On Tuesday April 27th, at 1537 hours Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to Covington Road in “Dog Patch” for a Barn Fire.

While Rescue Squad 2 was enroute, an obvious “header” was noted and Chief 1002 requested the Working Fire Upgrade and a Tanker Taskforce. This alerted Tanker 2 to the run also.

First arriving units found a barn well involved and collapsed on the ground, 2 trailers on fire, and fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 2258 hours, Fire and EMS responded to the area of Budds Creek Road and Deep Falls Road in Chaptico, for the motor vehicle collision reported serious with one vehicle “cut in half”.

Chief 2B arrived on the scene to find a vehicle off the roadway that had struck a tree with the vehicle cut in half and the single occupant trapped.

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22:58:45*MVA SERIOUS*25050 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On March 29th, 2021 at 1900 hours your Mechanicsville Volunteers conducted a drill at an acquired structure we have in the first due. Crews were tasked with a “run-in” which is to operate as the first due engine and special service at a structure fire. During the “run-in” the Engine Company became trapped and had to call a mayday. The Rapid Intervention Team was then required to make entry and rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

Another Sunday, another day the dedicated Volunteers of Mechanicsville are out drilling.

This morning following an early AM MVA with injuries, members went out back to the “training pad” to continue working with members on their Rescue Squad Check-Off books.

Crews worked for about two hours on vehicle stabilization, using various pieces of equipment, and then finished off the exercise with completing ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, March 15th, just prior to 1130 hours, Company 2 and surrounding companies were alerted to Forrest Hall Drive for a garage fire.

Engine 23, Engine 24, Tanker 2, Tanker 224, Rescue Squad 2, Chief 2, and Chief 2B made the response. Chief 2 and Engine 24 arrived to find an attached “lean-to” with fire showing from it.

Engine 24 deployed an attack line and knocked down all visible fire. Mechanicsville ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, March 14th, members staffing the station met with several newer members working to complete their Rescue Company Books. Crews worked on numerous vehicle stabilization techniques.

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On March 4th, 2021 - The Mechanicsville Volunteers bid farewell to Rescue Engine 22. The unit has been sold to the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Department in Caroline County, Maryland.

The unit served us well for the past 11 years, and we can’t wait to see updates of it serving the citizens of Greensboro.

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January 21st, 2021 - The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department is placing Rescue Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, at 0142 hours, Rescue Squad 2, Rescue Squad 1, and surrounding EMS units were alerted to Point Lookout Road @ Chaptico Road for an MVA with reported one patient trapped.

Chief 2B, Chief 1B, and Squad 2 arrived on scene to find the vehicle unoccupied. Crews surveyed the area for the occupant and found nothing. Units returned to service.... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with a heavy heart that the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Life Member Roger Wayne Copsey. Wayne passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Wayne is survived by his wife Judy Copsey and daughters Amy Copsey and Jenny Connelly. Wayne joined the department in July of 1968 and was an active member until his death. Wayne ... (Full Story & Photos)