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Welcome to the Official Website for Secretary Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
The Secretary Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated was founded in February 1937, and is an all Volunteer Fire, EMS & Rescue Company. SVFD has 70 Active, Honorary, Life and Ladies Auxiliary members. Our Mission is to provide professional emergency service, fire prevention education, and emergency services awareness to the residents of Secretary Maryland and the surrounding areas.

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No Caption Mutual Aid: Box Alarm 26-4

KQ, November 04

At approximately 9:39 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, neighboring fire departments were dispatched for Box Alarm 26-4 in the 2600 block of Cokesbury Road for a reported chicken house fire.

Upon arrival, the first units on scene requested a tanker task force, followed shortly thereafter by a second alarm assignment to assist with water supply and manpower.

The Secretary Volunteer Fire Company responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Flood Safety: Turn Around Don't Drown!

KQ, August 21

Hurricane Erin has us expecting to see some moderate flooding in areas!
Here’s some safety information to keep you and your family safe!

Safety Reminder: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

🌊 Flooding can happen quickly!
More than 50% of flood-related deaths are due to someone driving or walking through flood waters

✅ What You Should Do:
Never drive around barricades.
Don’t walk or play in flood waters.
Turn ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Grill Safety for Labor Day!

KQ, August 07

Sparky The Fire Dog wants to know if your still grilling this summer? So is he!!

Before you fire it up, remember:
🔥 Keep grills 10 feet from buildings
💨 Never leave it unattended
🐾 Keep pets and kids a safe distance away

Let’s make these final summer BBQs safe and delicious! For more tips visit: nfpa.org/grilling

#GrillSafe #SummerSafety #FirePrevention... (Full Story & Photos)

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National Night Out: 8/5/2025

KQ, August 05

Members of Secretary Volunteer Fire Company, Dorchester County Sheriffs Office, and Maryland State Police attended National Night Out sponsored by The Town of Secretary on 8/5/2025.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Box Alarm & Field Fire🚨

KQ, August 21

Brush 16-1 responded to Cambridge initially for a field fire off of Stone Boundary Rd. After assisting in cutting off the fire from reaching the exposed woods line and extinguishing the field fire forestry cleared all units. At which time, command requested all units respond to the 2 alarm fire down the road.
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Box Alarm 6-1

SVFC KQ, June 27

Rescue Engine 16-1 responded to a box alarm in the 6-1 box. Members arrived on location and assisted in assuring the power was disconnected , ventilation, checking for extension, and helped station 6 rack their hose line. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Brush Box : 6-3

SVFC KQ, June 10

Members responded and assisted with hot spot fires/wetting the perimiter after a combine ignited a field fire in the 6-3 box. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Rescue Box MC1: 21-3

Member Kimberly Quathamer, June 07

Members responded to the 21-3 box for a serious MVC with entrapment : Rescue Engine 16-1 was asked to handle the landing zone.... (Full Story & Photos)

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