Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. - Company 5

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Benedict Volunteer Fire Department Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue Squad and Auxiliary

Proudly serving Charles County, Maryland since 1950

Please visit our Events Page to see all the Activities we are hosting this year.

Members Wanted!!

Please call the station @ 301-274-3890 or drop by to pick up an application today!!

As becoming a volunteer member of a fire department you receive several benefits.

1. Free fire and emergency medical training through the University of Maryland.
2. Receive College Credits for all formal training.
3. Self satisfaction from helping the community.
4. A variety of friendships.
5. The ability to work as a team.
6. Maryland state tax break.
7. Retirement pay
8. Respect from individuals in the community.

Win Big and Support BVFDRS!

EMT-B Mary Daniels, January 03

Purchase your Maryland 50/50 tickets for an opportunity to win while supporting your local first responders.

Weekly 50/50 drawings are held every Thursday.

Buy your tickets before Tuesday evening to be automatically entered into the Early Bird Drawing for a $1,000 prize each Tuesday night.

Watch for limited-time ticket specials throughout the week.

Use the link below to buy your tickets today. ... (Full Story)

Catfish Tournament Results

EMT-B Mary Daniels, May 02

We had a great turn out for our 3rd Annual Catfish Tournament. We had 46 boats, 11 kayak/shore, and 5 youth totaling over 160 people. All together they caught 413 catfish totaling 822.96 pounds. Congratulations to our winners!!!

Boat
First Place $500: 27.3 lbs. caught by James Watson, Steven Watson, and Steven Watson Jr
Second Place $300: 22.8 lbs. caught by Kasey Windsor, Steven Windsor, and Tommy ... (Full Story & Photos)

3rd Annual Catfish Tournament

EMT-B Mary Daniels, February 13

Saturday, May 2, 2026 (Inclement Weather May 9, 2026)

FISHING TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Fishing Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM anywhere on the Patuxent River
Weigh-In: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Fire House
TWO CATEGORIES:

Boat

Entry Fee: $100 per boat
Shore/Kayak

Adults: $25 per person
Children (under 15): $15 per child
PRIZES:

Boat Category

1st & 2nd Places: Heaviest Fish
5 Fish Stringer: Heaviest Combined ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stop the Bleed

EMT-B Mary Daniels, February 10

Stop the Bleed - Charles County

WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7 – 8:30pm EDT

WHERE: Benedict Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad 18210 Hyatt Ave. Benedict, MD 20612

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION:

In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:
(1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound;
(2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding;
(3) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

EMT-B Mary Daniels, December 23

🎄 Merry Christmas from Your Benedict VFDRS Volunteers! 🎅🏼

This Christmas, we’re reminded how truly special our community is. Every kind word, wave, and act of support keeps our department strong and ready to serve. Whether it’s a call for help, a local event, or a friendly visit to the station, you make what we do possible.

The holidays are a time to reflect on what matters most — family, friendship, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 5-2 Movie (Quicktime 2.6 Megs)

Engine 5-3 Movie (Quicktime 2.16 Megs)

Tanker 5 Movie (Quicktime 3.54 Megs)

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