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Our Century of Service

This Date in CHVFD History

In commemoration of our 100th Anniversary, we highlighted some defining and distinguishing moments in our century of service to the Town of Capitol Heights and Prince George’s County.  These posts originally ran on our website and Facebook from September 1, 2013, to August 13, 2014. 

November 8, 1913

Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings, Land Donated to House Fire Protection Equipment

January 31, 1914

First Officers of the Newly Incorporated Department Elected

April 17, 1915

Many CHVFD Members Involved in Local Government

April 20, 1915

Boys Saved from Burning Barn in Capitol Heights

April 27, 1917

Man Dies After Falling Asleep While Smoking

April 29, 1918

Volunteer Firefighter Raymond T. Payne Inducted in the Army

May 1, 1920

CHVFD Announces Plans to Organize an Orchestra for Fundraising

December 1, 1920

Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Organized

December 9, 1921

Steamer Purchased from the District of Columbia

December 23, 1922

1922 Elections Held

March 18, 1932

Prince George’s County Police Court Moves from Capitol Heights Fire Station

July 17, 1933

Captain Charles A. Keefe Funeral Held at Firehouse

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.

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