Charter Board Survey - Say NO to Creating a Paid Career Fire Service in Charles County! |
By Charles County Dive Rescue Team | |
March 2, 2024 | |
The Volunteer Fire & EMS Associations are responsible for coordination of personnel, resources and equipment of all independent volunteer departments. Firefighting - 14 Fire Stations across the County respond to a variety of calls: Structure Fires, Brush Fires, Medical Emergencies, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fire Alarms, and Non-Emergency Service Calls. Special Operations - FEMA Type 2 Certified Technical Response Teams respond to Structural Collapse, Trench Collapse, Swift Water Rescues, Confined Space Rescues and High/Low Angle Rescues. Underwater Dive Rescue - Underwater emergencies and recoveries. Emergency Medical Services - 15 EMS Stations staffed in coordination with Charles County DES and also provide: ALS Training & Scholarships for volunteer paramedics. Help us keep this valuable public safety asset intact by answering NO to question #4 on the survey. Help us get the funding needed by answering YES to question #6. Survey is open until April 15, 2024 Scan the QR code to complete the survey! |
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