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Calendar Fire EMS Total
2022 417 742 1159
2021 1,050 1,795 2,845
2020 997 1,655 2,652
2015
2014 918 1,487 2,405
2013 975 1,775 2,475
2012 990 1,545 2,645
2011 912 1,489 2,401
2010 918 1,540 2,458
2009 947 1,653 2,600
2008 1,006 1,639 2,645
2007 1,010 1,465 2,475

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HVFDEMS PIO, September 07

Today, Hughesville volunteers went into the community to help spread smoke alarm awareness. Volunteers targeted the Charlotte Hall portion of our first due by visiting 46 total residences. Members of Hughesville inspected current smoke alarms to ensure their proper installation and operation, as well as assisted with installing six smoke alarms in residences. We would like to remind everyone to check ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Charlotte Hall Fatal Collision

Safety Officer Brad Saunders, September 01

On September 1st at approximately 7:04 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to St. Mary’s County at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Golden Beach Road for the motor vehicle collision extrication. Squad 2 immediately made the response.

Hughesville Squad 2 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle rollover collision. The crew quickly went to work extricating the patient who was trapped ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Safety Officer Brad Saunders, August 17

On August 17th at approximately 0100 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alert to Prince Frederick in Calvert County for the house fire in the 4900 block of Sandy Point Road. Engine Tanker 2 and Tanker 2 made the response.

First arriving units from Prince Frederick arrived to find a working fire with fire in the garage that extended into the attic.

Hughesville units arrived and assisted with shuttling ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Raffle and Social Media Update

HVFDEMS PIO, August 12

In an effort to keep all of our followers updated, our Facebook page is currently under review/suspended for content. As we work through this hiccup, feel free to continue to follow our updates on Instagram at:

https://www.Instagram.com/hvfdems_res2cue

Or on our website at:

www.hvfdems.org


We will resume drawings when of Facebook page is re-instated to full status. Please continue to check back ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Rick Feist, August 10

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off (2) Steelers vs. Ravens tickets, (1) Parking Pass in Lot H, plus $200 for food and drinks.

https://go.rallyup.com/ravens-steeler-tickets

116 tickets left $10.00 a ticket

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn Live on Hughesville’s Facebook page.

After the drawing, the winning individual will be contacted to arrange ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Win $100 Domino's Pizza Gift Cards

Firefighter Rick Feist, August 09

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off $100.00 Domino's Pizza Gift Cards.

https://go.rallyup.com/dominospizza-aug2024

73 tickets left $2.00 a ticket

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn Live on Hughesville’s Facebook page.

After the drawing, the winning individual will be contacted.

You will not receive an individual number but an email confirmation once ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Rick Feist, August 07

Hughesville Volunteers submitted a grant to the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant in an effort to receive funding to assist with replacing expired or damaged “bunker gear,” the protective clothing firefighters wear. Hughesville submitted the grant in coordination with other departments in Charles County, including Benedict VFD, Tenth District VFD, Dentsville VFD, and Bryan’s Road VFD.

The announcement ... (Full Story & Photos)

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2023-2024 Banquet Video

Firefighter Rick Feist, August 07

On August 3rd, 2024, Hughesville Volunteers gathered and celebrated another year of service to our community. During our annual awards banquet, our 2023-2024 video was released. Several members worked to combine this video from various responses throughout the year. You can check out our video through the link below.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uSBpdgbXrRg&feature=youtu.be

... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Rick Feist, August 06

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off $100.00 TGI Fridays Gift Cards.

https://go.rallyup.com/tgifridays-aug24

71 tickets left $2.00 a ticket

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn Live on Hughesville’s Facebook page.

After the drawing, the winning individual will be contacted.

You will not receive an individual number but an email confirmation once a ticket ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Current online Raffle

Firefighter Rick Feist, July 31

Win $100 Domino's Pizza Gift Cards
73 tickets left $2.00 a ticket
https://go.rallyup.com/dominospizza-aug2024

Win $100 TGI Friday Gift Card
71 tickets left $2.00 a ticket
https://go.rallyup.com/tgifridays-aug24

Win Steelers vs Ravens Tickets
116 tickets left $10.00 a ticket
https://go.rallyup.com/ravens-steeler-tickets

Win a Whole Hog
58 tickets left at $10.00 a ticket
https://go.rallyup.com/wholehog

HD ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Rick Feist, July 31

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off a whole hog.

https://go.rallyup.com/wholehog

58 tickets left at $10.00 a ticket

The hog will be processed, freezer-wrapped, labeled and frozen.

