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MVC with Extrication Engineer Brad Saunders, October 10 On October 10th at 7:59 AM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Poplar Hill Road and Zeemar Pl, in Waldorf, for the motor vehicle crash with subjects trapped. Squad 2 responded to the scene. While responding, Waldorf VFD arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision with people trapped. Squad 2 arrived on scene and immediately went to work assisting Waldorf. Squad 2’s crew removed the “B” ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crash with people trapped Engineer Brad Saunders, October 08 On October 8th at 6:09 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Mechanicsville's first due in St. Mary’s County for the crash with people trapped. Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 27 responded. While enroute, St. Mary’s Squad 2 arrived to find a two vehicle collision with one person trapped. Squad 2 arrived a short time later as the extrication was concluding and assisted with moving the patient ... (Full Story & Photos)

Structure Fire Engineer Brad Saunders, September 08 On September 8th at 340PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 8900 block of Flour Court in Waldorf for a house fire. Waldorf Units arrived on scene of a two story single family home with smoke showing. Squad 2 responded after clearing a call nearby. Upon arrival Squad 2 was assigned to conduct a secondary search of the residence to ensure all occupants were accounted for. While completing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motor Vehicle Collision Firefighter/EMT-B Brad Saunders, August 27 On August 27th at 7:08 PM, Hughesville Volunteers responded to Gallant Green Road in the area of Bassford Road for the motor vehicle collision. Squad 2, Engine 22, Ambulance 27 and EMS Chief 2A responded. Engine 22 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision where the vehicle left the roadway striking a telephone pole. The operator of the vehicle was located uninjured. The remaining units ... (Full Story & Photos)

Extrication Motor Vehicle Collision Firefighter/EMT-B Brad Saunders, August 26 On August 26th at 1:00 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 28700 Block of Thompson’s Corner Road in Mechanicsville for the motor vehicle collision with people trapped. Chief 2 and Squad 2 made the response. Squad 2 and Chief 2 arrived to find a two vehicle collision involving an SUV and a tractor trailer. The SUV was on its side with the operator trapped in the vehicle. Squad 2 began extrication ... (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.

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