Truck 12 operates at Wardman Road house fire
Just after 0500 on Sunday, September 27th, Truck 12 ran as the first due truck to the 2000 block of Wardman Rd. in Co. 1’s area for multiple call…
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Honoring Chief Ari Schloss for his service and leadership
At the September company meeting, Chief Hoglander, Chairman Corrigan, and the membership recognized Ari Schloss for his tenure as Fire Chief from…
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Public Notice for Ladder Truck Financing
The College Park Volunteer Fire Department, MD will allow for public comment on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, at 1:00PM via phone number (757) …
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Truck 12 responds to second working fire of the day
Minutes after clearing a working fire in Co. 28’s area, Truck 12 was alerted to respond as the search company to the 6100 block of 42nd avenue in…
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Truck 12 operates at Good Luck Road apartment fire
At 1524 on June 11, Truck 12 was alerted to respond to the 9700 blk of Good Luck Rd. in Co. 48’s area for the apartment fire. First due engine we…
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Truck 12 and Chief 12A respond to Powhatan Street house fire
Just before 1700 on August 26, Truck 12 and Chief 12A responded to the 7800 block of Powhatan St in Co. 28’s area for a house fire. Units arrived…
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Members sharpen skills at acquired-structure training
Yesterday members were able to take advantage of an acquired structure in the first due slated for demolition to complete hands-on training inclu…
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Engine 122 extinguishes basement fire and rescues dog
On Tuesday May 12th, while Truck 12 was transferred to the south side of the county, Engine 122 and Chief 12A were alerted to respond to the 6000…
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Truck 12 operates at Annapolis Road house and church fire
On Saturday May 2 at 1443 hours Truck 12 was dispatched as the second-due truck to the 5100 block of Annapolis Rd for a reported house fire in Co…
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First Due Vehicle Fires
On Sunday February 1st at 0256 hours, Engine 123 was dispatched to an outside smoke investigation in the 8200 block of Baltimore Ave. Engine 123 …
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Busy Winter Storm
During the last week of January, Company 12 kept busy during Winter Storm Fern, running numerous calls including several working fires. With PG…
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Announcing Chief Hoglander
The CPVFD is excited to announce Chief Scott Hoglander as the incoming Fire Chief. Chief Hoglander joined CPVFD in the 1980s and fulfilled a ful…
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Truck Runs 1 Box with Rescues
Moments before midnight on January 5th, Truck 12 and Chief 12A responded to the 3200 block of Toledo Pl for the apartment fire. Upon arrival, a w…
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100th Anniversary Yearbook
The 100th Anniversary Yearbook of the CPVFD is available for ordering until the end of January. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a piece of hi…
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Thank You, Chief Schloss
The CPVFD would like to take a moment to thank Chief Ari Schloss for his leadership over the past four years as Fire Chief, a culmination of 30 …
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CPVFD Golf Tournament Presented by LGA Capital
This year’s golf tournament will be Friday, October 10th, 2025 @ 8:30am at the University of Maryland Golf Course. The tournament is sponsored by…
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Passing of Another CPVFD Legend
The Officers and Members of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department regret to announce the passing of Past Chief and Past Chairman of the Exec…
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Passing of Chief Carl N. Cimino Jr
It is with a heavy heart that the Officers and Members of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department share the passing of Past Chief of Departmen…
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100th Anniversary Coming Up (UPDATED)
Please check out our 100th Anniversary information page for updated information about the celebration taking place April 4-6, 2025, in College Pa…
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Maryland Day Weekend 2024
Company 12 was happy to once again participate in Maryland Day. Company 12 attended the event with two Engine Crews, an Ambulance, and the Cart.…
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CPVFD Milestone
The CPVFD is excited and proud to share that live-in FF/EMT Madi Cloutier has become (we believe) the department’s first female suppression drive…
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CPVFD 99th Annual Banquet
On Saturday April 13th, 2024 members past and present gathered to celebrate the College Park Volunteer Fire Department’s 99th anniversary at The …
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1st Annual Alumni Day
On April 12th, 2024 the CPVFD hosted the first-ever Alumni Day event. Alumni Day is an opportunity for our past (and present) members to come ba…
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Daughter of Former Assistant Chief Needs Your Help
This is Rowan, a brave young member of our CPVFD family. Rowan is the daughter of our former Asst. Chief Wilbur. She is battling INAD, a devastat…
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Truck and Engine Run 7 Box
At 0226 on January 17th, 2024 TK812 was dispatched as the first due special service to the 5900 block of Taylor Road for a report of smoke from t…
