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.
Three Rescued from District Heights Apartment Building Fire
Just after 4:00 pm, Monday, August 29, 2005, Prince George’s County Firefighters and Paramedics were alerted for an apartment fire in District Heights. Fire/EMS units responded to 6944 Walker Mill Road with the first engine to arrive finding a four-story apartment building with smoke coming from a second floor unit.
Car Crashes Through Tavern Next to Quarters
At approximately 2020 hours on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, Company 5 was alerted to a car into a building. Both Capitol Heights residents and department personnel heard the crash. The crew pulled out onto the front ramp to find the tavern, just steps from our front door, with a hole in side delta with light […]
Engine 52 Rehabilitation Continues
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 July 28, 2005, we continue to make progress on the rehab.
CHVFD Responds to 2 Alarm Apartment Fire in Silver Hill
On Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 1102 hours units were dispatched to 3919 23rd Parkway on Box 29-10 for an apartment fire. Engines 422,371, 384; Trucks 32, 25; Rescue Squad 47 and Battalion Chief 5 responded.
Engine 52 Rehabilitation Under Way
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.
CHVFD Family Mourns the Loss of Barbara Przekop
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Barbara Jean Przekop on June 12, 2005.
Engine 52 to be Rehabilitated
The department recently solicited bids for the rehabilitation of Engine 52.
New Family Member Born into CHVFD Family
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Minor III welcomed their new baby boy into the world on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Samuel L Minor IV weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21.5″ long.
CHVFD Receives Award for Their Support of National Guard Troops
On Friday, May 6, 2005, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department received an “Above and Beyond Award” from the Maryland Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve Committee. Chief James McClelland attended the 2005 Maryland ESGR Awards Luncheon and accepted the award on the department’s behalf. The awards luncheon was held at the Radisson Inn, located in Annapolis, Maryland.