Fire Safety House 5 Makes Its Debut at Capitol Heights Day
On Saturday, June 9, 2007, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Fire Safety House 5 made its debut at the annual Capitol Heights Day celebration.
Engine 51 Responds to Fatal 3-Alarm Apartment Fire
Just after midnight on May 30, 2007, units were dispatched for a reported building fire at 7109 Donnell Place in Forestville. Units arriving to the Holly Hill Condominiums found heavy fire conditions on rear of the building.
Crew of Engine 52 Stands By at Andrews Air Force Base Airshow
Members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department and career staff were standing by at Andrews Air Force Base during their annual Joint Service Open House on Sunday, May 20, 2006.
Company 5 Takes Part in Their 19th Annual Christmas in April Project
The members and staff of Company 5 participated in the annual Christmas in April project on April 28, 2007. The department has been participating in the event since its inception in 1989.
Bill Hawkins Receives Valor Award at Prince George’s County Public Safety Valor Awards Luncheon
It is with great pride that we report that our very own Bill Hawkins received a Valor Award at the April 25th Awards Luncheon for his efforts to rescue two trapped workers from a sewer. He has also been awarded a 2007 Firehouse Heroism Award from Firehouse Magazine.
Capitol Heights Citizens Free Four from Burning Vehicle
On January 11, 2007, at approximately 12:00 am Prince George’s County Public Safety Communications dispatched an auto accident in the 500 block of Larchmont Avenue. Engine 52, Paramedic Ambulance 5, Rescue Squad 8, Medic 46, EMS 1 and Battalion Chief 1 were alerted to the call.
Santa Pays an Early Visit to Capitol Heights to Map Out His Route
Just a few days before Christmas, there was a knock at the engine room door. And what did the crew find but a man dressed in red velour. It was our good pal Santa, all cheery and bright, but what was he doing in Capitol Heights on a Thursday night?
Thanksgiving Season Provides Volunteer Opportunity For Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department pitched in to help SHARE Food, a local non-profit, throughout the month of November. This was particularly important because SHARE was in desperate need of volunteer help distributing food, during this Thanksgiving season of giving.
CHVFD Members Receive Unit Citations, Proclamations for Developing & Implementing Door-to-Door Fire Safety Campaign
On November 8, 2006, personnel from the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department (Prince George’s County Fire Station #5) were presented with several awards for its Door-to-Door Fire Safety Campaign.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Holds Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Day
On October 14, 2006, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department conducted its Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Day from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.