Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Remembers Three of Their Own on Memorial Day
These members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department gave their lives in service to our country in WWII. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was established by General John Logan in 1868 as a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It should not be confused with the […]
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
On Friday, May 21, 2010, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department completed our second and final event for National EMS Week 2010. Personnel performed blood pressure screenings at the Gateway Village, located at 505 Suffolk Avenue.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
On Sunday, May 16, 2010, members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department kicked off National EMS Week at the 1st Baptist Church of Capitol Heights. Pastor Harold Dugger welcomed us to his congregation and approximately 100 parishioners were in attendance. Children are our most vulnerable citizens and as adults we have a responsibility to protect them. The upcoming summer months pose some specific hazards to children which we wanted to address.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, 2010 through Saturday, May 22, 2010. During National EMS Week, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department will be sponsoring two (2) events to promote healthy living and safety.
22 Years of Christmas in April: A CHVFD Tradition
On April 24, 2010 twenty-two (22) members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department including: new recruits, riding members, administrative, and ladies auxiliairy members participated in the annual Christmas in April project. This valuable community program is something that the department looks forward to every year.
Governor O’Malley Visits the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department
On April 15, 2010 Governor O’Malley designated Capitol Heights as the state capital for the day in commemoration of its 100th year anniversary. Since the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department has played a significant part in the town’s history, it was only fitting that today’s event was held at the fire station.
Work Initiation Conference Held for Station Renovation
On March 18, 2010, the Work Initiation Conference (WIC) was held at the station for our long awaited renovation project. Representatives from the County’s Central Services (Procurement), Facilities Operations & Maintenance (FOM), the PGFD, Chyke Maurice Associates (Architect), Paulco Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical Engineers), C&N Associates (Contractor) and Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department attended.
Recruitment Efforts Strengthen Department, Hopes for the Future
On August 2, 2009, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department lost all career staffing as part of Fire Chief Eugene Jones’ new staffing plan. This has had a tremendous impact on our ability to provide consistent service to the citizens of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. While the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department has always actively recruited, it was clear that our recruitment efforts would have to take on a whole new dimension for us to survive as a department. The department has actively recruited in the community, at George Washington University, Catholic University and by reaching out to family and friends. New recruitment efforts, coupled with our will to survive and our passion for the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department and the citizens we serve, has made us a better department. However, we are not out of the woods yet.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Members Participate in Amtrak’s Passenger Train Emergency Response Training
Over the past several months Amtrak’s Office of Emergency Preparedness conducted “Passenger Train Emergency Response Training” classes throughout the County to better prepare fire and emergency medical personnel to deal with these challenges and operate safely along the rails.
Hero Returns to the Front Lines Veteran Firefighter, Wounded Soldier Returns to Active Fire Department Service in the Community
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001 many firefighters became engaged in fire and rescue operations in New York, Pennsylvania and the Washington metropolitan areas. Other firefighters would assist neighboring departments by providing coverage for units who were still operating at the scenes. Many more would leave their firefighting duties behind and answer the call […]