The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is sad to report the passing of past Assistant Chief Raymond Carlton “RC” Jones, Sr. , on the morning of November 22, 2022.
On February 9, 2021, our department lost a dedicated, well-respected member of our company and of the Prince George’s County fire service, but more importantly we lost a dear friend and family member.
The officers and members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department are very sad to report that our friend Dave Breeden, Jr., Life Member, Past Fire Chief and President, passed away on July 6, 2020.
On April 15, 2018, you can attend our CHVFD Recruitment Open House from 12:00 – 4:00 pm to learn more about our organization, meet with our volunteers, and find out how you can be part of this great family. For those who are unable to be with us on April 15th, you can get started on our website and sign-up to attend one of our regular company orientations.
We applaud Vivian on this momentous achievement and wish her a successful term as President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (LAMSFA).
Tragically, children, the elderly, and the disabled are especially vulnerable to burn injuries, and almost one-third of all burn injuries occur in children under the age of 15.
Each year, over 450,000 injuries occur in the United States due to severe skin burns, with young children and older adults most at-risk. Between 2007 and 2013, the proportion of burn center admissions due to scald burns increased from 29.8% to 33.7% nationwide.
Each of us knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer. This holiday, you can honor someone who has battled cancer on a special Tree of Courage.
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Riddle family during this difficult time.
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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.