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)

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)

On Wednesday, February 25th, members of the SDVFD&RS sharpened their skills by training on vehicle fire scenarios to better understand how to plan for incidents like these and how to respond effectively when they occur.
The officers and members of the SDVFD&RS consistently train on various scenarios to maintain the knowledge and skill levels necessary for proficiency.

A special thank you to Champion ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, February 25th, the SDVFD&RS and mutual aid companies were alerted to the 20800 block of Callaway Village for a reported laundromat fire with subjects trapped. Engine 61 arrived on scene to find a one-story strip mall structure with nothing evident from the exterior. Chief 6 arrived shortly after and assumed command.

Engine 61 crews investigated and located a light haze of smoke inside ... (Full Story & Photos)

This event originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22, has been cancelled.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad announces with great sadness the passing of Life Member John G. Guy on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

John joined the department in 1994 and served the citizens of St. Mary’s County for more than 31 years. During his tenure, he held the positions of Chief Engineer and Fire and EMS Engineer for many years. In 2000, John received a Silver Medal ... (Full Story & Photos)

This holiday season, our community once again experienced the magic of Santa Runs—a beloved tradition that brings joy and excitement to families across our first due area. Despite challenging winter weather, our dedicated volunteers made sure the festivities went on, with only one run needing to be rescheduled.

Over the course of several evenings, our volunteers devoted more than 20 hours of their ... (Full Story & Photos)

🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community! 🚒

The Second District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad wants to send a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 12th! Seeing so many smiling faces and feeling the warmth of our community truly made the evening special.

The relationship between our community and the Second District ... (Full Story & Photos)