News Release 2018 – 278
October 10, 2018 10:30 a.m.

Training Exercise to be Held

Activity to take place at Margaret Brent Middle School

Leonardtown, MD - The St. Mary’s County Volunteer Rescue Squads, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services, volunteer fire departments, St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This is the 52’ Cadillac. It was the first ambulance we used when the rescue squad was founded in 1959. It was originally sold for $9,000 brand new but we bought it used, this ambulance was not very big and could only hold up to 3 people at a time. It was not fully made to transport people to the hospital but to instead transport EMTs to the scene. At the time many of them were only trained with basic ... (Full Story & Photos)

Hurricane season is here. With hurricane Florence in the Atlantic Ocean we need to be prepared for it to come to our area. Prepare ahead of time for the unexpected.

Build a survival kit:
Stock up on water for drinking, non perishable foods, medications (for at least 3 days) and hygiene products. Be sure to have your important documents such as medical information and insurance documents in a safe ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad and other community organizations were able to relax this summer with the community members of Country Lakes during National Night Out. The MVRS crew handed out goodies to community members and were able to have a little fun while running duty.

National Night out is a community event across the country that many of our local communities participate ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department regretfully announce the passing of William R. "Hoof" Mattingly. Mr. Mattingly was active in the fire department up to the time of his passing. He will be greatly missed.

William Reeves Mattingly, “Hoof” of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by his two loving children on July 13, 2018. He was born in Mechanicsville, MD on June ... (Full Story & Photos)