Burn Prevention & Education Programs

This morning, the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company conducted a controlled burn of a single‑family dwelling. This structure has supported our members’ for several months, serving as a site for multiple hands‑on training exercises. Today’s burn marked the final phase of our training operations at this location. Training opportunities like these help our members sharpen their skills and strengthen teamwork. If you’re interested in being part of training experiences like this, or the many other a

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