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CPVFD Awarded FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ari Schloss, Fire Chief College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AF…
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CPVFD Awarded FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ari Schloss, Fire Chief College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AF…
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College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded FY2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ari Schloss, Fire Chief College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded FY2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Eme…
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Engine, Ambulance, and Medic Run 2 Trapped at Campus Drive & Kenilworth Avenue
Around 3pm, A812 was dispatched to Campus Dr and Kenilworth Ave for an accident with injuries, reporting 4-6 vehicles. First arriving units quic…
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Engine and Chief Take 1st Due at House Fire
Just before 2pm, E812 was dispatched as the 2nd due engine to the 9700 of Wichita Ave for a reported house fire. Multiple calls were received al…
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Seeking Volunteers
The College Park Volunteer Fire Department is always recruiting new members who wish to actively participate as firefighters, emergency medical t…
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Thank You to Golf Tournament Sponsors
The CPVFD would like to thank our sponsors for another successful golf tournament, especially: Terrapin Development Company – Captain Level Spon…
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Station Upgrades in Full Swing
Always keeping up with the needs of our members, our leadership has invested in some station improvements that will enhance quality of life and g…
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9/11 Anniversary Observed
Never Forget. Members participated in planting flags at UMD for the lives lost 21 years ago. …
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Gameday in College Park Returns
Six volunteer crews, three chiefs and police liaison operating alongside our career partners on Medic 12 to keep the University of Maryland safe …
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Pumper Donated to Hawkins County Volunteer Fireman’s Association
We are humbly proud to announce the donation of our 1992 Spartan/Darley pumper to the Hawkins County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. This unit …
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Townhome Fire on Paperbark Ter
On Sunday 8/7, TK12 was dispatched as the 1st truck on the 2nd alarm to the 7200 blk. of Paperbark Ter. in Co. 10’s area for fire in a middle of …
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Officer Promotions at Company Meeting
At tonight’s company meeting, Chief Schloss announced the following promotions: Fire/EMS Lieutenant Steven Scharaldi Fire/EMS Lieutenant John Da…
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For Sale – 1992 Spartan Gladiator/Darley Pumper
The Board of Directors of the College Park VFD is soliciting sealed bids for sale of our 1992 Spartan Gladiator/Darley Pumper. Bids shall be mail…
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Engine 123 Placed in Service!
On the 12th hour of the 4th of July, 2022, Engine 123 was officially placed in service as “Engine 812”. This 2022 Pierce Arrow XT has a 2000 gpm…
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2022 Annual CPVFD Golf Tournament Announced
The 2022 CPVFD Golf Tournament returns this fall! The event will be held on Monday September 19th, 2022 at 0730. We hope to see you out on the …
Read storyBusy 24hrs for Company 12
On Monday afternoon, June 13, E122, TK12 and C12 responded to a townhouse fire on Palamar Ter. in Co. 48’s area. First arriving units reporting …
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2022 Probationary Member Welcome Dinner
Three volunteer fire crews, one volunteer ALS ambulance, one volunteer BLS ambulance, three chiefs and our career medic crew welcomed our 2022 s…
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Attention all prospective live in Firefighter/ EMT’s!
Attention all prospective live in Firefighter/ EMT’s, Summer Program 2022 Application closes on April 1st. Learn what it takes to serve your com…
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2022 Leadership Announcement
The CPVFD is proud to announce Ari Schloss as the 24th Fire Chief effective January 1, 2022. Chief Schloss is a 27 year member of the department…
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CPVFD Fund Drive 2021
It wasn’t easy but we have made it through what have been the most challenging 18 months in the 96-year history of the COLLEGE PARK VOLUNTEER FIR…
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Ladder Arch at FedEx Field
CPVFD Truck 12 provided half of the ladder arch for today’s salute to service game at FedEx Field. …
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2021 Sergeant Promotional Process
The CPVFD has concluded its 2021 Sergeant Promotional Process this weekend. Members who participated are evaluated on a written exam, map book kn…
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CPVFD Awarded FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) September 14, 2021 On September 3, 2021, the College…
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2021 Summer Probationary Class Passes Final Test
On Friday, our 2021 summer probationary class completed their final test-out following two months of daily, rigorous engine and truck company tra…
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Our Graduates!
