This Date in CHVFD History

Our Century of Service

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

Our Century of Service

This Date in CHVFD History

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

First Officers of the Newly Incorporated Department Elected

Many CHVFD Members Involved in Local Government

Boys Saved from Burning Barn in Capitol Heights

Man Dies After Falling Asleep While Smoking

Volunteer Firefighter Raymond T. Payne Inducted in the Army

CHVFD Announces Plans to Organize an Orchestra for Fundraising

Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Organized

Steamer Purchased from the District of Columbia

1922 Elections Held

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

Captain Charles A. Keefe Funeral Held at Firehouse

About the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department