Mikulski, Sarbanes Announce Federal Funding for the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Paul S. Sarbanes (both D-Md.) today announced Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Capitol Heights in Prince George’s County has been awarded $47,074 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Senator Mikulski is on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the AFG program and fights each year to increase its federal funding.
Door-to-Door Fire Safety Campaign Completed
It is with great pride that we report the career and volunteer personnel from the Capitol Heights Fire Station #5 have completed their Door-to-Door Fire Safety Campaign.
The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Wishes You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department members and career personnel would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season. Statistics show that the incidence of house fires increases during the winter holiday season – fueled in part by holiday decorations, candles and Christmas trees. According to the United States Fire Administration, house fires during the winter holiday season kill about 500 and injure about 2,000 people, and cause more than $500 million in damage. Here are some safety tips to help protect you and your family.
Station 5 Personnel Among Those to Receive Commendation for Assisting in ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Lawrence H. Sedgwick Jr. recently commended several members of the Fire/EMS Department for their continued commitment to serving the community. Chief Sedgwick recognized twenty-nine members for their assistance during the production of EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION. These Fire/EMS Department members assisted in moving furniture into the family’s new home. Chief […]
Engine 52 Almost Complete
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Engine 52 Back in Quarters
Emergency Vehicle Specialists (EVS) delivered the rehabilitated Engine 52 to the station on October 29, 2005. The engine had been at Emergency Vehicle Specialists (EVS) in Hagerstown, Maryland since June 16, 2005.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Holds Its Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Day
Every 18 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States. Your local department, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department, responded to over 3,300 fire and emergency medical calls in the year 2004. In addition to fire and emergency medical services, we provide an Annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Day to educate our community.
Station 5 Has an Eventful 2005 PGCVFRA Convention
The Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association’s 83rd Annual Convention during the week of September 17 – 24, 2005. This was an eventful year for the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Several of our members were running for positions within the Association and Ladies Auxiliary’s ranks; we also had a new inductee into the PGCVFRA Hall of Fame.
Members Take a Trip to Hagerstown to See Engine 52
Members from the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department took a trip to Hagerstown, Maryland to view the progress on Engine 52 and meet with the lettering contractor. The engine has been painted with its new color scheme and some of the compartment doors have been reinstalled.
Rehab Progess: Engine 52 Has Been Painted
On June 16, 2005, members from the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department brought Engine 52 to Emergency Vehicle Specialists (EVS) in Hagerstown, Maryland for its rehabilitation. As of September 16, 2005, we continue to make progress on the rehab.