On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1132 hours, Company 2 and surrounding stations were dispatched to Cooney Neck Road in Mechanicsville for a reported residential structure fire, with multiple callers reporting black smoke coming from the residence.

Chief 2A, Engine Tanker 24, Engine 23, Tanker 2, and Squad 2 responded, along with units from the Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Bay District, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 0329 hours, firefighters from Mechanicsville and nearby departments were dispatched to the 41100 block of Bishop Road in Mechanicsville for a reported structure fire. Initial reports indicated that a greenhouse was on fire, with chemicals and fertilizers stored inside. All occupants and animals had already vacated the area.

Crews arrived to find a greenhouse ... (Full Story & Photos)

Get your orders in for your Super Bowl wings! This is a pre-order event only. See flyer for details. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) along with the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, took our brother James W. “Jimmy” Burroughs to his final resting place but not before taking him for one more stroll through the bays where he walked daily for exercise. Jimmy had 70 years of service with MVFD and was well-respected by those in the department. He ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Board of Director, Life Member, and Past President James “Jimmy” Burroughs. Jimmy passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19th, around 8:00am surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy dedicated an extraordinary 70 years of service to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and was also a charter member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:15pm, firefighters were dispatched to the 27000 block of Mt. Zion Church Road for a reported structure fire with multiple 911 calls.

Chief 2, Chief 2A, Engine 22, Engine Tanker 24, Engine Tanker 224, and Tanker 2 responded with 16 volunteers, along with assistance from the Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Hughesville, and Seventh District Fire Departments.

Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, the Mechanicsville Volunteers held our annual elections to select our 2026 leadership team. We are proud to announce the elected officers for the upcoming year:

President: John Montgomery
1st Vice President: Keith Turner
2nd Vice President: Jackson Miller
Secretary: Darene Kleinsorgen
Treasurer: Tommy Kidwell
Assistant Secretary: Karen Montgomery
Financial Secretary: Frank Kleinsorgen
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The Queen of Hearts game has taken a pause for the winter. We are taking a pause because Drift Inn closed for the winter on Sunday, December 21st. Drift Inn plans to reopen on Friday, February 6th and that's when the Queen of Hearts will resume. Thank you to all who have been playing the game and contributing to this great fundraiser for MVFD.

Reminder -- this game (#3) gives you a chance to win ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to the Calvert Light Guys for installing our new Christmas lights on our station. We also want to thank Hollywood VFD for bringing Truck 7 to assist the Calvert Light Guys, at the last minute, to install the lights around the tower.

And last but definitely not least we want to thank our community for participating in our Queen of Hearts games at Drift Inn. Some of our portion of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mary Ellen Caywood “Peggy” Lee, 91 of Mechanicsville, MD died December 6, 2025, in Lexington Park, MD with her loved ones by her side.

Born November 6, 1934 in Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Grace Raley Caywood and Alexander Caywood. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. “Bobby” Lee whom she married on June 14, 1958 atChrist Church in Chaptico, ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Deloris "Dee" Louise Ellis, who passed away on November 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Theresa Ragusa.
Born with a generous heart and an unshakable spirit, Deloris devoted her life to her three sons, who were her greatest source of pride. Her love extended even ... (Full Story & Photos)

Check out the Line Dance and Holiday Bazaar events that are coming up. See attached flyers for more information. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past year the department has been actively engaged in assessing our capabilities and exploring products to enhance our abilities on incidents that pertain to the Heavy Duty Rescue we operate. This has included many demos, classes and drills utilizing outside vendors, instructors, and the broad knowledge from many of our members with experience from other jurisdictions.

Just under a year ... (Full Story & Photos)