The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS applied for a grant through the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant program to replace expired and outdated fire hose, nozzles, and water supply appliances.

The department was notified recently from Senator Chris Van Hollen's Office and FEMA, that we have been awarded a FEMA AFG grant in the amount of $153,695.00.

"Congratulations! Your grant ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS had three members take and successfully complete the MFRI(Maryland Fire Rescue Institute) and NREMT (National Registry EMT) EMT class.

The EMT class is comprised of 207 instructional classroom hours, numerous hours devoted to self study and getting hands on patient care assessments.

We would like to CONGRATULATE the following members for this outstanding ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are EXCITED to announce another CIVFD Auxiliary Online Raffle!!!

Scratch-Off Raffle #7!!!
$150 worth of Scratch-Off tickets and $50 Cash!!!

* 100 Tickets at $10 donation per ticket

* Must be 18 years of age to purchase ticket and win prize!

* Store will only allow 100 tickets to be sold.

* Tickets are non-refundable.

* No third party ticket sales are allowed.

* Once all tickets are sold, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS would like to Congratulate one of our members Addisen Waples for graduating from La Plata High School.

Addisen will be attending Frostburg in August.

We wish you a successful future.

Congratulations!... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 6 was alerted for a 2 vehicle collision in the area of Holy Ghost Church on Rock Point Road.

Chief 6, Rescue Engine 6, Ambulance 68 and Paramedic Ambulance 14 responded.

Rescue Engine 6 found 2 vehicles involved with a total of 3 patients. An additional ambulance was requested. Ambulance 69 responded.

A helicopter was requested for one patient but they were placed in service due to flight ... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members would like to CONGRATULATE two of our CIVFD and EMS Auxiliary members for being nominated and elected into office for LASMVFA.

Our very own CIVFD Member and Auxiliary President Cindy Pilkerton was elected to President for the Ladies Auxiliary to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association.

Also this year, CIVFD Member and Auxiliary Member Joellen Lawman was elected ... (Full Story & Photos)