Squad Awarded Grant MAY 03 - The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for 2007 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant application was submitted under the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate's of the Department of Homeland Security. This was the second grant awarded to the Squad through AFG program; the first was awarded during 2005. In ... (Full Story)

CPR Class Held APRIL 13 - Congratulations to the following people: Angela Reardon, Trudy Carlson, Phyllis Viars, David Viars, Rachel Radtke, and Karen Evans. They have successfully completed the AMERICAN SAFETY & HEALTH INSTITUTE CPR course here at the Charles County Vol Rescue Squad. Instructor Bobby Simpson was very pleased with the class's success. Anyone who would like a class please contact one of our instructors ... (Full Story)

Burn House on Port Tobacco Road with Company 1 JANUARY 13 - On January 13, 2008 our station did the standby at a burn house for Company 1. Chief Susan Grote arrived in the Command, Assistant Chief Butch Gregory arrived in the Utility, and Ambulance 519 arrived wtih David Murphy (Driver), Heather Calhoon (OIC), and Chris Acosta (Aide). Along with Company 1's units, there was Squad 7, Tanker 10, Eng 33. The crews drilled from approximately 0900 until 1430. ... (Full Story & Photos)

2007 Santa Run Dates (Updated) DECEMBER 17 - The Charles County Rescue Squad has released the dates and times for the 2007 Santa Runs. Upcoming Santa Runs Friday Dec 21 1800 - 2100 Woodhaven, Marie Ellen Park, Severn Dr, Anne Arundel Ave, Civista Saturday Dec 22 1800 - 2100 Kings Grant Sunday Dec 23 1700 - 2100 Morris Drive, Willowgate, Safeway / Target, Walmart Anyone not familiar with the Squad's Santa Runs should ... (Full Story & Photos)

MVA at Crain Highway and Shinning Willow NOVEMBER 21 - Around 6:00 PM, EMS 51 was alerted to a Motor Vehicle Collision at Shining Willow Way and Crain Highway. Upon dispatch Communications advised that there were 2 cars involved and one patient was "barely" breathing. Utility 51 was already on the street and responded with Lt. James Vannoy, Lt. Laura Greenawalt, Heather Calhoon, and Devon Rollins. Paramedic Ambulance 518 and Ambulance 519 responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

Priority 1 MVA with Subject Trapped in Waldorf NOVEMBER 03 - On Nov. 3 at 2042, EMS 51 was alerted for the transfer for BLS coverage to the Waldorf area. A519 went on the air with three [Capt. Brent Huber (D), Chris Acosta (O), and Danielle Coffren (A)]. At Crain Highway and Rosewick Road, 2049 hours, Communications advised of a Personal Injury accident on Smallwood Parkway in the area of Northgate Place with one overturned. A519 responded. Units responding ... (Full Story & Photos)

A519 after the patient was with the Trooper.

Drive-Up Chicken Dinner OCTOBER 23 - The Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad is hosting a "Drive-Up" Chicken Dinner on Sunday, November 11, 2007 from Noon until 5:00 PM at the Squad, 2 Calvert Street. Dinners will be $12.00 for 1/2 a chicken (1/2 a breast, wing, thigh, and a leg), potatoes, green beans, carrots and a roll. Bake goods will also be available. There will be free delivery on orders of 3 or more dinners from ... (Full Story)

New Member CPR Class Held OCTOBER 13 - Congratulations to the following perspective new members: Scot Lucas, Christine Gonzales, Martha Edmonds, Brittany-Jae Boldan, and Raechelle Clark, who completed the Pro-CPR class. The class was given Saturday morning by American Safety & Health Institute Instructor and Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad Member, Bobby Simpson. Anyone wishing a CPR class, for themselves or their organization, ... (Full Story)

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