Charles County Volunteer Rescue Squad, EMS 51

06/11/2026

Often on a call, emergency services personnel treat their patient and transport them to a hospital. They rarely know the end result. We ask ourselves, "I wonder what ever happened to that patient?" This evening before drill, our members had the unique opportunity to meet a patient who wanted to thank them in person for saving their life. Job well done to all the first responders from CCVRS, La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and Charles County Department of Emergency Services as well as the 911 emergency call takers.

06/11/2026

Please join us for our Funds for Friends fundraiser on Thursday, June 18th from open to close at The Greene Turtle - La Plata. You must mention our rescue squad and print or show the flyer for our fundraiser! Thanks in advance for your support and we hope to see you!

06/09/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY CAN’T AFFORD DELAYS 🚨

The La Plata Volunteer Fire Department is speaking out regarding the Maryland State Highway Administration’s proposed Route 6 (Charles Street) redesign project.

For months, we have raised serious concerns about how the current design could negatively impact emergency response operations within our community. Narrower lanes, raised medians, and reduced access points may delay fire trucks and ambulances from getting where they are needed most — when seconds matter.

Since meeting with elected officials on April 23, 2026, and formally presenting our operational concerns, we have not received any meaningful response or indication that these public safety issues are being addressed.

This is not about politics.
This is about response times.
This is about access.
This is about protecting our community.

Every day, our members respond to emergencies throughout the Town of La Plata and surrounding areas. Our apparatus require safe, reliable access to homes, businesses, and neighborhoods to effectively protect lives and property.

Because of the lack of communication and progress surrounding these concerns, the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department will begin a public awareness campaign to ensure our community understands the potential impact this project may have on emergency services.

We are asking for your support. Contact the Town Mayor or Councilmembers.

✅ Public safety must remain the priority
✅ Emergency vehicle access cannot be compromised
✅ Our community deserves a roadway design that works for everyone — including first responders

🚨 STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. 🚨

Follow the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department page for:
• Project updates
• Public safety information
• Ways to support safe emergency access in our community

We remain willing to work collaboratively with all parties involved and continue to hope for meaningful engagement and resolution.

Together, we can protect our community and ensure that public safety always comes first.

06/07/2026

Sharing for a neighboring volunteer station.

Shhhhh.... Coming later today, raffle for the 'Merica 250th Summer Fun Package.

06/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 high school graduating members: Samuel, Yizelle and Sri-Ana! 🎉 We can't wait to see what their futures hold, and wish them the best, brightest future! Well done...we are so proud of each of you!

06/04/2026

This evening, following our monthly business meeting, some of our members took a group picture in our 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirts. You'll see our members wearing these shirts when they're on duty throughout the month of June.

05/31/2026

And a great day was had by all! Thanks for the shout out. In the words of the Terminator, "We'll be back!" 🥰

05/30/2026

Take us out to the ballgame! 🥎 We participated in another fun community outreach event today. We were invited to join CCYL Bambino Buddy Ball at the Field of Dreams. The weather was perfect and after the game, we invited the special athletes and their families to check out our ambulances. They had the best questions for us and learned about some equipment we use on calls to help our patients. We think we might have found some future EMTs in the group! We were also able to help a spectator who had an injury on his arm during the game. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Thank you for having us. We love these opportunities to have positive interactions with the community we serve.

05/27/2026

What does the crew do on Memorial Day, you ask? We grill, we eat, and we stand by in case someone has an emergency and needs an ambulance. Thank you to all our volunteers who miss time with their families and friends, even on holidays, to serve our community. We couldn't do what we do without you! And an extra thank you to our Grill Master, Dawson! 🍔🌭

05/27/2026

NREMT Online Recertification Classes