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Your local volunteers frequently offer donation opportunities through the mail, but we also have Venmo! Your funds help us to maintain equipment and continue to provide fire prevention in the local community. We appreciate all your support. All donations are tax deductible.
Are you a former or life member that would like to stay connected with the happenings of HVFD or future events? Please reach out to Donna McPherson at dmcpherson@hvfdems.org or Jenna Schoolnick at jschoolnick@hvfdems.org to update your contact information.
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.
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)
Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, November 05
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)
On November 1st at approximately 1:16 pm, Hughesville volunteers were alerted to the 3900 block of Northgate Place for a structure fire. Squad 2 made the response. First units from Waldorf arrived on the scene to find a "working" fire inside the residence. Station 2 was alerted for the working fire upgrade, which added Engine 22 on the response. Squad 2 arrived on scene and assisted with checking ... (Full Story)
On October 30th at approximately 0025 hours, Hughesville Squad 2 was alerted to the 3200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf for the Commercial Structure Fire. Waldorf Engine 32 was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm. Shortly after arrival, the assignment was upgraded when they discovered smoke throughout the building and a fire in the "Alpha" quadrant. Prior to the arrival if Squad 2, command ... (Full Story)
Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, October 30
While this is typically a Spring initiative, there is no better time than now to check your smoke alarms!
The following is information to help make sure all smoke alarms have working batteries, accounting for the multiple types of smoke alarms on the market and their varying battery requirements:
~Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On October 29th at 0828 hours, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to Leonardtown Rd in the area of Harley Davidson for the motor vehicle collision with one trapped. Chief 2, Squad 2, Engine 22 and Paramedic Ambulance 2 made the response. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle rollover collision. Squad 2 quickly assessed the scene and determined no one was trapped ... (Full Story)
On Friday October 17th, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to multiple incidents. We started out the morning at 0810 hours when Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Prince Frederick Road and Brandywine Road for the motor vehicle collision with subjects trapped. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 made the response. Chief 2A arrived shortly after dispatched and confirmed no entrapment ... (Full Story)
On October 12th at approximately 2120 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted mutual aid to St Marys County for the structure fire in the 38000 block of New Market Turner Road. Engine 22 and Tanker 2 made the response. First arriving units from Mechanicsville VFD arrived on scene to find a garage with fire showing. Engine 22 arrived on scene a short time later and assisted with throwing ladders, ... (Full Story)
On Sunday August 17th, Hughesville volunteers set up a driver's training course for members at the Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Team. There were several cone courses, as well as a drafting/dump site to train on the operations of the new Engine Tanker. This was the final step of driver's training before placing the unit in service. After the training ... (Full Story & Photos)
On August 10th at approximately 8:45 am, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to North Declaration Court in Waldorf for the house fire with subjects trapped. Chief 2, Chief 2B and Engine 22 responded. First arriving units from Waldorf found a two story, single family dwelling with heavy fire. A short time later, Engine 22 arrived on scene and was assigned to stretch a handline to side "Charlie". The ... (Full Story)
On July 31st at approximately 0512 hours, Hughesville Volunteers were alerted to Prince Frederick Road in the area of Welch's Acres Place in Benedict for the Motor Vehicle Collision with people trapped. Battalion Chief 2, Squad 2 and Paramedic Ambulance 28 responded. Squad 2 arrived on scene and found a three vehicle collision with one overturned off the roadway. Paramedic Ambulance 28 began assessing ... (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.
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