At 1552 hours, Solomons Truck 3 (R. Lacey), Squad 3 (Bretz), and Chief 3 (Velazquez) were dispatched to assist on St. Mary’s Box 7-14H in the 43900 block of Commerce Avenue. Upon arrival, units encountered approximately 100 vehicles involved in fire conditions and requested the box be filled for additional resources. Solomons units operated on scene for approximately four (4) hours.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department responded to the first area box of the year for a reported vehicle fire threatening a residence in the 11500 block of Senora Lane.

Calvert ECC dispatched Solomons and the surrounding departments to the incident. Chief 10 (Shannon) arrived on scene and confirmed three vehicles on fire in the driveway of the residence.

Engine 34 (Holzberger) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Renee Crampton

Renee Crampton has been a member of The SVRSFD since June of 2001 and is currently a lifetime member. Renee is being recognized as our November Lifetime Member of the month! Renee has held multiple positions in our department, including vice president, and was our first female president! Renee also has multiple certifications, which she has used over the years to provide countless ... (Full Story & Photos)

Grant Miller

Grant Miller has been a member of The SVRSFD since September of 2024. Grant is currently one of our most active members and can be found frequently riding on calls to serve the community. Grant is being recognized as the regular member of the month for November! Grant hit the ground running as soon as he joined, obtained his firefighter 1 certification, and began getting cut loose on ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rick Hargrave

Rick Hargrave has been a member of The SVRSFD since June of 2014. Rick is currently our Assistant Chief and is being recognized as our Officer of the Month for November! Rick can be found daily around the station, driving the fire apparatus to calls in our community, attending county meetings to represent our department, and helping with training people in CPR classes. Rick currently ... (Full Story & Photos)

On December 8, 2025, the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department marked the end of an era as they closed the chapter on another ambulance that had served the community of Solomons and the greater area for over eight years. This ambulance had been a steadfast companion in countless emergency responses, providing essential care to those in need.

Thanks to the excellent support of Nick at ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1600 hours on November 25th, units from Company 3 were dispatched for the Multiple Vehicle MVC at the base of the TJ Bridge. Squad 3 (Capt. Lacey), Engine 31 ( LT. Dickson), Ambulance 203, and Paramedic Ambulance 203 responded and found a five-vehicle MVC with a total of 3 Pts. All Pts were evaluated while the Squad and Engine crews worked to secure power to the two severely damaged vehicles and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Jason Bretz

Jason Bretz has been a member of the SVRSFD since 2021. Bretz is currently a sergeant for the fire side. Bretz is being recognized as our officer of the month for October! Bretz has recently, in the last year, begun driving our large fire apparatus and has been tirelessly learning everything he can about driving and being able to further support our community by adding qualifications ... (Full Story & Photos)