4-02 Box, 09:59 - Squad 4 was dispatched to the area of Kessler's Body & Equipment in Lexington Park, MD for the reported motor vehicle accident with a vehicle into a pole. Engine 141 arrived at 10:10 and advised that there were 5 victims and electric lines were down in the roadway. Engine 141 assumed the command. Squad 4 and Engine 41 arrived and assisted with securing the vehicle and traffic control. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The following message is from the Maryland State Fireman's Associatio

Every second counts when a fire occurs in your home.

There are several steps you can take to ensure that the spread of fire if occurs we ask that you follow these simple rules for a fire safe home.

Fire is getting faster. On average you have less than 2 minutes to exit your home in case of a fire. They say 40 years ago ... (Full Story & Photos)

The following is a press release from Maryland Department of Transportation:

Sheriff’s Offices, Transportation Officials Launch Seat Belt & Distracted Driving Initiative

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) and sheriff’s offices from St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles counties today announced a partnership focused on enhancing driver safety.

“More than ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-06 Box, 03:59- Squad 4 was dispatched to 13483 Point Lookout Road for the reported vehicle off the roadway. Squad 4 and Chief 4 arrived on location at 04:06 and reported a vehicle off the roadway into a tree. Both occupants were out of the vehicle. Squad 4 assisted EMS while the crew from Engine 41 secured the vehicle. One occupant was transported to St. Mary's Hospital and the other occupant refused ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-06 Box, 21:31 - While Ridge Units were out for a tree down on Bay Forest Road in Lexington Park, Company 4 was dispatched to the area of 49041 Wynne Road in Ridge for a reported single vehicle into a pole. The Sheriff's Dept. was on the scene and advised they had one patient for checkup. Chief 4 and Squad 4 arrived to locate a vehicle in the roadway that had struck a pole. Wires were down across ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-02 Box, 18:30- Squad 4 was dispatched to the area of 48284 Mattapany Road for the reported serious motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle into a pole. Chief 1B arrived on location at 18:35 and advised there was a vehicle on its side into a pole with a victim laying in the roadway. Squad 4 and Engine 141 arrived at 18:40 and began patient care of the two patients that were both out of the vehicle. ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-03 Box, 02:21 - Squad 4 was dispatched to the area of 16061 Point Lookout Road in st. Mary's City for the reported motor vehicle accident with one vehicle on it's roof. Squad 4 and E-141 arrived and located one patient that had self extricated prior to our arrival. The accident is under investigation by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. The patient refused treatment at the scene. Units went ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-08 Box, 19:57 - Ridge Units were dispatched to Cornfield Harbor Road in Scotland for the reported structure fire. Engine 41 (Chief Mercure) arrived on location at 20:00 and began a quick attack with an 1 3/4" handline through the front door. Tanker 4 arrived behind E-41 and supplied them. Squad 4 arrived at 20:06 and assisted interior crews with securing utilities and salvage and overhaul. Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)