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 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (SDVFD&RS) has entered a contract with the local solar energy firm, Energy Select to install a ground mounted solar energy system! Energy Select, located in Leonardtown MD, will install a 300 kW system for the Department consisting of 700 plus solar panels. It will be located primarily on the Department’s land located South of our new ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members and families from the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad took part in and observed the SMVFA 59th Annual Parade and Games on Sunday, April 26 in Solomons. The event was hosted by the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department.

Fire and rescue vehicles from across the tri-county area participated in the parade. During the awards ceremony, the Second District ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, April 25th, 2026, Members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad attended the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department. Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA) represents the tri-county area of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County.

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The officers and members of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad announce the passing of Past President and Life Member James Arthur Pilkerton, who died on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Arthur Pilkerton joined the Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad in 1995 and dedicated twenty-five years to the organization. Throughout his service, he supported both emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

For Immediate Release: New Rescue Unit Moves to Production Phase

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad's Apparatus Replacement Committee recently concluded a successful engineering review for the new 2026 heavy-duty rescue truck at the Pierce Manufacturing facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. The vehicle, which was commissioned in October 2023, is now officially moving into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you so much to the Chopticon High School Class of 2028 for your generous and thoughtful donation of snacks for our First Responder members. We appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.... (Full Story & Photos)