On January 29th, 2026 at approximately 4:13 am, Charles County Communications dispatched a structure fire on Powerline Place in Indian Head. Chief 8A arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing on side A of a single family home. Due to the recent snow and ice, the residence was extremely challenging to access. Chief 8A requested multiple brush trucks to access the residence. Hughesville Volunteers ... (Full Story)

At approximately 9:42 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Hopewell Place for the Structure Fire. Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2, and Squad 2 made the response. La Plata VFD arrived on scene with fire showing.

Hughesville units arrived on scene and Squad 2 was assigned to complete a primary search of the basement. Once complete, the crew assisted with opening up exterior walls on the Bravo and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 6AM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted back to Caroline Circle for the structure fire. The caller advised the solar panels on the roof were sparking and the fire was spreading. Waldorf Engine 32 arrived on scene to find fire showing through the roof, again. Squad 2 arrived on scene and the crew assisted with opening up the remaining walls and roof along with extinguishing the remaining ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 25th at approximately 12:20 am, Squad 2 was alerted to Caroline Circle in Waldorf for the house fire. Squad 2 and Chief 2B made the response. While responding, Charles County Communications advised they were receiving multiple calls for the house on fire. Waldorf Engine 32 arrived on scene on a one story single family home with fire showing through the roof and requested the working fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 24th, 2026 the Southern Maryland Region went under a snow emergency plan due to inclement weather hitting the area. The Snow Emergency Plan went into effect at approximately 11:49 PM. Hughesville Volunteers pulled together to ensure there was around the clock coverage for the Hughesville community and surrounding areas. The storm brought several inches of ice and snow, along with frigid ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 22nd at approximately 2:45 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 29000 block of Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville for the brush fire. Engine 22, Tanker 2 and Brush 2 made the response. Mechanicsville volunteers arrived to find an approximate 100' x 50' fire spreading. Mechanicsville and Hughesville Volunteers worked together to extinguish the fire. Units operated on the scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 21st at approximately 2:45 PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Wood Glen Drive for a brush fire. Chief 2, Engine tanker 2, Tanker 2, Engine 22 and Brush 2 made the response. Chief 2 arrived on scene to find a brush fire that extended into a log pile. Brush 2 began extinguishing the fire while Engine Tanker 2 supplied them. Engine 154 from Dentsville VFD arrived and assisted. Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 20th at approximately 11:36 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 39000 block of Clooney Neck Road for the structure fire. Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2 and Chief 2A made the response. Mechanicsville Volunteers arrived on scene to find a one story single family home with fire showing. Hughesville Units arrived a short time later and assisted with extinguishing. Tanker 2 assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 17th at approximately 8pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to St Charles Pkwy and Post Office Road for the motor vehicle collision with one on fire. Squad 2 cleared from another call in Waldorf and immediately responded along with Battalion Chief 2A. Engine 22 also made the response from quarters.

Battalion 2A arrived on scene to find a two vehicle collision with one vehicle on fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 31st at approximately 3:07PM, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 6900 block of Carrico Mill Road for the Structure Fire. Chief 2, Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2, Brush 2, and Paramedic Ambulance 2 made the response.

Engine Tanker 2 arrived on scene to find an approximate 10x16 shed fully involved with fire and extension into the wood line. Engine Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 31st, 2025 at approximately 10:20 am, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 5400 block of Gallant Green Road for the structure fire. Chief 2, Engine Tanker 2, Engine 22, Tanker 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 2 made the response.

Engine Tanker 2 arrived on scene to find a pile of rubbish on fire extending to nearby brush. The brush was threatening a derby car, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 10th around 6:45 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Three Notch Road in the area of Charlotte Hall School Road in St. Mary’s County for the motor vehicle collision with subjects trapped. Squad 2, Chief 2A and Paramedic Ambulance 2 responded. Units arrived on scene to find a two vehicle collision with one person trapped. Squad 2 and St. Mary’s Squad 2 worked together to rescue the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 3rd at approximately 0618 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Malcolm Road in the area of Regina Avenue for the motor vehicle collision with injuries. Squad 2, Chief 2A and Paramedic Ambulance 2 made the response. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle collision. The operator of the vehicle was evaluated for injuries by Paramedic Ambulance 2, and transported with non-life ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 3rd at approximately 9:26 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 800 block of Copley Avenue in Waldorf for the structure fire. Chief 2, Chief 2A and Squad 2 made the response. The first arriving units from Waldorf advised the fire was "working" which prompted the working fire dispatch. This dispatch included Engine 22, which made the response with Chief 2B.

Upon arrival, Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 22nd at approximately 7:30 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Olivers Shop Road and Edelen Drive for the subject not breathing. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Chief 2B, EMS Chief 2A, Squad 2 and EMS Utility 2 made the response. While enroute, Charles County Communications advised that there was a vehicle into the trees and the operator was on the ground with CPR in progress. Units arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 11/22/2025 at 5:29 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 2300 Block of Delight Court in St Leonard, Calvert County for the structure fire. Engine 22 made the response. Fire units from Calvert County arrived on scene to find a single family dwelling fully involved with fire. Subsequently, Command advised defensive suppression operations only. Engine 22 arrived on scene and was placed in ... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 19th at approximately 2:23 pm, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to St. Charles Parkway and Smokey Mountain Drive for an MVC with subjects trapped. Squad 2 was in the Waldorf area after clearing a gas leak. Chief 2A also responded on the run.

Chief 2A arrived on scene and established command. Squad 2 arrived shortly after and was assigned to the extrication group. Squad 2 confirmed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the morning of November 17th at approximately 3:50 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to October Place in Waldorf for the multi-family structure fire. Chief 2A and Engine 22 made the response.

Waldorf units arrived on scene to find fire showing on the “Charlie” side of the building. Engine 22 arrived a short time later, picking up a supply line for PG Engine 840 assigned to the back of ... (Full Story)

On November 16th at approximately 11:50 pm, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Bryantown Rd for the barn fire. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Engine Tanker 2 and Tanker 2 made the response.

Units arrived on scene to find an approximate 15' x 15' garage fully involved with fire. The structure was completely destroyed. There was some minor extension to the surrounding trees/brush ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for Operational Firefighters, EMT’s, Ladies Auxiliary, or Administration members. As a volunteer department, more hands make light work. The Hughesville VFD operates with one Engine, one Engine Tanker, one Tanker, one Rescue Squad, one Brush Truck, one UTV, and one Volunteer staffed BLS Unit. We handle 1,200-1,300 runs each year, and we offer ... (Full Story & Photos)