The winner of the yearlong Golf Cart Raffle was Mr. George Crooks of Mechanicsville, MD. When all was said and done, the efforts of the Financial Committee netted over $15,000.00 which will be used to help fund the new Fire/Emergency Medical Services station currently being constructed.
The Second District VFD&RS could not have had as successful a raffle without the help and encouragement from the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bring your little ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to the Second District VFD&RS for a safe candy giveaway on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM.
Safe practices are a must so facial coverings on children 2 or older are a must.
Social distancing will also be practiced.
Treats will be pre-packaged and distributed safely.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. are saddened to announce the passing of Life Member Joseph Earl “Fuzzy” Knott on October 9, 2020.
Fuzzy joined the Second District Volunteer Fire Department in 1964, serving as an active member for over fifty-six years until his passing. He was a Charter Member of the Rescue Squad when it was organized ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District VFD&RS has been awarded a Federal Grant from the U.S. Office of Homeland Security “Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program” (AFG) in the amount of $172,285.71.

The funds will be utilized to replace our current self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment. Firefighters are required to wear numerous items of personal protective equipment. Although all items ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 13th at 1926 hrs., the SDVFD&RS was alerted to a serious motor vehicle accident at 20370 Flat Iron Road near Great Mills. Chief 6A (Henderson) arrived on the scene and established the Flat Iron Command, advising a single vehicle into a tree. After surveying the scene Command advised Saint Mary's that there was no entrapment, but requested the helicopter for transport of 1 patient. Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 12, at 0605, the SDVFD&RS was alerted for a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles with subjects trapped at 20400 Piney Point Road at Take it Easy Ranch Road. Squad 6 responded with Chief 6A (Henderson) and 2. Chief 6A immediately asked for an additional engine for manpower. Squad 6 arrived on the scene confirming two vehicles in the roadway, and 2 subjects trapped. The crew from ... (Full Story & Photos)

And so, it has begun! The long-awaited start of our new Fire/EMS station has begun. Over seven years of planning and research by the dedicated New Building Committee precipitated the start of work. Endless meetings, public forums, hundreds of hours of conversations, emails, phone calls, budgeting, and planning.
On Monday, July 20, 2020, the initial excavation work at the site began.
Look forward to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, July 24, 2020, under the threat of rain, although a double rainbow appeared during the ceremony, the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. held the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new Fire/EMS station. The new station will be located on Piney Point Road, directly adjacent to the existing station.
The ceremony was attended by citizens and members of the Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SDVFD&RS Auxiliary would like to send out a big "THANK YOU" to all of our customers who supported our first Drive Through Spaghetti Dinner. It was a huge success, so much that we ran out of dinners early and had to turn away some would be customers. We sincerely apologize for that, and will try very hard to not let that happen at the next one. Thanks again everyone for the support.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc., is extremely proud to announce that two of its’ long-standing and dedicated members, Past President Joseph M. Scrivener Sr., and Past President Cindy M. Bowes, have been selected to be inducted into the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Hall of Fame. The ceremony was to have taken place on May 2, 2020 at the Annual ... (Full Story & Photos)