2018 was a very busy year for the MVFD Volunteers.
This was our second busiest year ever with a total of 907 incidents, in 2016 we had 931.

The following is the call type break down for 2018 with some other statistics.
372 Rescue / EMS type incidents (181 accidents)
177 Fire type incidents
158 Hazardous Conditions (Fluids, washdowns, wires/trees down)
81 False Alarm incidents
65 Service calls
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Rescue Engine 22 was alerted to the area of 26051 Mechanicsville Road for the serious motor vehicle accident. Units arrived to find a single vehicle on its side into a utility pole with the operator trapped.

Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and flapped the roof to free the lone occupant. Not complaining of any injuries, a signed refusal was obtained by Ambulance 296.

Units operated for approximately ... (Full Story & Photos)

Attention all up and coming high school students!

In agreement with SMCPS and the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute the Fire & EMS program is continuing!

This program allows students to gain practical and classroom training to earn several certifications and college credits!
Students cover fire suppression courses, rope and vehicle rescue courses, Emergency Medical Technician, and others!
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On Monday just prior to noon, Company 2, 29, and SMALS were alerted to Three Notch Road in the area of Thompsons Corner Road for the MVA, one with chest pains. Rescue Engine 22(Lt. Raley) responded immediately with 4 personnel, followed by Engine 23(Capt. Bryant) moments later. Rescue Engine 22 arrived first to find a 2 vehicle, rear end collision.

The crews split up and began assessing patient ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1508 hours, the Engine was alerted to Thompson’s Corner Road in the area of White Marsh School for the vehicle fire.

Engine 23 arrived and corrected the location off of Redstone Lane and advised to start Brush 2 as the vehicle was located out in a field with limited access.

Firefighters made quick work of the fire and cleared in approximately thirty minutes. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday December 10th at 1900 hours, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department held their annual elections for the 2019 leadership. The following are the elected leaders for 2019:

President - John “Monkey” Montgomery
1st Vice President - Dennis Bellevou
2nd Vice President - Jackson Miller
Treasurer - Tommy Kidwell
Secretary - Darene Kleinsorgen
Assistant Secretary - Karen Montgomery
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At 0141 hours, Engine Companies 2, 1002, 1005, Tankers 2, 1002, 1005, Trucks 7, 1001, and Squad 7 were alerted to 28540 Thompson Corner Road for the reported Sawmill on Fire. Engine 23, Tanker 2, Tanker 24, and Chief 2 responded with 10 personnel moments after dispatch. Engine 23 and Chief 2 were the first to arrive finding a large sawmill structure, approximately 100' X 40' well involved with fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)