The new Engine 5-1 was been delivered to the station on December 17, 2001. This 2001 Seagrave will replace the 1986 Seagrave pumper that was in service as Engine 5-1; Old 5-1 will be placed on the county’s reserve fleet.
The imager is carried on Truck 5 and is equipt with a transmitter for remote monitoring. A portable TV/VCR and a receiving station are also carried on Truck 5. This will allow incident commanders to monitor activities on the fireground and provide valuable information for incident critiques.
On Sunday, November 11, 2001 at approximately 1245 hours a box assignment in Company 43’s area was dispatched to 4511 Mitchellville Road for a reported building fire at the Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store.
Our own Dwayne Frost, a member of the Army Reserves, has been called to active duty. All of the members at Company 5 wish you a safe journey.
On September 13, 2001 James McClelland was inducted into the Prince George’s County Volunter Fire and Rescue Association’s Hall of Fame. Chief McClelland has served with our company and the citizens of Prince George’s County for over 30 years.
Tommy Russell was named PGCVRFA Junior Firefighter of the Year on September 13, 2001. Tommy joined the department in March of this year.
We are sad to report we have lost fellow firefighter and friend Dale Spencer. Dale served as a Prince George’s County Division Chief and also as Deputy Chief of the District Heights Fire Department (Station 26). Dale also served with us at Company 5 during the early 80’s.
We are proud to report that Bob Russell was sworn in as a member of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Fire Commission.
Congratulations to members Lynn & Bill Hawkins on their new baby girl. Seirra Nya Hawkins was born on June 13th at 2310 hrs. and weighed in at 6 pounds 5 ounces!
We’d like to thank all the members who came out and lent a hand.
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.