On Sunday May 15th CALS member Robert Schapiro (a Captain in the US Army Reserve) took command of the DC National Guard Unit "D Co 1-224th" a Medevac Unit. Rob has been a paramedic with CALS for the last decade and is a man of many traits. Rob has not only served his country as a US Army reserve Blackhawk pilot, he is also a US Park Police officer and pilot. Rob has dedicated his life serving ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approx 1930 hrs todays date Calvert Communications began receiving calls of a vehicle abandoned on the top of the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Soon after receiving the first 911 call, more calls came in stating that a victim was seen falling from the bridge and could be seen in the water. Immediately units from Solomons VFD, Calvert Sheriffs Office and Maryland DNR Police and the Medic unit were ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 1600 hrs today, Calvert 911 started to receive phone calls of a subject that had jumped from the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons. Units from Solomons VFD, CALS, and St. Leonard VFD quickly marked up and responded. Calvert Co Sheriff deputies on top of the bridge had a visual on the subject in the water drifting away from the bridge and was conveying her movement to the crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 2/2/22 Baltimore City said 'Goodbye' to 3 fallen hero's Lt P. Butrim, Lt K. Sadler, and FF/PM K. Lacayo. For the 1st time in its 225 year history the entire Baltimore City Fire Department was placed out of service so members could attend the funeral. Units from all over the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia were asked to provide Fire & EMS coverage in Baltimore City from 0700 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier today CALS along with members from the Solomons VFD were able to assist the US Coast Guard with a unique mission. At approx 0930 hrs today an LNG freighter docked at Cove Point LNG had a mariner suffer from a medical emergency. The ships crew contacted the US Coast Guard via Channel 16 to report the emergency. The Coast Guard checked with local air assets and with poor weather in the ... (Full Story & Photos)