Potomac Valley Fire Company

Today at 1:56PM, Company 11s Special Operations Division (Boat Company 11) was back at it again on the Potomac River in the area of "White Horse Rapids". The Washington County Emergency Communications Center recieved a call reporting numerous people on the Potomac River in … [Read more...]

On Tuesday evening at 6:12 PM as Boat crews were leaving Dam 4 from assisting Salvage and Recovery crews working the Barge incident, Our neighbors in Jefferson County began receiving calls for a River Rescue on the Shenandoah River. Both Washington County and Jefferson County … [Read more...]

A lot of people are asking questions about the two loose barges on the Potomac River. Check out the park’s press statement from Sunday night for background information: Is it safe to go out and see the barges? Our first priority is always safety! The storm has passed but … [Read more...]

Currently the PVFC and surrounding Boat Companies are operating on the Potomac River near Dargan Bend Boat Ramp for a loose construction barge running free on the Potomac River. Foot Traffic near the Harpers Ferry foot bridge and train Bridge as well as the Route 340 bridge … [Read more...]

Over night the Potomac Valley Fire Company was alerted for a PIC (Personnel Injury Collision)  in the 18600 Blk of Sandy Hook Rd in Co. 11s First Due. While units were responding, Washington County Emergency Communications Center provided additional information advising this was … [Read more...]

Today, May 4th 2022, is International Firefighters Day. Today we would like to recognize all of our past, present,and future Firefighters and say Thank You ! You all do an amazing job at keeping our county and our citizens safe. Say thank you and show your support of our amazing … [Read more...]

On Tuesday evening some members headed to the pond at the John Brown Farm to practice up on Drafting Operations and flowing large Master Streams from a Draft. Upon returning to the station, crews then touched up on pulling the 300' (300 ft rear hose line) and nozzle … [Read more...]

Crab Feed Saturday, August 27, 2022 Doors open at 4PM Cost: $50 for Crabs, $25 for non Crabs For tickets: Available at Himes Store or call 301-964-0235 … [Read more...]

This afternoon Company 11 (Potomac Valley) joined Co. 1 (Sharpsburg Fire), Co. 19 (Sharpsburg EMS), Co 6 (Boonsboro Fire), Co 12 (Fairplay Fire), Jefferson county Truck 3 (Shepardstown) in a Make A Wish Parade for a local South Washington County Child with … [Read more...]

Early this evening at 17:30 Hrs (5:30 PM) Companies and Units from around Washington County  wished Washington County Emergency Communications Center Dispatcher Keith Bowen a Happy Retirement after 34 years of service. Keith has many friends around the County as well as with … [Read more...]

Whole sub $10 Half sub $5. Your choice of turkey, ham, roast beef, and cold cut. Comes with white american cheese. Tomato, lettuce, onion, mayo, mustard and pepper relish on side. This Friday, 5-7 PM … [Read more...]

Saturday afternoon,  Company 11 (Potomac Valley), Brush 1 (Sharpsburg  Fire), Brush 8 (Boonsboro Fire, Rohrersville Sta) were alerted for a Large Brush Fire in the 1700 Block of Harpers Ferry Rd (Company 11s area). Brush 11, Brush 11-1, Support 11-7 W/ ATV 11, Chief 11 … [Read more...]

Heads up boys and girls this Sat April 2 2022 The Potomac Valley Fire Co. Is having breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Door s open at 7:30-10:30 for a donation of $9.00 for adults, kids eat free. Sausage, sausage gravy ,chip -beef gravy,eggs, pancakes Orange juice,milk, and coffee. … [Read more...]