Santa is coming to town and his mode of transportation will be on the back of a fire truck!

Throughout the holiday season, The Second District Fire Department & Rescue Squad will be making their way around with Santa, blowing the siren to announce his arrival! The community will have the chance to come out and get a glimpse of the jolly man himself and take part in the holiday cheer.

They will ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mark your calendars! The Second District VFD&RS will be hosting their 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Santa & Mrs. Claus and their elves will be there to light the tree at 6:30 PM. I even heard that the Grinch may show up. There will be lots of fun, games, giveaways, food and more. Please see the flyer for more details.... (Full Story & Photos)

We had a spook-tackular time as the SDVFDRS hosted their third annual Boo Thru on Friday, November 1st. One hundred plus cars Boo’d their way through the transformed fire bay as members promoted an evening full of Halloween fun and a little fright. Thank you to all of the members who participated and the community members who came to check us out! It was an evening to remember! We can’t wait to see ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1, in all Maryland counties.

Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change ... (Full Story & Photos)

The National Weather Service has issued a special Weather statement for our area.

Elevated fire conditions are expected due to dry conditions and
gusty winds. Relative humidity values around 20 to 30 percent are
expected along with sustained westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and
gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine
fuels.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Vol. Fire Department and Rescue Squad hosted a successful fire prevention day on October 11th, welcoming 56 homeschooled and daycare children from the community. This event was designed to teach young participants about fire safety in a fun and interactive way, ensuring that the learning process was both enjoyable and informative. It provided a fantastic chance for the children ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SDVFD&RS will be supporting the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad as they are collecting items for Disaster Relief for Southwestern VA, North Carolina, and Tennessee. They are collecting bottled water, non perishable food and manual can openers. Toiletries like toothbrushes and paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, hair brushes and combs. Diapers, feminine products, Depends, baby wipes, first aid ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is thrilled to share that we will be hosting a fire prevention event tailored for homeschooled and daycare children in our community. This fun and interactive experience aims to teach
crucial subjects like fire safety tips, the significance of smoke detectors, and emergency procedures in the event of a fire. Additionally, children will ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District VFD&RS is happy to announce that our Charter Fishing Trip Raffle winner was Michelle Trossbach of Callaway, MD. The winner was announced at our 2nd Annual Summer Beach Party on August 24. Congratulations Michelle!
The trip was donated by North Star Charters, Captain Butch Cornelius.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, September 14, at 11:05 the Second District Volunteers and St. Mary's County DES responded to the area of Point Lookout Road & Lily Lane for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 6B was in the area and arrived within a minute of dispatch and advised there was a single vehicle into the ditch and that there was a single patient for check up. Squad 6, Ambulance 6, Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)