Please join us in congratulating FF/EMTs Melcher and Nibali on their graduation from the University of Maryland this Spring! The CPVFD is tremend…
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Inspection of New Ambulance
Completed final inspection on the new CPVFD ambulance. This unit is a remount project with the box from the old A128 completely rehabbed and moun…
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2021 Banquet Video
A year in review (2020-2021) with CPVFD (Company 12) Prince George’s County, MD. …
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Do Good Award
CONGRATULATIONS SETH STATLER! Seth Statler currently leads the government affairs team for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the…
Read story2021 CPVFD Golf Tournament
***Special Announcement*** The 2021 CPVFD Golf Tournament is returning! It will be held on Monday October 18th, 2021 beginning at 8:30am, at the…
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E122 & Truck 12 run building fire in 31’s area
11200 Blk Somerset Ave. Co. 31’s area. E122 and Tk12 responded on the initial box. First arriving units on scene of a 1 story commercial warehous…
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E122 & C12 run first due fire
First Due Box. 4700 Navahoe St. E122 on the scene of 2 story middle of the group townhouse with a working fire on the first floor. Fire’s knocked…
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Santa Is Coming To College Park!!! December 23, 2020
***Special Holiday Announcement*** The College Park Volunteer Fire Department made a special call to the North Pole requesting that Santa Claus r…
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Dr. John L. Bryan: Pioneer and Professor in Fire Protection Engineering
Source: NFHC News By: Christopher Baker, GIFireE Cover Photo: Names Left to right: John Crisman, Charles Wright, Dr. John L. Bryan, and William…
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2020 Annual Fund Drive
This has been a difficult time. During this pandemic, the women and men of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department have continued to protect y…
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2020 Annual Fund Drive Underway
This has been a difficult time. During this pandemic, the women and men of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department have continued to protect …
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Truck 12 runs apartment fire in Takoma Park
Truck 12 was dispatched for an apartment fire, 8700 blk of Carroll Ave. In Takoma Park. Truck 12 opened up the roof and completed primary searche…
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Truck 12 responds for a 55 House Fire
This afternoon around 1500, Tk12 responded as the 2nd due truck to this 55 house fire. Units arrived to find heavy fire in the front with extensi…
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CPVFD Awarded 2020 AFG COVID-19 Supplemental Grant
On July 10, 2020, the College Park Volunteer Fire Department (CPVFD) was awarded a Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Assistance to Firefighter…
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2020 CPVFD Banquet Video
COVID-19 may have postponed our Banquet, but that didn’t stop us from making our annual Banquet video. Check it out to see what we’re all about …
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E121 runs shed fire in Co.34s area
Early this morning E121 was transferred to Co. 1 due to another working fire in the area, E121 ran first due to the 2300 blk. of Drexel St. in Co…
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Engine Company runs 11 House Fire
Shortly before 1130 hours on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 Engine 122 was alerted as the second due engine to the 9300 blk. of 51st Ave. in Co. 11’s ar…
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Truck 12 runs 31 house fire
Tk12 was alerted to respond to 4800 Blk Olympia Ave in Co. 31’s area. Tk12 responded as the search company. The first due engine arrived on scene…
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Engine 121 runs First Due Box
E121 was alerted for an automatic fire alarm at UMD Calvert Hall. The crew found smoke showing from a unit and filled the box. Fire was kept in …
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First Due Tech Rescue
In the area of La Plata Hall Co.12 was alerted to respond to an injured worker. Upon arrival, the injured worker was in a trench. The technical r…
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Truck Co Runs 34 Basement Fire
Truck 12 was alert to respond to the 2100 blk of Saranac st in Co. 34’s first due for a report of a fire in the house. Engine 834 arrived on the …
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E121 runs 11 Box
9300 Blk Cherry Hill Rd. Co. 11’s area. E121 originally alerted for the AFA. Units found smoke and filled the box. Investigated a trash fire with…
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Engine 121 responds to fire on balcony of College Park apartment
(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – At approximately 2022 hours today, Public Safety Communications (PSC) received a 911 call from a passing citizen, who stated…
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Truck 12 responds to early morning house fire in Beltsville
(BELTSVILLE, MD) – Early this morning at approximately 0412 hours, Public Safety Communications (PSC) received a 911 call stating that a neighbor…
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Truck 12 runs Hyattsville house fire, 2 blocks from working apartment fire
(HYATTSVILLE, MD) – As units from the Prince George’s County Fire Department were operating at an apartment fire in the 2400 block of Queens Chap…
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Attention Prospective Live-Ins
The ultimate college-based firefighting experience is within your reach! Living in or moving to the area to attend school at the University of Ma…
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Truck 12 responds to house explosion in Adelphi
(ADELPHI, MD) – Today at approximately 0946 hours, Public Safety Communications (PSC) received a 911 call for the report of a house fire in the 2…
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Engine 121 first due to house fire in North College Park
