Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

08/21/2026

As we enter the school season once again, we'll be sharing the roads with school buses and students traveling to and from school each day. Let's do our part to keep everyone safe by staying alert and obeying school bus safety laws.

Remember to:
🚌 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
🚸 Watch for children crossing the street near bus stops.
📵 Eliminate distractions and stay focused on the road.
🚗 Slow down in school zones and around bus stops.
⏳ Be patient. Never pass a stopped school bus.

Together, we can help ensure every student gets to school safely and returns home safely each day.

08/20/2026

We want to wish one of our favorite Department of Emergency Services employees a happy retirement. Lt. Walden has been assigned to our station since the beginning of our partnership with DES to house the SMDO. We will miss him shouting “go get em brothers” when we leave the station for calls, his great conversations and stories, and his humor. We wish you the best in your retirement and we’re so happy that your years long countdown to this day has finally come to an end (IYKYK 😂). Congrats Lt. Walden! 🫶🏻

08/06/2026

Around 1400 hours company 10 was alerted to an MVC into a pole on Fairgrounds Road. Units arrived to find one subject trapped, with downed wires.

Chief 10 had command, while Squad 10 and Rescue Engine 1 extricated the patient.

07/28/2026

⭐️National Night Out⭐️

Please join us on August 4th to celebrate National Night Out. We’ll be at the firehouse from 6-8pm with snacks, fun, and visits from our local law enforcement agencies. 🚓🚒🚑

07/28/2026

: "Share" the word! Areas along and east of I-95 have been upgraded to a Tornado WATCH (shaded in red) until 10PM. This includes the DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia metro areas, along with Southern MD, the Delmarva, and South Jersey.

Thunderstorms tracking eastward across southeast
Pennsylvania and northern Virginia will move through the watch area this afternoon. Damaging winds remain the primary threat. However, supercell storms may result in a few tornadoes. There are no active tornado warnings, but remain alert.

Stay with JB Weather for continuing coverage!

07/17/2026

A Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for our area.

Air quality has reached Code Purple, which means pollution levels are very unhealthy for everyone. Smoke from wildfires in Canada is contributing to elevated levels of fine particle pollution.

People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

Everyone else should limit time outdoors, avoid strenuous activities, and consider moving exercise and other physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.

To check current air quality conditions in your area, visit: https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸

We hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July. 🎆

🫶🏻,
The most patriotic company around. ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

🚫Parking is not permitted on firehouse property.🚫

🎉🚦TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS 🚦🎉

As thousands of residents and visitors gather to celebrate Independence Day, motorists should expect heavy traffic and temporary road closures near the Charles County Fairgrounds, Blue Crabs Stadium, and Village Green Park in Indian Head.

🚗 Delays are expected, especially between 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
🚫 Several roads and parking areas will be restricted or closed to ensure public safety and allow for the efficient movement of traffic.
🚌 Shuttle service will be available for the Charles County Fairgrounds event.

Please review the graphics below for location-specific traffic patterns, parking information, and access restrictions before heading out.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe during the holiday festivities. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆🎉

06/25/2026

06/16/2026

Hope to see you there 🍕