2001 Seagrave Pumper Has Arrived
The new Engine 5-1 was been delivered to the station on December 17, 2001. This 2001 Seagrave will replace the 1986 Seagrave pumper that was in service as Engine 5-1; Old 5-1 will be placed on the county’s reserve fleet.
Company 5 is the Second Station in Prince George’s County to Acquire a Thermal Imager
The imager is carried on Truck 5 and is equipt with a transmitter for remote monitoring. A portable TV/VCR and a receiving station are also carried on Truck 5. This will allow incident commanders to monitor activities on the fireground and provide valuable information for incident critiques.
3-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Bowie Craft Store
On Sunday, November 11, 2001 at approximately 1245 hours a box assignment in Company 43’s area was dispatched to 4511 Mitchellville Road for a reported building fire at the Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store.
Reservists Summoned and Company 5 Member Answers the Call
Our own Dwayne Frost, a member of the Army Reserves, has been called to active duty. All of the members at Company 5 wish you a safe journey.
James McClelland, Sr. Inducted into the PGCVFRA Hall of Fame
On September 13, 2001 James McClelland was inducted into the Prince George’s County Volunter Fire and Rescue Association’s Hall of Fame. Chief McClelland has served with our company and the citizens of Prince George’s County for over 30 years.
Tommy Russell Named Junior Firefighter of the Year
Tommy Russell was named PGCVRFA Junior Firefighter of the Year on September 13, 2001. Tommy joined the department in March of this year.
CHVFD Mourns the Loss of Chief Dale Spencer
We are sad to report we have lost fellow firefighter and friend Dale Spencer. Dale served as a Prince George’s County Division Chief and also as Deputy Chief of the District Heights Fire Department (Station 26). Dale also served with us at Company 5 during the early 80’s.
Russell Joins PGCVFRA Fire Commission
We are proud to report that Bob Russell was sworn in as a member of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Fire Commission.
Lynn & Bill Hawkins are Now Proud Parents
Congratulations to members Lynn & Bill Hawkins on their new baby girl. Seirra Nya Hawkins was born on June 13th at 2310 hrs. and weighed in at 6 pounds 5 ounces!
Christmas in April Deemed a Great Success
We’d like to thank all the members who came out and lent a hand.