Families are invited to bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of Kids Bingo on February 22nd at the SDVFDRS Social Hall. This fun-filled event is designed especially for children ages 15 and under and promises an afternoon of games, prizes, and smiles.

Doors will open at 12:00 PM, giving families time to get settled, and Bingo games will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. The cost to participate is ... (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)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad will be hosting our 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
There will be lots of fun and food for all, including fire truck rides, kids' activities, raffles, a fire truck parade, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving on a fire truck.
Please see flyer for more details.... (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)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is gearing up for its beloved Santa Run tradition! Keep your eyes peeled and your holiday spirit high as Santa rides through our neighborhoods on a fire engine, spreading cheer and smiles.

They will be leaving the station promptly at 6:00 p.m. each night. You can follow the schedule of Santa Runs on the department’s Facebook page.

🎁 Don’t ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, November 16, just after 11:00 AM, units from Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad were dispatched to a structure fire in the 21000 block of Chancellor's Run Road, in Lexington Park.
Chief 6 arrived immediately after the first engine, establishing command at the scene. Recognizing the heavy fire conditions, the initial decision was made to establish a defensive strategy. ... (Full Story & Photos)

What an absolutely perfect day for some Halloween fun! ☀️
A massive thank you to everyone who came out for the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's Trunk-or-Treat event today! The weather couldn't have been better, and it was a spectacular sight to see all the incredible costumes—from the spooky and silly to the creative and clever!
We had a blast seeing all the amazing decorated ... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad teamed up with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command – Trooper 7 for a joint training drill focused on patient handover procedures, rescue coordination, and aircraft safety. 🚁

Crews worked side by side with the Trooper 7 flight team to review landing zone setup, aircraft hazard awareness, and the safe transfer ... (Full Story & Photos)