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On September 27th at approximately 6:40 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 1000 block of Suffolk Drive in La Plata for the house fire. Engine 22 made the response. While responding, first arriving units went on the scene with smoke showing and asked for the working fire upgrade bringing additional units to the scene. Units located an individual inside the residence and was removed just ... (Full Story & Photos)
October 1st is fast approaching and HVFD Volunteers would like to inform the public about a change in the laws effecting child safety seats.
As of October 1st, 2022 children under the age of 2 in a motor vehicle must be secured in a rear facing child safety seat until the child reaches the height or weight limit designated by the manufacturer of the child safety seat.
On September 21st at approximately 9PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 1100 block of Bannister Circle in Waldorf for the house fire. Squad 2 made the response. Waldorf VFD arrived on scene to find a working house fire. Squad 2 arrived a short time later and conducted a secondary search of the residence for victims. After completing the search personnel assisted with salvage and overhaul ... (Full Story)
On August 5th at approximately 5:21 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Prince Frederick Road in the area of Brandywine Road for the motor vehicle collision. Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 made the response. Shortly after responding, Charles County Sheriff’s Office Units arrived on scene to find a U-Haul truck with fire in the engine compartment spreading to the passenger compartment. Squad ... (Full Story & Photos)
On August 4th at approximately 0526 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted for a stabbing. Engine 24, Paramedic Ambulance 28 and Command 2 responded. Units arrived to find a male patient with multiple injuries after being attacked. Paramedic Ambulance 28 requested a helicopter to transport the victim to an area trauma center.
Engine Tanker 2 responded to the SMECO landing pad and set up a landing ... (Full Story & Photos)
Reflective 911 Address Signs
The reflective address signs clearly mark your address for all emergency personnel toidentify easily both day and night. Made of the same tough materials as road signs these home address signs are so reflective in the dark that ambulance or fire crews don't have to struggle to read your address at night. Help us help you! Order one today $20.00 installed.
To order simply fill out the online order form print it and mail it back to to us OR you can email your order to signs@hvfdems.org and someone will be in contact with you.
3 Ohio firefighters injured in house fire
During an evacuation, there was a flashover or collapse and one firefighter fell down a flight of stairs, according to Springfield Assistant Chief Matthew Smith
