Please join us for our first Sip and Dab Bingo on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Make your reservations and pay in advance by going to MVFD.com/bingo. Corteau Vinyard will be on site selling wine and Sangria by the glass or bottle. All cash prizes! Pull tabs, Chinese Auction and door prizes too! Hope to see everyone there!

For more info, please contact Cynthia at
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At 1010 hours, Squad 2 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the area of Mechanicsville Road and Gander Court.

Emergency Communications advised that a single vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. Initial reports indicated the vehicle was overturned with one person trapped.

Squad 2 arrived to find the vehicle resting on its driver’s side in the tree line, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2205 hours on February 24, 2026, units were dispatched to the 36000 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in Chaptico for a reported structure fire with entrapment. 911 callers advised that a large barn was on fire with a person trapped inside. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Engine 22, Squad 2, Tanker 2, and surrounding departments responded.

​Safety 5A arrived to find a 50-by-100-foot barn with heavy fire conditions ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0637 hours on February 20, 2026, the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center began receiving several 911 calls reporting a house fire in the 39000 block of Walnut Circle in Mechanicsville. Callers reported heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story single-family home and advised that someone may still have been inside.

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On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1023 hours, Company 2 units were dispatched to Timber America, located at 40350 Big Chestnut Road in Leonardtown, for the report a Wood Mill on fire.

Mechanicsville's Engine 22, Engine Tanker 224, Brush 2, and Tanker 2 responded.

Engine 52 arrived within minutes to find a large 100-by-40-foot barn fully engulfed in flames. Command advised of a working fire and ... (Full Story & Photos)

A huge thank you to our community for coming out and supporting our Drive-Thru Car Wash Fundraiser yesterday! In just two hours, we were able to clean 58 salty vehicles after the recent snowstorm.

We would also like to thank our dedicated volunteers. This wouldn’t have been possible without you.

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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)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary held their 92nd installation of officers banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, where we recognized the accomplishments of the members and the department. Each year the banquet is dedicated to the deceased members of our department. The past years (2025) departed members were: Joseph "Eddie" Copsey, Amy M. Copsey (Aux), Lydia Dixon (Aux), ... (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)

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.

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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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