On September 7, 2020 at 1:30 pm, a fire at 2500 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland, was discovered by a neighbor. The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire destroyed a 20 x 24 detached garage, along with a nearby vehicle, owned by Earl Wester. The estimated loss to the structure is $30,000 and $30,000 to […]
Man Charged with Possession of Destructive Device
St. Mary’s County, August 14, 2020, Deputy State Fire Marshals from the Southern Region served a criminal summons for an incident involving an explosion and subsequent fire on June 4, 2020 in St. Mary’s County. Mary’s County. On June 4, 2020 firefighters from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department along with surrounding St. Mary’s County companies […]
Meet Fire-Rescue-EMS Division Chief Jim Richardson
For the Department of Public Safety. Jim became interested in the medical field, while working at a local pharmacy in high school. He went on to join a Calvert County volunteer fire department and rescue squad and was a charter member of the Calvert Advanced Life Support unit where he provided advanced life support service […]
North Beach Shed Fire with Extension to House
On July 29, 2020, at 10:48 pm. a fire was discovered by the owner at 9210 Bay Avenue, North Beach. North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire originated inside of a detached shed at 9201 Bay Avenue and spread to a neighboring unoccupied house, causing damage to it as well. There were no injuries […]
Boiler Fire Causes Significant Damage to Capt Pat’s Seafood
On April 3, 2020 at 6:59 am, a commercial fire was discovered by a passerby. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire at Captain Pat’s Seafood, 21901 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, was a single story commercial seafood restaurant. There was a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was determined to […]
Accidental Fire in Commercial Well Drilling Vehicle
On Monday, March 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm, a fire was discovered by a passerby, in the area of Boyds Turn Road and Marble Lane in Owings. North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire was contained in a construction vehicle owned by Allied Well Drilling. The fire occurred on a construction site for a […]
Fire & Rescue Association Holds 10th Annual Memorial Service
The Calvert County Fire & Rescue Association held their annual Memorial Service Saturday, October 26, at the Calvert County Fallen Fighters Memorial. Calvert County is the only county in Maryland to have fire, rescue and emergency medical services run by volunteers. The monument, located at the Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens on Broomes Island Road, is […]
CHGC Salutes Military and First Responders
With Fall Special As a salute to those who serve, the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course (CHGC) will offer a special fall discount for military and first responders. From Oct. 7 through Nov. 11, active service, veteran and retired military, fire, EMT and law enforcement personnel are eligible for 25% off regular priced green fees. Proof […]
Fire Destroys Running Hare’s Bottling & Storage Facility
UPDATE: Michael Scarborough’s Statement As many of you know, our production facility burned down yesterday morning. While this is a devastating event for us, we will rise above this tragic day and be better than ever before. We will be open this weekend, please be gentle with us, and thank you so much for your […]
Extreme Caution Advised Due to Dry Weather Conditions
Public Safety urges awareness of potential fire risk Due to the extended period of dry weather, the Calvert County Department of Public Safety is urging residents to use extreme caution when burning. Though the area has not reached drought level conditions and there is no outright ban on burning at this time, Public Safety recommends […]
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