At approximately 11:32 a.m. on January 20, Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department (Company 2) and surrounding mutual aid units were dispatched to the 39000 block of Cooney Neck Road for a reported structure fire. Multiple 911 callers indicated a garage fire with flames extending into the attached home.

Chief 2A, Trowbridge, arrived shortly after dispatch and reported smoke showing from the first ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters from across Southern Maryland responded to a large two-alarm fire at a local salvage yard on the afternoon of January 17, where more than 100 vehicles were engulfed in flames.

The initial 911 call was received at 3:47 p.m., reporting a vehicle fire “out back” of the property. Moments later, additional callers described loud explosions, visible flames, and heavy black smoke billowing ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early hours of Tuesday, January 16, 2026, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Stations 3 and 9 were alerted at 3:28 a.m. for a reported structure fire in the 41100 block of Bishop Road in Mechanicsville. The incident, located in Company 1's first due area, involved a non-dwelling structure - specifically, a greenhouse complex reported to contain fertilizers and chemical sprays.

Chief 3B ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 10:14 a.m. on January 15, the St. Mary's County Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle on fire near the Dyson Building Center in Great Mills. Early reports suggested the possibility of an individual still inside the vehicle.

An initial assignment was dispatched, including Squad 6 from the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on January 14, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 9 and surrounding EMS units were dispatched to the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and FDR Boulevard for a motor vehicle accident involving an unresponsive individual.

Rescue Engine 92 arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle, rear-end style collision with no entrapment. Fire and EMS crews quickly secured ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., firefighters and EMS crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with entrapment near the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Tripple E Farm Way.

Initial 911 callers reported a single vehicle had crashed into a tree and rolled onto its side, leaving the driver trapped. Units from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Stations 3 ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 8:14 a.m., units from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Stations 9 and 3, along with several neighboring fire and EMS departments, were dispatched to a reported building fire in the 43900 block of Commerce Avenue in Hollywood.

Chief 7B was first to arrive and found smoke showing from the Alpha and Delta sides of a one-story commercial building operating as an automotive body ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2025, firefighters from across St. Mary’s County responded to a major house fire in the 42000 block of Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown.

At approximately 12:41 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched following reports of a house on fire. A working fire dispatch was quickly requested after additional 911 callers reported the home was fully engulfed in ... (Full Story & Photos)

In 2025, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD) demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting our community, responding to a combined total of 2,766 emergency calls from our two stations: Station 3 in Lexington Park and Station 9 in California. From serious emergencies to system malfunctions, these incidents reflect the wide-ranging responsibilities our department manages every day.... (Full Story & Photos)

In the early hours of Monday, December 29, 2025, emergency responders were called to the Royal Farms in the 21700 block of Tulagi Place following reports of a violent incident that escalated into a critical pedestrian hit-and-run.

At approximately 1:00 a.m., law enforcement officers arrived at the convenience store to investigate a reported assault. Emergency medical services were initially instructed ... (Full Story & Photos)