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September 12, 1948

Auxiliary Presents a Check for Firehouse Addition

Magdalene Schmidt, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, presented Fire Chief Frank Briguglio with $5,000 in Building Association Stock to help pay for the addition to the firehouse. The addition to the firehouse was needed to house the new 1948 American LaFrance pumper that was just delivered.

About the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department

The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization that provides fire and emergency services for the town of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. We are located about 5 miles from our nation’s capital, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our station is staffed both by career and volunteer personnel.