On Wednesday, July 2, volunteers with the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad participated in a training exercise focused on rural water supply techniques. This training is crucial because most of their primary service area lacks pressurized fire hydrants, necessitating proficiency in establishing continuous water supply from static sources like rivers, lakes, ponds, and even ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fishing Charter Raffle
Or Choice of Cruise**

Fish the Chesapeake Bay with Captain Butch Cornelius aboard the “North Star” where you’ll depart from St. George’s Island on a day trip for up to 8 people. Drinks and snacks are included!

Be sure to tip your Captain!

** Option to take a sunset cruise or trip to Tangier or Smith Island in lieu of fishing charter.

Ticket Prices
1 for $10
3 for $25

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Our third annual Beach Party will take place on Saturday, 23 August 2025 at our Piney Point Road Station located in Valley Lee.
Come out to join your Second District Volunteers for some fun in the sun as they provide a family-focused atmosphere for both adults and children to celebrate the end of Summer with splash down water activities, corn hole, good food, music, and other outdoor activities.

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St. Mary's County has been placed under an extreme heat warning. Please check in on your loved ones, especially the elderly. Please do not forget your pets as well. Remember the signs and symptoms of heat related emergencies and know how to respond to them. The Second District Volunteers are standing by to assist! ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

On Jun 24, 2025, at 16:41 SDVFD&RS Station 6 was dispatched for the motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles in the area of Point Lookout Rd and Piney Point Rd. Squad 6, Engine 61 and Ambulance 796 responded to the incident. Two patients were transported to a local hospital to have their injuries treated. ... (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)