On Friday, April 26, 2013 the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department was notified by FEMA that funding for our grant proposal has been awarded through the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants, part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.

For great personal risk, zeal, and ingenuity, William J. Hawkins is awarded a Silver Medal of Valor at the annual Public safety Valor Awards ceremony on April 24, 2013.

National Volunteer Week 2013 kicks off on Sunday, April 21 and runs through April 27, 2013.

As the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department approaches its 100th anniversary of incorporation, we would like to stop and reflect during Women’s History Month, on the contributions that women have made to our department throughout its history. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated March 2 through March 8 as Women’s History Week in an effort to recognize the accomplishments and and contributions women have made throughout history.

The officers and members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department are proud of Chief McClelland’s commitment to the members of the community and to the members of this department.

At 1942 hours on July 24, 2012, Engine 805 was dispatched to the 1900 block of Rochelle Avenue for an apartment fire on Box 2615. Units dispatched on the first alarm included: Engine 826, Engine 808B, Engine 805, Engine 837B, Quint 838, Rescue Engine 827, Tower 833 and Battalion Chief 883. Working fire dispatch before units arrived included: Ambulance 830, Medic 829, Safety Officer 800, Southern Safety Officer, Battalion Chief 881, and Duty Chief.