As we get ready for the start of Summer and Memorial Day Weekend coming up, it’s important to remember Boating Safety while out enjoy your time on the Potomac. This week, May 17-May 23, is National Safe Boating Week.

The National Safe Boating Council shares boating safety tips on their website to include the following:
• Wear a life jacket
• Know state boating laws
• Take a boating safety course
• Make ... (Full Story)

This past weekend, members of the Department attended the 78th Annual SMVFA Convention, to include the Installation Dinner & Awards on Saturday and Parade & Fire Games on Sunday.

The Department brought home 2nd Place for Fire Prevention Year-Around Program in the Class III division and 4th Place for Individual Project. We would like to Congratulate Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Dept on their 1st ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, members of the department assisted Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Dept with the Cobb Island Citizen’s Association (CICA) 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza’s Bunnies & Bonnets on the Water. This is another event hosted by CICA, much like their Witches on the Water event held in October, where members of the Community come together to paddle board and kayak along the Neale Sound.

Boat 14 assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight, three members were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Port Tobacco Chapter of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their response and aid following the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 & UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter over the Potomac on January 29, 2025. These three members responded to the request for mutual aid from Washington DC for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market will be at the station on Tuesday, May 6th from 1p - 3p... (Full Story & Photos)