The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, established in 1949, is a 100% volunteer, nonaffiliated EMS organization that provides emergency medical services to the First Election District in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The First District is a rural community in the southernmost county on the western shore of Maryland. We provide emergency medical services to the communities of Scotland, Ridge, Dameron, St. James/Park Hall, Historic St. Mary’s City, St. Inigoes, Point Lookout State Park (a site noted for its historical value during the Civil War), and the Naval Air Station Patuxent River – Webster Field Annex located in St. Inigoes. The Squad provides mutual aid to our neighboring Squads located in Lexington Park, Valley Lee, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Avenue, and Mechanicsville. The Squad protects approximately 7,100 permanent residents within 75 square miles of landmass.

In 2001, a fire destroyed our building,  along with one of our ambulances, essential equipment and necessary gear.