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Units from Charles County, St Mary’s County, Calvert County, King George County VA are currently to working on two different working house fires.
One fire in La Plata off of Kerrick Drive and the second in Faulkner off of Brunswick Road.
We ask that you remain clear of these areas and please yield to any responding emergency vehicles. Units will be operating in the area for an extended period ... (Full Story)
On April 9th at approximately 5:50AM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to 15110 Burnt Store Road at Hotel Charles for the structure fire. Engine 22, Tanker 2, Chief 2, Chief 2A, Chief 2B made the response.
Engine 22 arrived on scene of a two story commercial building with nothing evident. Crews advanced a line to the second story and located smoke on the second floor. The crew quickly located ... (Full Story & Photos)
Hughesville Volunteers and multiple surrounding departments are on the scene of a working brush fire in the area of 14220 Oaks Road. Please yield to responding emergency vehicles and we ask that you remain clear of the area to allow fire department resources unimpeded access. Forestry is enroute with dozers to assist and tankers will be responding through the area delivering water. ... (Full Story)
On February 20th at approximately 6AM, Hughesville Volunteers along with the Charles County Hazardous Materials Team were alerted to Leonardtown Road and La Plata Road for the fuel leak after a collision. Squad 2 made the response.
Squad 2 arrived on scene to find a MVC involving a tractor trailer with a ruptured saddle tank. Squad 2 diked the roadway to prevent the fuel from running off road and ... (Full Story & Photos)
On 1/23/2025 Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 9100 block of Leonardtown Road for the motor vehicle collision with reported subjects trapped. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Squad 2, Engine 22, Paramedic Ambulance 28 and Ambulance 27 made the response.
Units arrived on scene to find a two vehicle head on collision. Chief 2A established command and Chief 2 took the extrication ... (Full Story & Photos)
On January 18th, 2025, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Leonardtown Road and Old Leonardtown Road for the motor vehicle collision with entrapment and one on fire. Battalion Chief 2, Squad 2, Engine Tanker 2, Engine 22, and Paramedic Ambulance 28 made the response.
Squad 2 arrived on the scene first and discovered a three-vehicle collision with nothing on fire. After ... (Full Story & Photos)
On January 14th at approximately 0530 hours, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Leonardtown Road and Gallant Green Road for the Motor Vehicle Collision with subjects trapped. Engine 22, Chief 2, Chief 2B, Brush 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 made the response. While responding, communications advised all occupants were now reported out of the vehicles. Units arrived on ... (Full Story & Photos)
On January 12th, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 4500 block of Roosevelt Drive in North Beach for the house fire. Engine Tanker 2 and Tanker 2 made the response.
The first arriving units from Calvert went on the scene with a two-story single-family home that had fire through the roof. They estimated the home to be 5,000 square feet or more.
On January 11th, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Scarlett Oak Road in La Plata for the house fire. Chief 2 and Engine 22 made the response.
The first arriving units arrived to find a fire showing from an attached garage with an extension into the house. Chief 2 arrived on scene shortly after and assumed Incident Command. Engine 22 arrived and established a water supply as the crew reported ... (Full Story & Photos)
Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad would like to extend our condolences to Montgomery County Fire Rescue on the Line of Duty Death of a firefighter while working on the scene of a house fire.
On January 11th, the Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a structure fire and requested assistance from Montgomery County. Shortly after arrival, a Montgomery County firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)
On January 9th, 2025, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 4000 Block of Cortona Drive in Calvert County for the house fire. Chief 2A and Engine Tanker 2 made the response. Engine Tanker 2 was dispatched as the 5th die engine company.
The first arriving units found a two-story single-family house well off. Shortly after units began an aggressive fire attack, a partial collapse occurred, causing ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday January 3rd at approximately 807PM, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to the 23000 Block of Aquasco Road in PG County for the Motor Vehicle Collision. Chief 2B, Squad 2, and Paramedic Ambulance 28 responded. While responding the assignment was upgraded to subjects trapped. Units arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle collision with two subjects trapped, one in each vehicle. Squad 2 quickly ... (Full Story & Photos)
Chief Scott Herbert & 2nd Vice President Mike Roberts with their respective awards
On Friday, January 3rd at the Charles County Volunteer Banquet, many volunteers throughout the County were recognized for their countless years of service to the citizens of our County.Two volunteers from Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad were recognized for dedication and commitment in keeping Hughesville, and Charles County, successful and safe.
On December 26th, at approximately 649PM, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Olivers Shop Road and Burnt Store Road in Hughesville for a motor vehicle collision with one on fire. Chief 2B, Squad 2, Engine Tanker 2, EMS Chief 2A, and Paramedic Ambulance 2 responded to the scene.
Chief 2B arrived on the scene to find a two-vehicle collision with one vehicle well off. ... (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.
LAFD's DEI bureau faces cuts in mayor's proposed budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Bureau of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion faces major cutbacks as Mayor Karen Bass proposes folding it into another division amid political pressure and budget cuts