We are EXCITED to announce our next CIVFD Auxiliary Online Raffle!!!

Scratch-Off Raffle #8!!!
$200 worth of Scratch-Off tickets and $100 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)

On Thursday evening, CIVFD members participated in a hands-on training session focused on sprinkler systems at the Swan Point Clubhouse. Crews took time to walk through the facility, reviewing how the different systems function, how to access and utilize the Fire Department Connection (FDC), and what to watch for when responding to fire alarms in this type of structure.

We also identified key hazards ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚑 This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the dedication of Emergency Medical Services personnel across the country—and especially right here in our own community.

At Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department & EMS, our EMTs are more than just responders. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your family—volunteering their time, day and night, to answer the call when someone needs help most.

From ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, Rescue Boat 6 from Cobb Island VFD responded to an aircraft emergency in the Potomac River near Green Buoy #29, just off Dahlgren Naval Base in Virginia. Initial reports indicated a large aircraft down in the water, but upon arrival, first-in units determined it to be a small seaplane with a single occupant.

Rescue Boat 6 remained on scene for several hours, providing support and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, CIVFD assisted a community member in need of urgent medical transport. With the support of our partners at the Maryland State Police – Aviation Command Trooper 7 and the Charles County Department of Emergency Services, we coordinated a smooth landing at Breeze Farm and ensured rapid transfer to an appropriate facility.

Shortly after, our crews responded to another medical emergency—proving ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, three of our members completed Swiftwater/Flood Boat Operator Training on the Potomac River near Dargan, Maryland and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, hosted by Atlantic Technical Rescue and certified through Rescue 3 International.

This advanced, hands-on course focused on operating rescue boats in challenging flood and swiftwater environments. Our members trained in:

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