Shortly after 1300, Calvert 911 began taking several calls for an auto accident at Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road. Crews from Solomons and the Calvert DES BLS Ambulance out of Solomons arrived on scene to find a 2-car T-bone crash. Crews evaluated and transported one person to a local hospital, and units cleared. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around noon, a crew from Solomons VRSFD visited Chesapeake Hills Golf Course to raise the American flag before the county high school golf teams teed off. It was a proud, uplifting moment that brought together community spirit, school pride, and respect for our nation. Solomons VRSFD was honored to help set the stage for a wonderful day of competition and camaraderie, and we wish all the student-athletes ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Solomons Fire Boat 3 Committee Completes Mid-Build Inspection in Canada

SOLOMONS, Md. — In early August 2026, members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department’s Fire Boat 3 committee traveled to MetalCraft Marine in Canada for a three-day round trip to inspect the new vessel during its mid-build phase.

The inspection took place when the boat was approximately ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)