A two- night "Vacation Home Raffle" with 4 different properties to choose from. 3 of the properties are in Solomons, MD and 1 is in Ocean City, MD. Winner gets 2 consecutive nights at the property of their choosing to be used between September 10, 2025 and May 21, 2026, based on availability. Some restrictions apply. The drawing is on August 19th 2025.
Please refer to flyer for additional details.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is thrilled to congratulate the St. Mary's County Fire/EMS recruit classes on completing their rigorous training programs this school year! Classes were held at the James A. Forrest Vocational and Technical Center in Leonardtown. Courses were taught by Maryland certified emergency services instructors from the University of Maryland, Maryland ... (Full Story & Photos)

Help us in saying THANK YOU to our EMS members this week!

This EMS Appreciation Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated volunteer EMS members who serve with unwavering commitment, compassion, and professionalism.

Your tireless efforts—day and night, rain or shine—make a lasting impact in the lives of our community members. Whether responding to emergencies, providing life-saving care, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 6:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025, a severe storm rushed through the County causing significant property and tree damage throughout the area. The volunteers from. Second District responded to several events in the area throughout the evening and the following morning.

Please do not approach downed power lines. Contact SMECO to report any downed lines and contact 9-1-1 if you happen upon ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, April 26th, James Matthew (Matt) Bowes was inducted into the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Hall of Fame for 2025.
Matt joined the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad in 1988, when he was 18 years old and continued in various duties and titles throughout his 37 years of service, along with raising a family and working full time. Throughout the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is proud to announce the following awards and accomplishments at the Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman's Association Convention & Parade on April 26/27 in Leonardtown.

Our Fire Prevention and Public Education Program won 2nd Place in the Class IV Division.

Best Appearing Rescue Engine in the Association
2nd Best Appearing Rescue Boat ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please see flyer for more details. Donations of baked goods for auction please contact Jennifer at 301-247-9288.
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On April 16, 2025, members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad participated in a training session to sharpen their vehicle extrication skills using the newest and most advanced Hurst extrication tools.

Extrication tools are essential in emergency rescue situations, allowing first responders to cut through metal, remove doors, and gain access to patients trapped in vehicles. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members and guests of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad and the Auxiliary celebrated their 74th Anniversary and Installation of Officers on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Rocky Woodburn was the Master of Ceremony for the event.
Following a delicious meal catered by Rita B Catering, the program commenced.

Joe Gould, Past President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s ... (Full Story & Photos)

For this Throwback Thursday, we’re taking it back to a historic fire that destroyed a landmark in the Leonardtown community!

On June 8, 1956, the St. Mary’s Hotel, a very popular destination for lodging in Leonardtown, Md. erupted in flames just before 4am! The twenty or so occupants that evening were able to escape the three-story structure, using fire ladders and leaping from the 2nd and 3rd floors ... (Full Story & Photos)