Last week was National Emergency Medical Services Week and we honored all of our EMS workforce! EMS providers include a wide range of individuals who are state and nationally certified to include Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, drivers and aides. Our EMS providers are often overlooked for their vital role in our community. The men and women in this line of ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the SDVFD&RS took the opportunity to hone their firefighting skills on Sunday, May 2, 2021 by attending an acquired structure live firefighting training scenario hosted by the Bay District VFD. Firefighters were able to practice the proper use of protective gear and equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire behavior, search and rescue procedures, hose line evolutions, ventilation, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 3, 2021 at 0752 hrs., the Second District VFD&RS was alerted for a structural fire located at 18774 Mckay's Beach Rd. Valley Lee. Chief 6 (Henderson) arrived on the scene and advised St Mary's County Emergency Communications of a working fire, and established the McKay's Beach Road Command. Engine 61 arrived shortly with lieutenant 6A and the crew was tasked to pull a 1 3/4" attack line ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SDVFDRS was alerted for a structure fire on Flat Iron Road, Great Mills March 29, at 1038 am. Water Supply 6 (Swann) arrived on scene with a working structure fire. Chief 6 (Henderson)arrived shortly afterwards assuming the Flat Iron Road command advising St. Mary's to have 1st. arriving engine drop a supply line at the driveway and proceed to the structure pulling two 1 3/4 lines. Engine 132 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 10th, 2021, President of the SDVFDRS Auxillary, Ms. Robin Dove, on behalf of the Auxillary presented a check in the amount of $40,000 to Chief Lyn Henderson and President Eddie Stauffer.
Ms. Dove stated that the past year has been hard for everyone and coming up with unique “COVID-19 friendly" fundraisers presented its challenges. Despite those challenges, the hard work and dedication from ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sadness that the Officers and Members of the Second District VFD&RS announce the passing of Life Member John P. “Chuck” Charles on December 9, 2020.
Chuck joined the Department in 1992 focusing on the emergency medical services. He became an EMT, and soon established himself as one of the more reliable daytime responders. During his active years, he was always rewarded with one of ... (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)