The region’s top volunteers gathered in Huntingtown April 29 and 30 for the 70th annual Convention of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA). In addition to an early afternoon memorial service, the Saturday, April 29 convention schedule included a meeting, dinner and awards ceremony.

The current president of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Dale Bowen, ... (Full Story & Photos)

There's no question that being a police officer or firefighter is a dangerous job, but more first responders die of suicide than are killed working.
Mounting research points to untreated post-traumatic stress disorder as a main cause. Some Marylander's are trying to reverse the trend.

"As a young cop, you're putting your mouth to a dead child's lips, and trying to give them CPR. We had a young 15-year-old ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Calvert County Fire-Rescue-EMS High School Recruit Program participated in the Skills USA Regional Competition on February 4th, 2017 Hosted by Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. The Skills Regional Competition consist of a modified C-Pat agility test, Skills Competition and a written exam which students compete among their peers, Charles County and St. Mary's County High ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Past Chief / Past President and Life Member Warren Douglas Gott.
Warren joined the Calvert County Volunteer Fire Department, now known as the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, in 1957 as an energetic teen with a desire to serve his community. During the last 59 years he has served our department operationally ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday September 11th, 2016 all Calvert County Fire Rescue EMS Departments were invited to the 8th Annual "Volunteer Appreciation Day". Every Volunteer received a T-shirt and all the Food they could possibly Eat. The Kick Ball Championship Trophy went to "Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department". The Corn Hole Championship Trophy went to "Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department".

We would ... (Full Story & Photos)