On 6/21/17 at 0051 hrs, BDVFD station 9 was dispatched for the vehicle fire on Kinnegad Drive in the Hickory Hills neighborhood. E-91 arrived on scene to find a van that had been on fire, with most of the fire out on arrival. E-91's deployed the bumper line to hit the remaining hot spots. Once all visible fire was knocked, the Maryland State Fire Marshall was requested. Scene was turned over to FM ... (Full Story & Photos)
On May 18th, 2017 members from Bay District VFD and Company 9, welcomed their newest addition to the fleet as the New Tower-9 went into service. Within 12 hours on May 19th, Tower-9 would be dispatched for a mutual aide fire at NAS Patuxent River as its first big run. With all the training and requirements put on this tower it only took a few short months along with a little down time for some maintenance ... (Full Story & Photos)
On June 13, 2017 around 1700 hrs, station 9 was dispatched for the motor vehicle accident with injuries at Three Notch Road and Oak Crest Drive. While units were responding, fireboard advised multiple vehicles were involved. Capt 9 was the first to arrive on scene advising 6 to 7 cars involved.
St Mary's ALS evaluated 2 patients with chest pain, both were cleared for BLS transport. E-91 assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)
K. Fairfax and P. Stanley approaching one of the residents.
Public Information Officer Douglas Medley, June 03
On a beautiful Saturday in Southern Maryland the members of station 3 and 9 under the direction of Fire Chief Joe Gould boarded apparatus to proceed to St. Clement's Crossing Trailer Park to check with all the residents to make sure they all had working smoke alarms and if they didn't we would provide them with the new style alarms with the ten year battery. These type will be much more efficient ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Bay District Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the newest life safety initiative for the citizens we serve. Bay District VFD uses a program while responding to emergencies called Active911. Active911 is a digital messaging system that delivers alarms, maps, and other critical information instantly to first responders. All of Bay District’s apparatus has an iPad that is designated ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 0359 am Companies 3,13,9,6, & 7 were alerted for a working structure fire.
Engine 32 arrived first finding a single wide trailer with fire showing. The crew quickly deployed an attack line and started to attack the fire. Engine 132 arrived and deployed a back up line assisting Engine 32. Chief 3A arrived and established the command. Engine 91 arrived picking up 32's supply line and acted as the ... (Full Story & Photos)
Public Information Officer Douglas Medley, March 09
On April 23, 2017 the Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads in St. Mary's County will be hosting an open house in all the stations in hopes that you the public will stop by and talk to the volunteers that staff these stations. There are many things that they would like to talk about in the hope that you might be interested in joining up and share in the brotherhood.
During the middle of the morning Ambulance 67 called in a motor vehicle accident. Companies 6 & 3 were alerted for the call. Rescue 3 was added due to Squad 6 being Out of Service.
Rescue 3 responded quickly after dispatch. While en route Ambulance 67 reported 1 occupant was trapped. Squad 1 was added then added to the call. Rescue 3 arrived finding a 2 vehicle head on style accident. The crew went ... (Full Story & Photos)
