📆 Monthly Training: Tonight our members completed Airborne & Bloodborne Pathogen Training! We donned (put on) and doffed (took off) our personal protective equipment (PPE). During the training we also completed
Respirator Fit Testing to ensure our N95s fit properly. Our trainings keep our members safe in the field.

💪 We protect ourselves, so we can better protect you!... (Full Story & Photos)

During our February Business Meeting, we had a special guest from the Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) present our squad with a “Certificate of Special Recognition” to honor our 75th anniversary.

“The Volunteer Fire, EMS and Rescue Service in every community has historically been a focal point of that community's activity. It is the most depended upon entity in a community. A volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)

🎶 Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive

Monthly Training: Starting the year off strong with CPR training. Tonight our members got a refresh on CPR skills. Even bystanders taking prompt action to perform CPR can significantly improve someone’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Keep an eye out for our public Hands Only CPR event later this year. (Date TBD)

... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to our Member of the Month for January: Board of Director Marie Carroll!

Marie recently retired from her day job and has been dedicating many extra hours in support of our Rescue Squad. She's quick to volunteer when coverage is needed, and volunteered during the recent Snow Emergency Plan where duty crews were required to stay at the rescue squad building. Marie's time and dedication ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad was established in 1949 making it the first Rescue Squad in St. Mary’s County. The first ambulance was kept at Camp Brown in Scotland, Maryland and various other locations in the Ridge area. Upon completion of the American Legion Post 255 building in the early 1950’s, the Rescue Squad operated its ambulances from there.

The following are some of the people involved ... (Full Story)

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad held its 75th Annual Installation of Officers.  It was held at the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, with a delicious meal catered by the RVFD Auxiliary.  This year’s event proved to be very special for a few of our members, but especially for our organization as a whole. 75 years of service is a HUGE milestone, and it was made known ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ambulance 48 (Retired) a 1972 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance was at the 3rd Annual Bull and Oyster roast at the American Legion Post 255. The event has one of the largest car shows in the Ridge area and our Caddy was there...... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Association Member Sandra "Sandy" Sullivan. She was called home on Monday, October 7, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family who have been by her side throughout these trying times. Sandy dedicated many hours to the rescue squad association during her time with us, as well as to the community as a whole. She will be greatly ... (Full Story & Photos)