Welcome to Secretary Volunteer Fire Company

Dedicated to Protecting Our Community Since 1937
When the call comes, we answer.
For nearly 90 years, Secretary Volunteer Fire Company has proudly served Secretary, Maryland and the surrounding communities by providing professional fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. Our volunteer members are committed to protecting lives, preserving property, and making a difference—one call at a time.
Whether responding to emergencies, educating the public, or giving back through community events, our mission remains the same:
To serve with courage, integrity, and compassion—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
24 Hours a Day • 7 Days a Week • 365 Days a Year
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Storm Safety Reminder
KQ, July 09
Recent severe storms have impacted communities across Maryland, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, fallen trees, and widespread power outages. As cleanup and restoration efforts continue, the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company encourages all residents to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their families safe.
Power outages can create additional hazards long ... (Full Story & Photos)
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SVFC Partnered With MD FIREFIGHTER 50/50
Treasurer Kimberly Quathamer, July 09
The Secretary Volunteer Fire Company is excited to announce a new fundraising partnership with the Maryland 50/50 Raffle, providing our supporters with an exciting opportunity to win cash while helping support the volunteers who protect our community.
Through this partnership, participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a share of more than $10,000 in cash prizes awarded each week. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Launching A Community Book Donation Program
KQ, July 09
Supporting your local volunteer fire company is now as simple as donating a book.
The Secretary Volunteer Fire Company is excited to announce the addition of a BookDrop.com donation bin at our station, providing community members with an easy way to give back while decluttering their homes.
Residents are invited to donate gently used books by placing them in the designated BookDrop bin located outside ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Working Structure Fire Brings Multiple Agencies Together
KQ, July 03
At approximately 6:37 p.m., Secretary Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to assist on a working structure fire in the 600 block of Race Street at Tienda Mexicana Velasquez in Cambridge.
The incident was initially reported as a van fire with extension into a commercial structure, with fire threatening both the business and the apartments located above. Due to the potential for rapid fire spread ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Keep First Responders & Victims in Your Prayers
KQ, July 03
The Secretary Volunteer Fire Company is asking our community to keep all of Dorchester County's first responders, as well as the victims and their families, in your thoughts and prayers following a difficult evening of emergency incidents.
After returning to the station from assisting at a working structure fire in Cambridge, our members were immediately dispatched to a serious two-vehicle motor ... (Full Story & Photos)
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SVFC Urges Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
KQ, July 01
With dangerously high temperatures and heat indices affecting our area, the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company is encouraging everyone to take extra precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their pets during this period of extreme heat.
High temperatures can quickly become dangerous, especially for young children, older adults, individuals with chronic medical conditions, outdoor workers, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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SVFC Helps Tri City Little League
KQ, July 01
Community service doesn't always come with flashing lights and emergency calls. Sometimes, it's about lending a helping hand when neighbors need it most.
During the recent Tri-City Little League All-Star Tournament, organizers faced an unexpected challenge when water usage restrictions in Hurlock made it difficult to properly prepare the playing fields. Without adequate moisture, the fields became ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Weekend Keeps SVFC on the Move
KQ, June 22
It has been another busy stretch for the volunteers of the Secretary Volunteer Fire Company, with members responding to a variety of emergency incidents, participating in training, and continuing to serve the community both on and off the fireground.
The activity began on Thursday, June 18, when members were dispatched at 5:41 p.m. for an unwitnessed cardiac arrest in the Medical Box 16-1 area. After ... (Full Story & Photos)
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