On Memorial Day 2023, RVFD members participated in a ceremony re-dedicating the RVFD Firefighters Memorial. The memorial was originally installed in 1994 in Vinson Park on E. Jefferson St. in Rockville, adjacent to the old Rockville Library. When the library and park were demolished to make way for the new District Courthouse, the memorial was placed in storage pending a new location. When it became apparent that a new location would be difficult to find, RVFD decided to re-install the… Read more »

The Washington-Rockville Elks Lodge #15 is sponsoring a Flag Day Walk to benefit RVFD. The event will be held at Redgate Park,14500 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 starting at 5:00pm with the walk starting at 6:00pm. The cost to walk is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages will be available for purchase prior to and after the walk at the Elks Lodge, #5 Taft Ct. Rockville, MD adjacent to the Park. Members of the… Read more »

The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department placed our new 2022 Seagrave fire engine in service on Saturday February 4, 2023. The new engine was dedicated in memory of past Chief Scott Emmons. Unlike many other Montgomery County fire engines, the new Engine 703 is owned by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. Engine 703, capable of pumping 2,000 gpm, was built by Seagrave Fire Apparatus in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Within three minutes of being placed in service, the engine was dispatched on its… Read more »

Unlike in past years, RVFD will not be selling Christmas trees this year. If you would like to support another volunteer fire/rescue department, the following are selling trees this year: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad – 5020 Battery La. Bethesda, MD Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad – 2400 Arcola Ave. Wheaton, MD Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department – 8001 River Rd. Bethesda, MD Read more »

Beginning October 1, 2022, the Move Over Law in Maryland will expand to require motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals – including hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution signals including traffic cones, caution signs, or non-vehicular warning signs. The expanded law is in place to protect law enforcement, emergency responders, and any motorist that may encounter a roadside emergency and must stop near travel… Read more »

RVFD members participate in training almost every day. Some attend classes at the Montgomery County Public Service Training Academy (PSTA), some attend outside conferences or seminars and most participate in training on their duty shift. Occasionally special training is conducted, such as on Saturday June 11, 2022 when RVFD members went to the Maryland Fire/Rescue Institute (MFRI) in College Park to improve their skills during a “live burn”. A live burn is an exercise where members can experience live fire… Read more »