​Today (Monday, April 20, 2026) at the St. Mary’s County Airport Terminal, members of the Mechanicsville VFD, along with several St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services EMS personnel, were recognized for their lifesaving efforts performed on a patient on March 1, 2026.
​The members recognized were Sgt. Craig Polk, FF Callen Thompson, FF Delontaye Herbert, FF Evan Viestal, and FF Anthony ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (10am - 2pm) for our Spring Thing Vendor fair. See attached flyer.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 17:48 hours on April 16, firefighters from Hollywood, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Hughesville, the Fire Duty Chief, and EMS units were dispatched to the 40500 block of Medleys Lane for a reported residential structure fire, with multiple callers reporting smoke coming from the roofline.

Chief 2A, Chief 2B, Engine 22, Engine-Tanker 24, and Tanker 2 responded.

Engine 71 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dine In or Take Out Fried Shrimp Dinner!!!! See Flyer for Details.... (Full Story & Photos)

See Flyer for Details.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join us for our first Sip and Dab Bingo on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Make your reservations and pay in advance by going to MVFD.com/bingo. Corteau Vinyard will be on site selling wine and Sangria by the glass or bottle. All cash prizes! Pull tabs, Chinese Auction and door prizes too! Hope to see everyone there!

For more info, please contact Cynthia at
240-216-4080... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1010 hours, Squad 2 was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision with entrapment in the area of Mechanicsville Road and Gander Court.

Emergency Communications advised that a single vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. Initial reports indicated the vehicle was overturned with one person trapped.

Squad 2 arrived to find the vehicle resting on its driver’s side in the tree line, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2205 hours on February 24, 2026, units were dispatched to the 36000 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in Chaptico for a reported structure fire with entrapment. 911 callers advised that a large barn was on fire with a person trapped inside. Chief 2, Chief 2A, Engine 22, Squad 2, Tanker 2, and surrounding departments responded.

​Safety 5A arrived to find a 50-by-100-foot barn with heavy fire conditions ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 0637 hours on February 20, 2026, the St. Mary’s County Emergency Communications Center began receiving several 911 calls reporting a house fire in the 39000 block of Walnut Circle in Mechanicsville. Callers reported heavy smoke and flames coming from a two-story single-family home and advised that someone may still have been inside.

Units from the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1023 hours, Company 2 units were dispatched to Timber America, located at 40350 Big Chestnut Road in Leonardtown, for the report a Wood Mill on fire.

Mechanicsville's Engine 22, Engine Tanker 224, Brush 2, and Tanker 2 responded.

Engine 52 arrived within minutes to find a large 100-by-40-foot barn fully engulfed in flames. Command advised of a working fire and ... (Full Story & Photos)

A huge thank you to our community for coming out and supporting our Drive-Thru Car Wash Fundraiser yesterday! In just two hours, we were able to clean 58 salty vehicles after the recent snowstorm.

We would also like to thank our dedicated volunteers. This wouldn’t have been possible without you.

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On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 1132 hours, Company 2 and surrounding stations were dispatched to Cooney Neck Road in Mechanicsville for a reported residential structure fire, with multiple callers reporting black smoke coming from the residence.

Chief 2A, Engine Tanker 24, Engine 23, Tanker 2, and Squad 2 responded, along with units from the Hollywood, Leonardtown, Seventh District, Bay District, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary held their 92nd installation of officers banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, where we recognized the accomplishments of the members and the department. Each year the banquet is dedicated to the deceased members of our department. The past years (2025) departed members were: Joseph "Eddie" Copsey, Amy M. Copsey (Aux), Lydia Dixon (Aux), ... (Full Story & Photos)