The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who attended our first annual Community Auction on September 6, 2025.

We are forever grateful for our Amish community who took time out of their busy schedules to partner with us to put this auction on. We also thank our auctioneers Farrell Auction Service, LLC (Ronnie, Jason and Randy); Hayes Auction Services, LLC (Jeff); ... (Full Story & Photos)

Check out the Line Dance and Holiday Bazaar events that are coming up. See attached flyers for more information. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past year the department has been actively engaged in assessing our capabilities and exploring products to enhance our abilities on incidents that pertain to the Heavy Duty Rescue we operate. This has included many demos, classes and drills utilizing outside vendors, instructors, and the broad knowledge from many of our members with experience from other jurisdictions.

Just under a year ... (Full Story & Photos)

On October 19th, 2025, our 1950 Ford Antique Engine 21 participated in the Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association Antique Apparatus Muster, hosted by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Also on display were Old Engine 21, Old Engine 22, and Old Engine 23. All proudly owned and maintained by Mechanicsville VFD Life Members.

Did you ever ride the tailboard on one of these rigs? Share your memories ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday at 1043 hours, Squad 2 was alerted to Trinity Church Road at Ryceville Road for an MVC involving a dump truck. Chief 2 and Squad 2 made the response with 7 volunteers immediately.

Chief 2 arrived first to confirm a head on accident involving a Grain Truck and an SUV with one patient trapped an active fuel leak from a saddle tank. Rescue Squad 2 arrived on the scene and completed stabilization ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2120 hours, Engine 2 and Tanker 2 were alerted to the 38200 Block of New Market Turner Road for a reported detached garage on fire threatening other structures.

Chief 2, Chief 2B, Engine 23(FF Cox), Engine 22(FF R Barnes), Engine-Tanker 24(FF J Barnes), Engine-Tanker 224(FF Hayden), Tanker 2(S/O Miedzinski), and Brush 2 with 22 volunteers made the response.

Chief 2B arrived to find an approximate ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department takes a lot of pride in handling all of our annual hose and pump testing right here in-house. This past Saturday morning, our members were out finishing up the hose testing, making sure every line was ready for whatever comes next. Pump testing is up next in the coming weeks, and once that’s wrapped up, we’ll be set for another year of reliable service.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to clarify that we are currently conducting Game #3 of the Queen of Hearts at Drift Inn Crab House on Fridays. Unfortunately, there are other organizations conducting Queen of Hearts games at other establishments, but rest assured, that is not us! We operate our games out of Drift Inn Crab House only! For updates and game rules please visit ... (Full Story)

🎉 The wait is finally OVER! 🎉
A NEW Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Queen of Hearts game is starting at Drift Inn - FIRST DRAWING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH! ❤️

💰 STARTING POT $27,665 💰

GAME #3 is going to be better than ever with the chance to win MORE 💲 each week! The Card payouts have changed so be sure to checkout the updated Rules!

✅ Get your tickets starting THIS weekend at Drift ... (Full Story & Photos)

On September 8, 2025, at the start of the company business meeting, the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department officially placed into service a 2025 Can-Am Defender, designated as UTV2. This new unit replaces our 2011 John Deere Gator UTV that was sold earlier this year.

UTV2 is equipped with a dual skid setup manufactured by QTAC, allowing the unit to provide both fire suppression and rescue capabilities. ... (Full Story & Photos)

President John Montgomery and a few of the Queen of Hearts workers presented winner Judy (& husband Kenny) Heard a check for the winning 60% portion of Game #2 of the Queen of Hearts. Congratulations to the well-deserved couple! We hope Ms. Judy will save a little for Game #3!

Game #3 information will be available soon, so stay tuned!... (Full Story & Photos)

Sharing auction information for friends of our community. See attached flyers.... (Full Story)

Come get your chicken dinner on September 7th! See attached flyer. ... (Full Story & Photos)