The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is seeking firefighters, emergency medical technicians & administrative members. Training is provided and the benefits are great.

Getting started with the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department

· At least 16 years of age
· No training required for new members
· Complete application to include full criminal background check
· Completion of pre-basic training after membership approved
· Completion of Firefighter I within 12 months of membership
· Attendance at monthly meetings and occasional special events

Benefits of joining the Leonardtown Vol. Fire Department

· Free Training: All firefighting, rescue and emergency medical training is provided and all courses taken can  be transferred to a college for credits
· Retirement: Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP)
· Scholarships: for college students through county and state organizations
· Tax Break: $3,500 Maryland state tax break incentive for volunteers

For More Information stop by the station, give us a call 301-475-8996, or fill out an application 

New Member Application

Watch the St. Mary's County Volunteer Reqruitment Video

 

If you catch Leonardtown VFD in action and take pictures or you have questions or comments you can forward them to the members@ LeonardtownVFD@lvfd1.org

Heavy Rain Causes Accident in the 1-08 Box January 12 - At 2117 hours on Wednesday the 11th of January Companies 1, and 19, were alerted to 22211 Budds Creek Rd. in Leonardtown for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. While enroute to the scene, Squad 1 was advised by Fireboard 1 that police were on the scene with heavy entrapment in both vehicles involved, and that they were starting Squad 7. Squad 1 arrived on the scene to find 2 patients trapped in 2 separate vehicles. Squad 1 deployed their tools and went to work extricating the patient in the white truck. Next to arrive was Engine 11. Engine 11 pulled the second set of tools from the squad and began extricating the patient in the green explorer. Truck 1 arrived on the scene and assisted with extrication and assisted with the removal of patients from both of the vehicles. Both patients were transported to the hospital a short time later. Units cleaned up and cleared the scene after operating on the scene for just under an hour. Chief 1 (Mattingly) held the Budds Creek Rd. command.

2012 Annual Installation of Officers and awards banquet The Membership January 7 - The 2012 Annual Installation of Officers and awards banquet was held Saturday January 7th 2012. This was the 84th annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. The evening began with a cocktail hour followed by a wonderful meal provided by Rita B Catering. The installation of officers followed dinner, where our master of ceremonies for the night, Past President Thomas A. Mattingly Sr. introduced the Operational and Executive officers who were installed by MSFA President Dave Lewis. The Auxiliary was installed by LASMVFA President Darby Byrd. (see officers list below). Following the inst ... (Full Story)

Christmas in Leonardtown November 25 - For over 65 years, the members of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department have placed the Christmas tree in the town park. Over the years, the tree has been place in one of the two parks in downtown Leonardtown. In years past, the streets were filled with lights strung across the downtown area to poles in the center of the two parks. As time passed, that concept changed and the department continued to place the live cedar tree as a sign of the beginning of the Christmas season. During the mid- 1980’s , with a serious energy shortage, sentiment was to not erect a tree for one year but the membership could not let that happen and an ide ... (Full Story)

Volunteers Run 5th Due House Fire August 17 - At 1330 hours on Tuesday the 16th of August, Companies 9, 7, 3, and Calvert Company 3 were dispatched to 45915 Patuxent Ln. for the reported house fire with people trapped. Police units arrived on scene advising incoming units that there was no one trapped in the house, that everyone had gotten out. Engine 91(Alioto) was the first piece of apparatus on the scene giving a sizeup of a two story residential structure with heavy fire conditions. Chief 3(Gould) arrived a short time later assuming the Patuxent Ln. command. Chief 3 requested 3 additional tankers to respond to the scene bringing Companies 1, 2, and Calvert Company 7 to the call. imme ... (Full Story)

MVA In Front of Leonardtown Sunoco August 12 - At approximately 1206 hours on Friday the 12th of August companies 1, 19, 79, and the Medic unit were alerted to 25965 Point Lookout Rd. for the MVA with one vehicle overturned. As Police units arrived they advised other incoming units of one person trapped which brought Squad 7 to the call. Chief 1(Mattingly) arrived on the scene advising fireboard that he needs two ambulances. The medic unit arrived on the scene shortly after that and requested a Helo for a priority 2 category B flyout. Squad 1 arrived on the scene and went to work stabilizing the vehicle that was overturned and began extrication of the patient. Squad 1 removed the driver s ... (Full Story)