Earlier tonight, just as the severe thunderstorms were rolling into the Ridge area, we were alerted to a watercraft in distress in the Potomac River near Smith's Creek. Fire Boat 4, Engine 41, Command 4, Engine 141 from NDWFD Webster Field, and the US Coast Guard responded. Fire Boat 4 and the USCG met the sailboat and assessed for damages and medical concerns. The sailboat had power issues, no damage, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ridge VFD brought home several awards and honors from this week's 2025 Maryland State Firefighters Association's (MSFA) 133rd Convention & Conference in Ocean City, Maryland.

On Monday, during the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland State Firefighters Association's (LAMSFA) Conference:
- Auxiliary President Debbie Fairfax and Auxiliary Recording Secretary Darlene Wood were inducted into the LAMFSA Hall ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, May 22nd, Chief Brian Cooper attended the 18th Annual Fire, Rescue, & EMS Program Awards & Recognition Banquet for St. Mary’s County Cadet Class #18 (2024-2025). The banquet honors high school students that attend the Fire & EMS Cadet program at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Ridge VFD members in Class #18 being honored included Firefighters Tyler Dodge and Kermit ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-03 Box, 23:10 - Ridge units were dispatched to the area of 14970 Point Lookout Road in St. Inigoes for the reported MVC with injuries. Chief 4A arrived and confirmed a vehicle on its side with one trapped inside. He also reported utility lines were down and established command. Engine 41 and Engine 141 arrived and began vehicle stabilization and extrication of the victim. Engine 43 and Utility 4A ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Southern Maryland Convention weekend kicked off this year on Saturday, April 26th with the 78th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SMVFA) Convention. At the SMVFA Installation of Officers, RVFD Past President Charlie Bradburn was installed as the SMVFA Treasurer. During the Awards Ceremony, we received several awards:

• 50 Years of Service: Jimmy Cooper, Francis Raley, Philip ... (Full Story & Photos)

4-05 Box , 15:42 - Engine 41 responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Trapp Road for the motor vehicle collision with reports of a vehicle on fire. Chief 4 arrived and confirmed a two vehicle accident with no fire. Engine 41 arrived and started patient care. Tanker 44 arrived shortly after with Engine 141 and assisted with securing the vehicle and traffic control. One patient was transported ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, January 25th, the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary installed their 2025 Administrative and Operational Officers, and recognized several members for their contributions during 2024.

Joe Cooper, Past President of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association, swore in the Administrative Officers, Board of Directors, Operational Officers, and Engineers. Becky Wathen, ... (Full Story & Photos)

With holidays behind us, most are now preparing for the next big celebration… New Year’s Day! Celebrating with fireworks has been a longstanding tradition in the United States. However, many people are seriously injured each year by their careless use. Fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, including 1,900 structure fires, 500 vehicle fires, and 17,100 outside and other fires. These ... (Full Story & Photos)