Over the past two weeks, Rescue Squad 8 has been used multiple times to assist with the High School Cadet Program as they complete their Rescue Technician/Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue program. Three of the students in the program are members of the TDVFD and are see great benefits by being able to complete this training with our equipment. The Rescue Squad will return one more time Friday as the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the weekend, our crew traveled to the C & O Canal Lock 6 to complete our periodic refresher training on swift water rescue skills. We had a total of 16 technicians make the trip for the training, including one from Cobb Island VFD. The crews performed personal and team-based skills, as well as boat-based rescues. This type of training is invaluable and prepares us for the rising water situations ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Squad 8, Chief 8, and Duty Officer 8 responded to a collision with entrapment in the 9100 block of Bowie Road in Company 4’s area. Duty Officer 8 arrived with Ambulance 4 and confirmed one occupant was trapped in the vehicle. Rescue Squad 8 arrived and assisted RE-4 with the extrication. Chief 8 held the command. Two occupants were transported to trauma centers for treatment.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 8-2, Tanker 8, and PA8 responded to a collision with a vehicle on fire on Port Tobacco Road near Mopar Place in Ironsides. Engine 8-2 arrived and quickly stretched a line to extinguish the fire. The occupants had fled the area prior to arrival. The area was searched for victims, but none were located. Other units were returned to service.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join us in congratulating two of our members on their recent graduation from the Washington, D.C. fire academy. Alex Matthews and Jake Horta spent the past 8-9 months in the academy for the DCFD and now being their probationary assignments.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our members spent the Saturday morning training on pump operations and flowing master streams. This allowed additional drivers to get acclimated with drafting with our new engine. Just before noon, Engine 8-2, our 2026 Pierce Enforcer Engine was placed in service. The unit will now run as the front-line engine.... (Full Story & Photos)

Mark your calendars for our annual craft and vendor fair. This event was a huge hit last year. This is a great opportunity to buy some early Christmas gifts or holiday decor for your home.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, Fire Boat 8 was special requested to a structure fire on Cuckold Creek Road in Company 6’s area. The Fire Boat made the long trip down the river and pulled up to the dock to provide water supply. We were able to provide a continuous water supply from the creek to flow aerial master streams for the extensive overhaul that was needed for this fire.... (Full Story & Photos)