St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue proudly remains 100% Volunteer. Your donation will help us provide the best fire, rescue, and EMS services possible.
As most of you know, during the Working Fire Incident on Planters Wharf Road April 18, 2026, our Safety Officer, Marcus Richman suffered a life threatening medical emergency in which the crew on scene performed CPR and multiple defibrillations. It was later determined that Marc suffered a Left Anterior Descending Artery Blockage, also know as the Widow Maker. On April 23, Marc was released from ... (Full Story)
On April 14th @ 1257 hours, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a working structure fire on Clay Hammond Rd.
Engine 72 (Chief R. Weems), Squad 7 (Chief 7A V. DeVries), Tanker 7 (FF C. Lankford), and Rehab 7 (Chief 7C M. Weems) responded to assist with other surrounding companies.
Engine 72 was designated as RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). While Tanker 7 assisted with water supply. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday morning, April 10, St. Leonard Rescue Boat 7 joined North Beach Fire Boat 1 in assisting the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute’s Surface Water Technician class. The training was held in the Chesapeake Bay off Long Beach, where students practiced rescue operations in wetsuits and real water conditions. Rescue Boat 7 served as the safety boat for the class, helping ensure a safe and successful ... (Full Story & Photos)
Dunkirk, MD — Members of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company were proudly recognized last evening during the Annual Calvert County Volunteer Fire, Rescue, & EMS Awards Banquet, held at the Dunkirk Fire Department. The event honored individuals across the county for their dedication, leadership, and service, highlighting the continued strength of the volunteer system.