A big thank you to Village Liquors in Chaptico for their generous water donation!

With the intense summer heat, keeping our volunteers hydrated is critical during calls, training, and community events. We truly appreciate it!... (Full Story & Photos)

William Archie Pilkerton, Jr, 96 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on June 28, 2025 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Archie was born on December 21, 1928 and was the son of the late William Archie Pilkerton, Sr and Helen Mae Wood Pilkerton.

Archie is predeceased by wife Mary Phyllis Pilkerton, whom he married at St. Joseph’s Church in Morganza, MD in September 26, 1953. They ... (Full Story & Photos)

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Shelly L. for her families generous donation of Water and Gatorade!

As summer progresses, it's crucial for our local volunteers to stay hydrated to serve you effectively. No matter where you live, every fire department values and benefits from such thoughtful donations.... (Full Story & Photos)

This week, Mechanicsville Volunteers had the opportunity to walk through the new Aldi and Weis buildings under construction in Charlotte Hall.

Walkthroughs like these help us better understand building layouts, construction materials, and safety features all crucial for effective emergency response and firefighter safety.

Big thanks to the crews on site for letting us take a look!... (Full Story & Photos)

A BIG THANK YOU to SMECO for joining us on drill night to provide an informative Hot Line Demonstration for our members.

This hands-on training was a great opportunity to learn about the dangers of power lines and the importance of electrical safety on emergency scenes!... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Mike Emmart, the winner of the Auxiliary Fishing Trip Raffle!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to Congratulate the Chopticon High School Softball Team on winning the Class 3A State Championship Title last night in College Park. We were happy to provide a send off and grateful for the assistance from Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department to help bring them home champions as well! Congratulations ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members attended the MIEMSS Star of Life Awards yesterday. 8 members received the Maryland Star of Life award due to their actions on a motor vehicle accident with entrapment that saved a life in our first due last year.

Congratulations to the following members:
Fire Chief Ryan Raley
Assistant Fire Chief Mark Trowbridge
Captain TJ Faunce (Pictured)
Bill Hemming
Keith Hemming
Landon Johnson
Callen ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Amy Copsey. Please keep the Copsey and Guy families in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Amy Copsey joined the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary in April of 1997. Throughout her many years of service, she gave her time and talents to support the Auxiliary. Amy held the office of Secretary ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 1103 hours, Squad 2 responded to a single motorcycle crash on All Faith Church Road in Mechanicsville.

Squad 2, Medic 102, and Ambulance 297 arrived on scene to find one injured occupant. Due to the severity of the injuries, a medevac helicopter was requested.

Maryland State Police Trooper 7 was dispatched, with the landing zone set up at Prompt Care for transport to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 0832 hours, Squad 2 was dispatched to a high-impact crash near Burger King in Charlotte Hall on Three Notch Road. The gray sedan reportedly rolled multiple times after rear-ending a truck at high speed.

Chief 2, Squad 2, and Engine 23 arrived to find both vehicles upright, with the truck coming to a stop nearly 400 feet down the road. No one was trapped. Chief 2 assumed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 29th, while Engine 23 was filling in at Waldorf Co. 3, several members participated in a planned drill.

Utilizing our Arizona Vortex and the rope rescue cache on Rescue Squad 2, several members reviewed confined space access procedures and setup for an Arizona "Doortex".

Join our Team @ mvfd.com/join or visit our station on Monday or Wednesday evenings to learn more!... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 1100 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to the intersection of Three Notch Road and Mount Zion Church Road in Mechanicsville for a serious motor vehicle collision with reported entrapment.

Dispatch reported: "MVC - Trapped | Three Notch Rd @ Mount Zion Church Rd | Mechanicsville | Units: ST2, SQ1, SQ2, A296, ST29 | Vehicle overturned, reported entrapment."
Multiple 911 callers ... (Full Story & Photos)