Over the last year the apparatus committee has worked with various vendors to design and develop the new Brush 3 Unit. After careful research and analysis the department awards the contract to Skeeter Brush Trucks. With the design process over the build of the unit will begin at the end of May. Within this story we will keep a running log of its construction and deployment within the department.

5/18/2021 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department is saddened to announce the Passing of PAST Chief Jim Taylor. Chief Taylor joined our department March 25, 1987. Through the years Jim held many positions on his way to becoming our Chief in 2011. He will truly be missed by all.
Please keep his family in your prayers.... (Full Story & Photos)

Patuxent high school marching band is on fire this year already, so the SVRSFD joined them for a PR event Thursday evening prior to our weekly drill to splash a little water to cool them down. With the heat index getting close to 96 degrees and humidity the PHS marching band stuck it out and worked hard to practice in preparation of giving the community a fantastic year in addition they were nice ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sizzling in August still with our Officer Spotlight, Fire Lt. Rick Hargrave.

Rick started with SVRSFD in June 2015 as an Aide. Rick demonstrated above and beyond knowledge and leadership which lead him to be promoted to Vice President in 2017. He then went on to share his passion and leadership as Rescue Sgt. in 2019. In 2020 Rick was promoted to Fire Lt. which has been a wonderful asset in educating ... (Full Story & Photos)

August Member Spotlight !!!
We are starting out August with a big BANG. Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Smitherman. Jonathan joined the SVRSFD in February 2019 and was promoted to Fire Sgt. in January 2021 due to his ability to be efficient and a mentor. Unfortunately for our department Jonathan had to step down as Fire Sgt. in June 2021 due to commitments from his position ... (Full Story & Photos)

Let's keep the momentum going and congratulate our newest Member Spotlight, EMS Sgt. Ashley Madariaga.

Ashley started with SVRSFD as a regular member in August of 2020. Through hard work, dedication, and the ability to lead, Ashley was promoted to EMS Sgt. in March 2021.

Ashley had volunteered with Calvert Advanced Life Support as a paramedic for a few years when she decided that she wanted to give ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday July 25th, 2021 the Officers and Members of SVRSFD were invited to attend the Grand Re-Opening of the Roy Rogers in Solomons. Squad 3, Ambulance 38, Command 3, Command 3a and Utility 3 with our Community CPR trailer headed down to meet with the owners of Roy Rogers as well as the members our community. We want to thank the owners of Roy Rogers for the generous donation of $500 along with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join us in congratulating Destiny O'Donnell for being in our Member Spotlight for the month of July.

Destiny joined SVRSFD about 2 years ago. She has a passion that drives her to bring love and care to the community. The ability to help and provide care for someone in need is the end reward. "I love being a volunteer and knowing I’m doing something good for people in my community with my ... (Full Story & Photos)