On Saturday January 10, 2015 Calvert County Fire-Rescue-EMS Division of Public Safety sponsored their annual administrative workshop. This workshop was designed to better inform our volunteers of County practices and procedures. Topics such as budget and finance, EMS quality assurance, and much more. The day is packed with information in hope to better our day to day operations of the Fire-Rescue-EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)

Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer. Picking the tree • If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant. • Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Placing the tree ... (Full Story & Photos)

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On Tuesday October 7th during the Commissioner Meeting, the Calvert County Commissioners recognized Fire Prevention Week taking place October 5th through October 11th. They presented the Volunteer Fire Departments with a Fire Prevention Proclamation. There to except the proclamation was Chief Orval Thrasher and Susan Newton from North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Lieutenant Mark Tyrrell from ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire departments, community groups, and places of worship will join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for the 4th Annual Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters, part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Md.... (Full Story & Photos)