Preston J. “Stink” Downs

May 25, 1958 – September 3, 2020

Preston officially joined the department in 1974 even though he had been coming around the firehouse since he was 14. He was the chairman for the Children’s Christmas Party in 1978 making sure everything was ready for Santa’s arrival and all chance (raffle) books were sold. He was voted in as Fire Prevention Officer in 1981. Preston was ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1536 hours, Rescue Squad 2, Squad 1002, and Surrounding EMS units were alerted to Point Lookout Road and Three Notch Road for the MVC, involving an RV into the woods with the operator trapped.

Chief 2 arrived first and confirmed the driver trapped and established command. Rescue Squad 2 arrived moments later and went to work to free the operator. Rescue Engine 22 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, at 0949 hours, Rescue Squad 2 was alerted to respond to 8245 Keech Road in Charles County for the Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment.

Rescue Squad 2 made the response momentarily after dispatch. Chief 1015 and Engine 1015 arrived and confirmed a pick up truck on its side with the driver trapped.

Squad 1002 and Rescue Squad 2 arrived and worked on stabilization and extrication ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, August 31, 2020, at 1547 hours, Utility 7 came across the radio advising they were on the scene of an MVC in front of Fowler Industrial Park, with one patient trapped and the vehicle on fire.

St. Mary’s Communications alerted Company 7, Squad 7, Squad 2, and surrounding EMS Companies. Rescue Squad 2 w/6 personnel and Chief 2 made the response immediately.

Utility 7 requested a helo ... (Full Story & Photos)

The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services has launched the Text-to-911 emergency notification system. Available statewide, this service provides an additional way for residents to reach emergency services.

Text-to-911 messaging may be used by those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have a speech disability. Additionally, the service can be used by people who may be in situations where ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, August 17, 2020, the Mechanicsville Firefighters went to one of our normal drafting sites to practice Rural Water Supply Operations. Our Operators put their skills to test by obtaining a draft from a single intake without using the primer. Once all Operators performed this task, drill shifted by maximizing Engine 23's 1250 GPM pump. Operators utilized 3 intakes, and obtained a rate of ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 4th, Tropical Storm Isaias moved through the area sending Mechanicville Firefighters on 43 calls in 24 hours. Engine 23, Squad 2, Rescue Engine 22, Brush 2, Command 2, Car 2, MSU 22, Utility 2, & UTV 2 handled all calls simultaneously.

As a whole, St. Mary's County Volunteer Fire & EMS handled a total of 134 calls throughout the day.

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This weekend Training Captain Burroughs, Firefighter Ianiero, and 2 Members from La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. traveled to Charlottesville Virginia for a large scale Water Supply Drill.

This drill was a two day class that focused on rural water supply and maximizing hydrant operations in many different forms. This is vital to our department and all information covered in class will be ... (Full Story & Photos)

Exciting news! Our Member and good friend Joey Owens' photo has been selected to be a part of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) 2020 Times Square Video to kickoff the Virtual NYC Buddy Walk! The photo will be featured on two adjacent Clear Channel Jumbotron screens and live-streamed online alongside more than 500 other individuals with Down syndrome on September 12, 2020, starting at 9:30 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Firefighters of Mechanicsville would like to thank PJ Forrest and his guys with PJ Forrest Towing for their continued support with our training on Motor Vehicle Extrication. PJ has been a very big help this year and it has allowed our guys to continue to perfect their skills.... (Full Story & Photos)