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 […]
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Mourn the Passing of Past Auxiliary President Evelyn Mockabee
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary has suffered another great loss within days of losing our current Ladies Auxiliary President. On the morning of October 27, 2009 past Ladies Auxiliary President Evelyn Mockabee died in Palm Bay, Florida.
Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary Mourn the Passing of Mary Russell
Mary joined the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in 1991. She had served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary from 1997 through 2005 and again from 2008 until the time of her death. In September 1999, Mary was inducted into the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Ladies Auxiliary’s Hall of Fame.
Capitol Heights Station to Lose Career Staffing
On July 27, 2009 the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department, the citizens of Capitol Heights, and surrounding communities learned through an official Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department press release that career staffing would be removed from the Capitol Heights fire station (Station 805) on August 2, 2009. While we have not received official notice from the department, we have petitioned Fire Chief Eugene Jones to reconsider his decision and have asked our local and state leaders for their support.
Career and Volunteer Personnel Participate in “Live Fire” Training Exercise at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
On Tuesday, March 12, 2009, twenty-three (23) career and volunteer personnel from the station participated in a live fire training exercise at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute (MFRI) at the University of Maryland, College Park. The drill was a perfect opportunity for crews to hone their skills and learn new things.
Grant Proposal Submitted for New Fire Engine
The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department has submitted a grant proposal to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a new pumper as part of the fiscal year 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. If awarded, this grant will be used to purchase a new pumper to replace our aging front line pumper, a 1989 FMC. The total budget for the grant proposal is in the amount of $390,000.
86th Annual Convention of the PGCVFRA an Exciting One for Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary
This past week marked the 86th Annual Convention of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (PGCVFRA) and the Ladies Auxiliary to the PGCVFRA. This convention marked the end of their terms as Presidents for Robert Russell and Vivian Morgan Boyd. Last year Robert Russell was elected to serve as President of the […]
CHVFD and CHVFDLA Mourn the Loss of Anna Smith
We are sad to report that on Thursday, August 7, 2008, Anna Smith, Lifetime Member of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary passed away at the age of 92.
CHVFD Mourns the Loss of Grafton Boswell
On Sunday, December 9, 2007, Grafton Boswell, lifetime member of Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.