It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Past Chief Ray Price Dove, 85, of Lusby, Maryland, who passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

Before joining the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department (SVRSFD), Ray joined the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad at a young age. He later joined SVRSFD in the early 1960s, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation and the fire service.

In remembrance of the lives lost 25 years ago, Truck 3 from the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department, alongside Tower 9 from Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, traveled to our local Mission BBQ and proudly displayed the American flag.

Today, we remember the 2,977 ... (Full Story & Photos)

SVRSFD spent a portion of this afternoon cooling down the kids at Southern Middle summer camp with then Engine/Tanker and Truck, then went over to Patuxent High School band camp and cooled down the band.

This is also a reminder for people to keep cool and hydrated during these high temperatures.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, on August 4th, your Solomons Volunteers loaded up on A39, E34, and UT3 to attend National Night Out at the CCSO District 3 office in Lusby. While members attended National Night Out, several of your Solomons volunteers remained at the station to ensure our other units were staffed and could respond promptly to calls in the first due. Despite the weather looking like it would rain, the event ... (Full Story & Photos)

Residents of Lusby, Solomons, and the surrounding areas may have noticed hazy skies and the smell of smoke over the past several days. While there are no major wildfires burning locally, the smoke is traveling hundreds of miles from large wildfires currently burning in Canada and parts of Minnesota. Favorable upper-level wind patterns are transporting fine smoke particles into Maryland, resulting ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 2:30 p.m., Calvert 911 received several calls reporting a serious motor vehicle accident on the Thomas Johnson Bridge.

Emergency units from Solomons and neighboring departments responded quickly. Personnel from Company 3, along with Calvert Department of Emergency Services Chief 20 and Paramedic Ambulance 203, arrived to find a single SUV pinned against the jersey barrier. To safely ... (Full Story & Photos)

April Member of the Month: Karen Lacey!

Karen Lacey has been a member of the SVRSFD since April of 2022. Karen is being recognized as the member of the month for April 2026! Karen can be found around the station riding duty as an EMT/Driver, mentoring and training younger members and EMTS, and being a valuable part of our QAQI team. Karen is also a current board of director and has also held the ... (Full Story & Photos)

While thousands gathered to celebrate Independence Day, the dedicated volunteer and career members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department and Calvert County Department of Emergency Services were hard at work, ensuring our community and visitors remained safe.

During the July 4th and 5th holiday weekend, while staffing the annual Fireworks Standby, our crews continued to answer calls ... (Full Story & Photos)