Two companies in Prince George’s County have been selected to test the Akron® SaberJet Nozzle for a 60 day period. Companies 5 and 47 will be using the nozzle in their daily operation after an orientation by Akron Brass representatives. We have learned that Company 5 will begin its trial of the new nozzle on January 16, 2002.
The Founders’ Circle Memorial & Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony was held on October 19, 2000 at 6pm. One of the additions to the Founders’ Circle Memorial was dedicated to our past Chief and past Prince George’s County Chief Frank Briguglio.
During the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Annual Convention two Capitol Heights members we inducted in the the Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Charlie Miller and Dave Breeden!
We are proud to announce that Bob Russell is continuing to serve on the Prince George’s County Fire & Rescue Association’s Board of Directors for District 4. Congratulations Bob!
Chief James McClelland, Sr. was appointed as Volunteer Operations Commander of Prince George’s County. Chief McClelland has been with this department for thirty years and has been active in many leadership roles around the county. Congratulations Jim!
Assistant Chief John Weaver has been named as one of the County Department’s Safety Officers. There have been five county members appointed as Safety Officers thus far. Congratulations John!
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.