We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS Cadets at the recent Maryland SkillsUSA State Competition! These talented young men and women showcased exceptional skill and dedication, bringing home multiple top honors against competitors from across the state.

We are incredibly proud to announce the following results:

Firefighting Competition:
Gold Medal: Oliver Fox (Co 1)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Team Competition:
Gold Medal: Matthew Kaiser (Co. 1) & Ryan King (Co. 1)
Silver Medal: Sophia Hale (Co. 6) & Austin Cooper (Co. 3)
Bronze Medal: McKenna Boteler (Co. 1) & Hunter Simpson (Co. 2)

Their exceptional performance means that Gold Medalists Oliver Fox, Matthew Kaiser, and Ryan King have earned the prestigious opportunity to represent Maryland at the SkillsUSA National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia this June!

A huge round of applause goes out to all the cadets who participated and competed. Their hard work, countless hours of practice, and unwavering dedication were evident throughout the demanding competition. We are immensely proud of each participant for representing Calvert County Volunteer Fire-Rescue-EMS with such professionalism and skill.

Behind every successful student is dedicated guidance. We extend a special and sincere thank you to instructors Marquis Smith and Dave Barcenas. Your tireless effort, expertise, and commitment to training these cadets were instrumental in their preparation and achievements. Thank you for investing so much in the future generation of first responders!

Please join us in congratulating all our winners on their remarkable accomplishments and wishing Oliver, Matt, and Ryan the very best of luck as they prepare for the national competition in Atlanta!