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn on Facebook Live.

You will not receive an individual number but an email confirmation once a ticket is purchased.

You must be 18 years ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Win a 2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Firefighter Rick Feist, July 31

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off a 2024 HD Fat Boy.

https://go.rallyup.com/hd-fatboy

371 tickets left $50.00 a Ticket

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy Motorcycle is displayed at All American Harley Davidson in Hughesville.

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn Live on Hughesville’s Facebook page.

The winner can take $12,500.00 cash instead of a motorcycle.

After ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Rick Feist, July 31

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off a chance to win 50 tickets toward our main HD Fat Boy package.

Take a chance at winning 50 tickets toward our main HD Fatboy package. For this, we will only sell 250 tickets for $10.00 a chance.

https://go.rallyup.com/fatboy-2ndchance-2

50 tickets for the winner
(1) winner
76 Tickets left
$10.00 PER TICKET

***Our Facebook page has ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Win a CAN-AM Renegade 650 ATV W/LINQ LUGGAGE RACK

Firefighter Rick Feist, July 31

Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department & EMS will be raffling off a CAN-AM Renegade 650 ATV W/LINQ LUGGAGE RACK.

https://go.rallyup.com/renegade-650

172 tickets left $50.00 a Ticket

Once all tickets are sold, the winner will be drawn on Facebook Live.

After the drawing, the winning individual will be contacted to arrange to pick up both items.

You will not receive an individual number but an email ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Safety Officer Brad Saunders, July 27

On July 27th, some of your Hughesville Volunteers took in some pumps training on the down time between calls.

Engine Tanker 2 responded to the SMECO draft site, where we had current pump operators and pump operators in training practice on drafting techniques with and without a primer. After completing the evolutions, Engine Tanker 2 responded back to the station.

Once at the station, Squad 2 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Motorcycle Collision

Safety Officer Brad Saunders, July 27

On July 27th at approximately 0045 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Burnet Store Road for the MVC involving a motorcycle. Squad 2, Chief 2B, EMS Chief 2A, and Paramedic Ambulance 27 made the response.

Squad 2 arrived on the scene and discovered a single-vehicle collision where a motorcycle struck a deer, ejecting the rider. Chief 2B arrived and established the command. Squad 2 quickly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Safety Officer Brad Saunders, July 17

On July 17th just after 8PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Oaks Rd and Independence Dr for the motor vehicle collision. Squad 2 made the response. Squad 2 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that struck a tree. The operator of the vehicle was okay and did not require medical attention. Squad 2 removed part of the tree to allow the tow truck access to remove the vehicle. Once the vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Garage Fire

Safety Officer Brad Saunders, July 04

On July 4th at approximately 10:28 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Huntingtown in Calvert County to the 600 block of Walton Road for the structure fire. Tanker 2 immediately responded. While enroute, station 2 was alerted for the engine company, starting Engine 22 towards the scene.

Engine 22 was placed in service shortly after responding.

Tanker 2 arrived on scene and assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Plumage Lane structure fire
Plumage Lane structure fire

Severe Weather Leads to a Surge of Responses

Safety Officer Brad Saunders, July 02

On June 30th at approximately 8 pm, severe weather moved through the area bringing rain, high winds, and hail subsequently leaving a path of storm damage. During that timeframe, Hughesville Volunteers responded to over 20 emergencies in Hughesville and local areas, including two structure fires, one shed fire, multiple wires/trees down and several other emergency calls. Prince Frederick Road was shut ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Structure Fire

Safety Officer Brad Saunders, June 10

On June 10th at approximately 10:20 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to 40300 block of Wolfe Dr in Mechanicsville for the structure fire. Engine 22, Tanker 2 and Engine Tanker 2 made the response. First arriving units went on scene with fire through the roof. Engine 22 arrived moments later and went to side Charlie where they assisted with fire suppression on Division 2 (2nd floor) using a ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The reflective address signs clearly mark your address for all emergency personnel to identify 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.

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