| The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad announces with sadness the passing of Life Member Joan E. Adams on Monday, May 11, 2026. Joan’s life was marked by dedicated service to others.
Joan began her affiliation with the department in the 1960s as a member of what was then the Ladies Auxiliary. She held multiple leadership positions in that organization, including President in 1969-1970.
When the Rescue Squad was incorporated into the department in 1973, Joan became a Charter Member. She and her late husband, Past President and Past Chief James G. Adams, graduated as Emergency Medical Technicians following the class held at Valley Lee in 1973-1974. Over 29 years of service, Joan held a variety of officer positions within the department and received several awards for her performance and response to incidents.
Joan was also a Charter Member when the St. Mary’s County Advanced Life Support Unit was formed in the early 1980s, and she was a graduate of the first Cardiac Rescue Technician course offered in St. Mary’s County.
Along with her volunteer work and raising a family, Joan pursued professional studies and became a registered nurse.
The Adams family is in the thoughts of the community during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available. |
