At approximately 2:44 p.m. yesterday, a devastating fire broke out at Champion Auto Parts, located at 45864 Usher Lane, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting a swift and courageous response from local fire and rescue teams.

Upon receiving the distress call, emergency personnel rushed to the scene to find the 150×75 building fully consumed by flames. The intensity of the inferno posed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Past Chief and President Danny Davis on being awarded the MSFA Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award.

This award was established by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1981 to honor over fifty (50) years of active service performed by charter member, Mr. Marbery F. Gates of Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. The initial and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heating
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries. December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, figuring in two of every five fires (40%).

Carbon Monoxide
Often called the invisible killer, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Keep these tips in mind as you and your family enjoy summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics and the Fourth of July.... (Full Story & Photos)

St. Mary's County Department of Emergency Services

In two days, Servpro of St. Mary’s and Calvert County, decontaminated a total of 47 St. Mary’s County Emergency Response Vehicles pertaining to Police, Fire, EMS and Animal Control.

This operation was initiated and lead by St. Mary’s County Government, Department of Emergency Services, EMS Division Chief, Mr. David Stamey. He was assisted by Technical ... (Full Story & Photos)

Winter storms can happen almost anywhere. They can cause us problems. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. This will help keep you and your family safe from a winter fire.

• Test all smoke alarms. Do this at least once a month. This way you will know they are working. Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Test the alarms.

• Plan two ways out of the home in case of an emergency. ... (Full Story & Photos)