1/29/2019: Over the last 3 months, the Apparatus committee has been hard at work laying out a specification list for a new Engine Tanker. The committee worked diligently to design a piece of equipment that could operate as both an engine and a tanker as the unit will run as both regularly.

A couple of the key design points are listed below:

• Enforcer 60” cab and chassis with 10” raised roof and ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1709 hours as storms were rolling thru the North End, Company 2 and surrounding departments were dispatched for a house fire at 36975 Dixie Lyon Rd, the caller reported smoke from an upstairs window. Engine 23 responded immediately, clearing a fire alarm at White Marsh Elementary, Tanker 24 responded immediately from Station 2 as well.

As there are no hydrants in this area Tanker 24 called out ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteers are proud to announce that 5 of our rookie firefighters have made huge steps in the last couple of weeks. FF's Adam Giffin, Darryl Black, Austin Sholly, and Mike Johnson have been turned over to ride Engines 21 and 23 as certified staffing on the apparatus. FF John Weber has completed all of his rookie training and will now be able to begin working on his Rescue Squad ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday several members, including rookies participated in an air management drill. The drill first consisted of a game of dodge ball while utilizing SCBA. Once the members low air alarm (vibralert) was activated, which occurs around 1100 psi, they were expected to perform an emergency 24' extension ladder raise as well as running the stairs of the training tower until their vibralert stopped. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, August 6, at 1742 hours, Rescue Squad 2 and Engine 23 with 10 personnel responded to Three Notch Road and Traveled Lane in Charlotte Hall, for the reported motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Crews arrived on scene to find two vehicles in the roadway involved in a T-bone style collision with one vehicle underneath the second vehicle.

One patient was transported to St. Mary's Hospital ... (Full Story & Photos)

National Night Out was a great success this year with Engine 21, Engine 23, and Rescue Squad 2 attending 3 locations.

Crews had such a great time at Country Lakes, Golden Beach, and Persimmon Hills. We were able to show off our apparatus, recruit new members, and answer questions from both kids and adults alike.

We look forward to next years event and seeing the community come together!... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0655 hours, Squad 2 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Thompson Corner Road.

Crews arrived on scene to find a single tractor-trailer overturned on the shoulder of the roadway, with the single occupant/operator out of the vehicle.

The single patient was transported by ambulance to Prince George's Hospital ... (Full Story & Photos)