Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department
RING recalls 350,000 Video Doorbell Cameras

Past Chief Charles Miedzinski (CP), November 14

Amazon-subsidiary Ring is recalling hundreds of thousands of video doorbells after receiving reports of them catching fire.

The potential fire hazard impacts around 350,000 2nd generation Ring doorbells sold in the United States and roughly 8,700 more sold in Canada, according to a notice posted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Tuesday. The $100 doorbells were sold on Ring's ... (Full Story)


Charter Members (L-R) Mr. Elwood Joy, Mr. Albert Johnson and Mr. William Huesman
Hollywood VFD Celebrates 100th Birthday for First Fire Chief William “Billy” Huesman

Past Chief Charles Miedzinski (CP), November 14

The Hollywood VFD celebrated the 100th Birthday for Charter Member and First Fire Chief Mr. William “Billy” Huesman. Mr. Huesman was present at our Monthly Business Meeting on Tuesday 3 November 2020, where the Department celebrated with cake, fellowship and great memories. In addition, the department did a drive-by Happy Birthday celebration on his actual 100th Birthday on Thursday, 12 November ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews using Extension Ladder, Rope Rescue  Equipment and Aztec Kit to Lower Hunter to the Ground
Hollywood VFD Rescue Squad 7 Responds to High-Angle Technical Rescue Incident in Leonardtown, Maryland

Past Chief Charles Miedzinski (CP), November 14

At approximately 0615 hours Tuesday, 10 November 2020, units were dispatched to the 43000 block of Medley’s Neck Road in Leonardtown, Maryland for an injured hunter in a tree. Rescue Squad 7 was added to the incident and responded with 5 Volunteers shortly after dispatch. First arriving units found a hunter approximately 30 feet in the tree, up side down, and hanging from his harness after his tree ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews Operating Hollywood VFD Raft 7
Hollywood VFD Responses to Overnight Water Rescues

Past Chief Charles Miedzinski (CP), November 12

At approximately 2312 hours Wednesday 11 November 2020, Hollywood VFD Raft 7 was dispatched for a vehicle in floodwater with 2 occupants trapped in the 41400 block of Medleys Neck Road in Leonardtown, Maryland. Utility 7, Raft 7, and Chief 7B (Rector) responded shortly after dispatch. First arriving units found a single vehicle that was swept off the roadway due to floodwaters. Utility 7 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Hollywood Volunteers Respond to House Fire in Leonardtown

Past Chief Charles Miedzinski (CP), October 17

At approximately 0900 on Saturday, 17 October 2020, Tanker 74 and Ladder Truck 7 were dispatched to 25180 Dove Point Ln for a possible house fire. Tanker 74, Ladder Truck 7, and Chief 7B (Rector) responded shortly after dispatch with 10 Volunteers. A few minutes later Engine 72 was added to fill the assignment and responded to a designated fill site. Chief 1 (Bell) was first to arrive finding a ... (Full Story & Photos)