Every year the Maryland State Firemen’s Association host a Memorial Service honoring those members of Maryland Fire & EMS Companies that passed away at its yearly convention in Ocean City. Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, this years Memorial Service was held “Virtually”. We might not have been at the Convention Center in Ocean City like we wanted to be, but tonight the members of the Potomac Heights ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to congratulate our member, Anthony “Mitch” Painter, for his graduation from La Plata High School Today! We are proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Continue to work hard in all that you do!

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We would like to congratulate our member, Austin King, for his graduation from Henry E. Lackey High School! A job well done, Austin! We are proud of your accomplishments!
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On May 3, 2020 at 14:42 hours this afternoon, our Confined Space Team was alerted for the animal rescue at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center. Units from the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department were on the scene and had a small cat that was trapped in a spillway. Our Confined Space Unit responded with 5 Volunteers and was able to successfully rescue the cat from the hole.
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Captain Gimmel had the pleasure of accepting cards made by the Dudley family for all of our members. We look forward to having the kids come back for a tour of our station and apparatus when it is safe to do so. Until then, thank you for recognizing the efforts of our Volunteers as they strive to serve the community during these uncertain times.
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