Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department

06/13/2026

Rescue Engine 4 attended the Colonial Beach 75th Annual Fireman’s Parade yesterday! 🔥

06/13/2026

The best around! 🚒🔥

06/09/2026

Early Bird Tuesday! Get those tickets before 8pm today for an extra chance to win! 💰
Tickets - https://bit.ly/4teLG7t

06/09/2026

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.

06/08/2026

A few of our members got to participate in this class, very good training! 🔥

06/04/2026

Just a few hours left to get in on this weeks MD Firefighter 50/50! 💰 Get your tickets before 8pm!
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4teLG7t

06/04/2026

The MDE open burning ban is in effect annually between June 1 and August 31.
This burn ban involves the following counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Baltimore City.
The ban does not affect backyard barbeque grilling or open fires for recreational purposes, such as campfires.
Open Air Burning regulations are enforced by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Violations carry fines up to $1000 and/or one year in prison.
Even small campfires can cause wildfires if they are not fully extinguished.

For more information on the burn ban contact Maryland Department of the Environment Office of Air Quality at (410) 537-3231

06/02/2026

June 1, 2026 - CONFINED SPACE RESCUE, NANJEMOY, MD
Just after 9pm last night, units were dispatched for a man stuck in a hole in the ground.
Rescue Engine 4, Chief 4, and Utility 4 all responded.
Upon arrival Chief 4 established tactical command and advised that they had one male in a septic tank, hanging on to the edge.
Company 4’s crew was able to extricate the male in under 10 minutes from their arrival.
The male subject was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

05/31/2026

We were pleased to support the Cadets in their final training exercise for the Fire 2 class yesterday. Very proud of all the young volunteers and the adults who participated in the class as well! 💪🔥