Welcome to the official website of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Please explore the website and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We are always seeking motivated individuals who are ready to step up and serve their community. If interested please give us a call or stop by the station on a Monday evening between 7 - 9 p.m. Do you have what it takes?
78th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention
The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is proud to host the 78th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA) Convention April 26-27, 2025 at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.
For more information or if you are a business and you would like to support your local Volunteer Fire Department, please fill out the form below. Any and all donations go directly to offsetting the cost of the event.
The Officers and Members of the LVFD regret to announce the passing of our past member Charles Benedict (Dickie) Gatton. Dickie served the department for over eighteen years as an active member. During that time, he served as Assistant Engineer for a number of years. He was a faithful member always working at the annual carnival running the some of the carnival rides. Dickie served for many years ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Officers and Members of the LVFD regrets to announce the passing of our past member John A. Candela. Jack served the department for over seventeen years as an active member. During that time, he served as Treasurer for a number of years. He was a faithful member always working at the annual carnival running the bingo stand. Jack served for many years as a line officer and due to working and ... (Full Story & Photos)
Each year firefighters from across the nation gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland at the National Fire Academy to honor their fallen brothers and sisters from the previous year, who lost their lives in the line of duty. This is a solemn event that is held dear to firefighters and the Fire Hero families who have lost a loved one serving their communities.
We wanted to tell you about Fire Prevention Week coming up October 8-14, 2023! Did you know that Fire Prevention week was a direct result of a large fire in Chicago? The Great Chicago Fire burned between October 8th to October 10th, with most of the damage done on October 9th. The fire caused roughly $200 million in damages, killing around 300 people, and destroying over 17,000 buildings and structures. ... (Full Story & Photos)
It is with deepest sympathy that the membership of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department and its Auxiliary announce the passing of Past Chief John F. “Jake” Mattingly. Jake Joined the department in 1952 and served as Fire Chief from 1962 - 1965 and 1967 - 1972. As member of the department and over his many years of service he held all operational positions in the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)
