The end of an era has begun today. Demolition of the old LPVFD/BDVFD (Station 3 on South Coral Drive) has started this morning to make room for future development.

This station has been a cornerstone of our community, witnessing countless acts of bravery, service, and camaraderie. As we say goodbye to this beloved building, we reflect on the countless memories and the dedication of all the firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to a residence in the 48000 block of Spring Ridge Road in Lexington Park following a report of injuries sustained from a fall.

911 callers reported that a patient was in and out of consciousness after experiencing a fall. Upon arrival, emergency medical personnel found the male suffering from head injuries and promptly ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, June 26, the southern end of St. Mary’s County experienced several significant thunderstorms, resulting in a high volume of emergency calls. The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD) responded to 35 service calls within a 24-hour period. The types of calls included automatic fire alarms, outside fires, downed wires and poles, fallen trees, automobile accidents, structural collapse, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 12:47 p.m., St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications sprang into action, dispatching Bay District Station 3 (Lexington Park), NDWFD Engine 132, and surrounding EMS resources to the intersection of North Essex Drive and Saratoga Drive in Lexington Park. The call was in response to a distressing motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, Fire Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6:47 p.m., a significant fire broke out in the 21800 block of Magnolia Drive in California, Maryland. The blaze, reported to have originated in the garage, quickly spread to the attached residence and a nearby camper.

Responding swiftly to the emergency call were the Bay District Stations 9 & 3, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early hours of Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 3:55 a.m. St. Mary's County Emergency Communications alerted Bay DIstrict Stations 3 and 9 to the 17500 block of Whitestone Drive for a structure fire, sending multiple fire departments from St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Charles Counties into action.

The initial alert came from an alarm company, promptly followed by concerned neighbors ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2:44 p.m. yesterday, a devastating fire broke out at Champion Auto Parts, located at 45864 Usher Lane, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting a swift and courageous response from local fire and rescue teams.

Upon receiving the distress call, emergency personnel rushed to the scene to find the 150×75 building fully consumed by flames. The intensity of the inferno posed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night, at approximately 10:02 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the area of Three Notch Road and Melissa Moore Lane in Lexington Park, Maryland, in response to a motor vehicle collision with injuries.

Upon arrival, responders discovered a single vehicle had veered off the roadway, colliding with the NAS Patuxent River security fence.

In response to the incident, Maryland State ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Bay District Stations 3 Lexington Park) and 9 (California), Second District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Solomons responded promptly to a reported structure fire at St. Mary’s Square, located at 21600 Great Mills Road.

Upon arrival, responding crews were met with smoke emanating from the rear of the 1-story strip mall. Acting swiftly, firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early hours of Saturday, April 6, 2024, Squad 3 (BDVFD), Squad 6 (SDVFDRS) and EMS resources responded to a distressing scene at the Holy Face Church in Callaway. At approximately 1:36 a.m., authorities were alerted to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck crashing into the rear of the building, resulting in entrapment of the vehicle's operator.

Initially reported as occurring ... (Full Story & Photos)