On Wednesday, February 25th, members of the SDVFD&RS sharpened their skills by training on vehicle fire scenarios to better understand how to plan for incidents like these and how to respond effectively when they occur.
The officers and members of the SDVFD&RS consistently train on various scenarios to maintain the knowledge and skill levels necessary for proficiency.

A special thank you to Champion ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, February 25th, the SDVFD&RS and mutual aid companies were alerted to the 20800 block of Callaway Village for a reported laundromat fire with subjects trapped. Engine 61 arrived on scene to find a one-story strip mall structure with nothing evident from the exterior. Chief 6 arrived shortly after and assumed command.

Engine 61 crews investigated and located a light haze of smoke inside ... (Full Story & Photos)

This event originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22, has been cancelled.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad announces with great sadness the passing of Life Member John G. Guy on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

John joined the department in 1994 and served the citizens of St. Mary’s County for more than 31 years. During his tenure, he held the positions of Chief Engineer and Fire and EMS Engineer for many years. In 2000, John received a Silver Medal ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join us at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds for this annual event. Please see flyer for details.... (Full Story & Photos)

Come join your local heroes on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast. Please see flyer for details.... (Full Story & Photos)

This holiday season, our community once again experienced the magic of Santa Runs—a beloved tradition that brings joy and excitement to families across our first due area. Despite challenging winter weather, our dedicated volunteers made sure the festivities went on, with only one run needing to be rescheduled.

Over the course of several evenings, our volunteers devoted more than 20 hours of their ... (Full Story & Photos)

🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community! 🚒

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad wants to send a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 12th! Seeing so many smiling faces and feeling the warmth of our community truly made the evening special.

The relationship between our community and the Second District ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, November 23rd, Members of the Second District VFD&RS, Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and NDWFD Webster Field Station 14 traveled to Kesslers Body & Equipment for a multi-department training involving various school bus incident scenarios. Personnel were provided with a presentation from Chief 4A, Bradley Cooper, which included stressing contacting the appropriate School Board for any ... (Full Story & Photos)

🔥 Dedicated Training: Low-Angle Rope Rescue Drill! 🚒
This week, your Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad was hard at work honing critical skills with a specialized training evolution focusing on low-angle rope rescue!
Under the night sky, our crews practiced the complex techniques required to safely package, secure, and move a patient (represented by our trusty training dummy) ... (Full Story & Photos)