Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

08/26/2026

Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag are at Half-Staff

The United States Flag is ordered lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The United States flag shall be returned to full-staff at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland Flag is lowered to half-staff. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag.

08/24/2026

Engine/Tanker 44 on the transfer to Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department while their members fight a working house fire in Chaptico.

08/23/2026

Engine 41 is at Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute - SMRTC assisting the Firefighter 1 class with water supply while the new recruits learn about interior fire attack and ladder positioning.

08/22/2026

Several members of the Ridge VFD recently attended an intensive two-day training seminar led by Dr. Rich Gasaway (Fire Chief, Ret.) from Situational Awareness Matters (SAMatters.com). The courses focused on critical decision-making, situational awareness, and safety protocols under high-stress conditions on the fireground that can help prevent mistakes and line of duty deaths (LODDs).

Huge thanks to:
* Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association for coordinating this invaluable opportunity
* Ladies Auxiliary to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association (LA-SMVFA) for funding the training
* Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department for hosting us in their facility

Continuous learning saves lives! Investing in safety today means a safer community tomorrow!

08/20/2026

Severe thunderstorms are possible with damaging winds, large hail, and frequent lightning. Severe Thunderstorm Watch 604 is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT for DC, DE, MD, NC, NJ, PA, and VA. Conditions are favorable for severe storms. Monitor for Warnings.

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08/20/2026

Tornado Watch in effect until 10:00 PM EDT tonight

Tornado Watch 605 is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT tonight for the District of Columbia; Delaware (Kent, New Castle, Sussex); Maryland (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester, Baltimore City); New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Virginia; and adjacent coastal waters. This is a WATCH, not a Warning. Know your shelter location, monitor updates, and be ready to act fast if a Warning is issued.

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08/18/2026

Big thanks to MISSION BBQ for providing dinner for our members last night! Great food and friendly staff. We appreciate all you do for the local first responders.

08/10/2026

Ridge VFD Wins at North Beach VFD's Centennial Parade

On Saturday, August 8, members of Ridge VFD took Engine 41 to North Beach, to take part in North Beach VFD's (NBVFD) Centennial Parade and Muster, held as part of NBVFD's 100th Anniversary festivities. Departments from Calvert, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George's Counties joined the parade, with a mix of modern (in use) and antique fire and EMS apparatus.

A dedicated group of Ridge VFD members spent many hours preparing Engine 41 for the event. Their efforts were rewarded with a Best Overall (Modern) Engine Company award! Despite the hot weather, the streets of North Beach were filled with spectators cheering and waving.

Ridge VFD congratulates North Beach VFD on its 100 years of dedicated service and appreciates the opportunity to participate in the parade.

https://www.ridgevfd.org/news/1072/Ridge-VFD-Wins-at-North-Beach-VFDs-Centennial-Parade

08/04/2026

Engine 41 on the transfer at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 while their members work a house fire.

07/28/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:15 PM EDT for Calvert County and St. Marys County, MD. A storm near Saint Leonard or Flag Harbor moving east at 20 mph with damaging 60 mph wind gusts and 0.75-inch hail. Downed trees may block roadways and cause power outages. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor.

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