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April 20, 1915

Boys Saved from Burning Barn in Capitol Heights

April 20, 1915 – The Washington Herald newspaper reported on a barn fire in Capitol Heights. The barn was owned by O.B. Zantsinger. Dennis Quill, Property Clerk for the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department, credited Buddy Osin, age 15, with rescuing Louis Litz and Crial Harris, both age 4, from the burning barn.

About the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department

The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization that provides fire and emergency services for the town of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. We are located about 5 miles from our nation’s capital, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our station is staffed both by career and volunteer personnel.