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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
"Proudly Serving with Pride, Dedication, and Commitment Since 1934"
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Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department accepts applications year-round. There are a variety of positions available for everyone. All training & equipment is provided FREE! Numerous benefits include:
- MD Income Tax Incentive Program
- Length of Service Awards Program
- Scholarship Programs
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
- Fire Science Degree
- & Much More
Submit your information TODAY! Assistance will be provided to help you through the process. We look forward to you joining our team.
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Engine 22 Engineering/Pre-Construction Meetings Update
Mechanicsville Volunteers, September 11
The Assistant Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Apparatus Committee Chairman are wrapping up the engineering/pre-construction meetings in Appleton, Wisconsin for the new Engine 22. The members reviewed the entire build plan for the new engine and made adjustments as needed with the progression in technology and construction options for this unit from our 2016 Engine. The unit will be a very close ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighters Respond to South Earnshaw Way House Fire
Mechanicsville Volunteers, September 08
At 1340 hours, Engine 2 and Tanker 2 were alerted to South Earnshaw Way in the first due for the reported house on fire. Engine 24(DFC Raley), Tanker 2(SO Faunce), Engine 23(Capt. Burroughs), and Chief 2(Trowbridge) quickly made the response with 13 volunteers.
Engine 24 arrived first and found a one story, single family home with smoke showing from all 4 sides of the home. Engine 24 conducted a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Squad 2 Runs Single Vehicle Overturns on Budds Creek Road
Mechanicville Volunteers, August 15
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 18:07 hours, Squad 2 was alerted for the reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the area of Budds Creek Road and Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville.
Squad 2 arrived on the scene to find a single pickup truck off the roadway and on its roof with all occupants out of the vehicle.
Two children were evaluated for injuries. All patients signed care refusal ... (Full Story & Photos)
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USPS Vehicle Catches Fire in Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville Volunteers, August 08
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 1253 hours, Engine 2 was alerted for the report of a vehicle fire in the area of 29697 Vincent Circle in Mechanicsville. Engine 24 responded with 4 personnel.
Crews arrived on the scene to find a USPS vehicle on fire and deployed the front bumper attack line while personnel extinguished the fire in under 15 minutes.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was requested ... (Full Story & Photos)
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House Fire in the 2-01
Mechanicsville Volunteers , August 02
At 1634 hours, Engine and Tanker 2 were alerted with mutual aid departments for the house on fire at 30505 Vinessa Court in Charlotte Hall.
Units arrived to find smoke showing from the Charlie and Delta Sides. Once the 360 was complete, fire was showing from side Charlie and thru the roof.
Firefighters advanced a couple lines into the structure and had the fire knocked down quickly with extensive ... (Full Story & Photos)
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House Fire in the 2-01 Area Box
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Storm Keeps Company 2 busy
Mechanicsville Volunteers, July 29
On July 29th, a Severe Thunderstorm moved through the area sending Mechanicville Firefighters on 19 calls in less than 6 hours. All calls were handled simultaneously.
00:06:44*Wires/Pole Down Transformers*39502 GOLDEN BEACH RD*GUNTHER DR*MECHANICSVILLE*CO2**POWER LINES SPARKING* 23:11:31*Tree Down*37575 CHAPTICO RD**MECHANICSVILLE*TOKEN OAK LN*CO2*OUR LADY OF THE WAYSIDE CHURCH*TREE BLOCKING ROADWAY* - 21:18:42*Breathing ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Wednesday Night Training
Mechanicsville Volunteers, July 26
On Wednesday, July 26, members participated in a modified Candidate Physical Ability Test, which involved Donning Turnout Gear, Advancing Hose Lines, Ladder Raise & Extension. Equipment Carry, Dummy Drags, and to finish off, questions to test their knowledge and expand their learning within the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.
Contact us Today to learn more about becoming a Mechanicsville ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Elkhart Brass Demo
Mechanicsville Volunteers , July 12
On Wednesday, July 12th, our members and members of the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department did a demo with Elkhart Brass and Maryland Fire Equipment Corp. to work on making sure our attack lines are outfitted with the best possible nozzle combination to achieve our needs.
We’d like to thank our reps for attending and helping us this evening obtain some valuable information and calculations.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rest in Peace Brice. We’ll Take it from Here
Mechanicsville Volunteers, July 07
On Thursday, July 7th, The Naval District Washington Fire Department Company 13 and the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department with the support of every Fire Department in St. Mary’s County, many departments from across the region and country, numerous EMS Departments, and many County, State, and Federal agencies laid to rest Firefighter Brice C. Trossbach.
Brice was killed in the line of duty in ... (Full Story & Photos)
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