Past Call Stats
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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LaPlata Veterans Day Parade
By Safety Officer Brad Saunders
November 5, 2023
On November 5th, Hughesville Volunteers had the honor of participating in the Town of La Plata’s Veterans Day Parade. Engine 21, our antique engine, fell in line at the end of the parade with the emergency vehicles from La Plata Police, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Greenbelt Police Department , La Plata Volunteer Fire Department and the Charles County Rescue Squad. Our volunteers appreciate and applaud our Veteran's for their service! Thank you!
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