank our mutual aid partners from Nanjemoy VFD, Benedict VFD, Cobb Island VFD, Charles County Dive Rescue, Ironsides VRS, and Charles County MICU for provided staffing and apparatus to assist.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, our crews worked with the Charles County Department of Emergency Services Recruit Class to review EMS responsibilities on an auto extrication scene and patient removal.... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, our station and mutual aid partners from Nanjemoy VFD, Benedict VFD, Cobb Iand VFD, Potomac Heights VFD, Charles County Dive Rescue, Ironsides VRS, and Charles County MICU provided EMS and water rescue coverage for the first triathlon event of the year at Smallwood State Park. In total, 45 volunteers staffed this event.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to our newest EMT, Annastasia Walker. She completed the long process of becoming a National Registry EMT a few months ago, and has recently completed all department requirements to be in charge of the ambulance. In her day job, she is actively serving our country with the United States Marine Corps.... (Full Story & Photos)