(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – This morning at approximately 1119 hours, Public Safety Communications (PSC) received a 911 call for the report of a house o…
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Truck 12 & Chief 12 run 2 alarm apartment fire in Co. 41’s area
(BELTSVILLE, MD) – At approximately 2045 hours today, Public Safety Communications (PSC) dispatched the box alarm for the report of an apartment …
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CPVFD staffing for UMD v Penn State game
40 members staffed multiple fire crews, numerous ALS and BLS units, UTV, and utility. Thanks to all who contributed, including volunteer medics …
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Foam and Chief run Plane Crash on US Rt 50
On September 12th at approximately 11:20 AM, Public Safety Communications received multiple calls for a small plane crash on Rt 50 in the area o…
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Truck 12 runs apartment fire in Co. 1’s area
Around 1900 hours this evening, Tk12 responded as the third due truck to the 3500 Blk of Dean Drive, Co. 1’s area, for a working apartment fir…
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Foam 12 & Utility 12 run trash compactor fire in 9’s area
Earlier this afternoon, Foam 12 and Utility 12 were alerted to assist with a trash compactor fire in the 3300 Blk of Kenilworth Ave. Co. 9’s a…
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Engine 121 & C12 run 14 apartment fire
Engine 121 was alerted to respond to the 9300 Blk Edmonston Rd. Co. 14’s area. E121 first arriving engine with fire showing from the eaves side …
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Truck 12 runs first due box
Truck 12 was alerted to respond to UMD’s Elkton Hall. B884 arrived on scene of an 8 story dorm with nothing evident all four sides. Tk12’s chau…
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Truck 12 & C12 runs apartment fire in Co. 7’s area
Truck 12 was alerted to respond as the search company to the 5400 Blk of Kenndy St. Truck 12 completed a primary search and opened up for extens…
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CPVFD attends National Night Out 2019
Our members are out enjoying #NationalNightOut2019 in the Lakeland neighborhood this evening! …
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Cart12 & A128 standby
Our members are standing by to assist with the fireworks show this evening at the Bladensburg Marina. …
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CPVFD Mourns the Passing of Past Member Roy Jones
On June 22nd the CPVFD lost a past member, life long supporter of the Department and friend to many, Roy Jones. Roy first moved into the Sackro…
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Truck 12 runs 41 house fire
Truck 12 was alert to respond to the 10400 Blk of Knollwood Dr in Co. 41’s area. Moco PE712 arrived on scene with fire showing division 1 and re…
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CPVFD pays their respects as USMC SSGT Christopher Slutman’s procession passed
Members of the CPVFD paid their respects this morning as USMC SSGT Christopher Slutman’s procession passed by on their way to Arlington Nation…
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New 2019 CPVFD Banquet released
Our volunteers have been hard at work; watch our video of their experiences from the last 12 months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4uOGcp5il…
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Truck 12 & C12 run 2nd alarm apartment fire in Co. 30’s area
Tk12 and C12 were alerted to the 3900 Blk of Warner Ave, Co. 30’s area, for an apartment fire. Tk12 was the first truck on the second alarm and …
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Truck 12 runs 13 house fire
Truck 12 was alert to respond as first due truck to the 5200 Blk of 58th Ave in Co. 13’s area. E809 arrived on scene with a working basement fir…
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Truck 12 & C12 runs 31 house fire
Truck 12 was alert to respond as 3rd due truck to the 4600 Blk of Naples Ave. E831 arrived on scene with fire showing and requesting the WFD. Tr…
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Truck 12 with combination volunteer and career crew runs 44 house fire
Truck 12 was alerted to respond to the 1200 Blk of Chillum Rd as third due truck in Co. 44’s first due. First arrived engine arrived on scene to…
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New Ambulance 127 Placed in Service
On Monday, April 1st 2019, the members and officers of Company 12 proudly placed the new Ambulance 127 in service. This addition to the CPVFD fl…
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Combination Volunteer and Career crew run First Due Engine to House Fire
Engine 122 as second due and Ambulance 128 were dispatched to the 4200 block of Ulster Rd for the reported house fire at approx. 11:15 this morni…
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CPVFD 2019 Summer Bunkwing Program Accepting Applications!
***Attention Interested Live-Ins*** Moving to the area to begin school at the University of Maryland or any of our other surrounding Colleges or …
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Fire Alarm Upgraded to Box Alarm in the First Due
On January 21st, Engine 122 was dispatched to 4301 Hartwick Rd for the automatic fire alarm. Upon arriving on scene, an active fire was found in…
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CPVFD Engineer Promotion!
Last but not least for promotional announcements, we have two promotions in the ranks of Engineer for 2019. Our Engineer and Assistant Engineer a…
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CPVFD Sergeant Promotion!
Today we want to recognize and congratulate our first Sergeant promotion for 2019 from the latest Sergeants exam, with the promotion of Engineer …
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CPVFD Lieutenant Promotions
Today we will highlight some movement at the Lieutenant rank including two promotions. First we would like to thank Lt. Curran (left) for his yea…
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Fire/EMS Lieutenant Daniel Broskey Promoted to Fire/EMS Captain!
Congratulations to Fire/EMS Captain Dan Broskey who will serve his first year as Captain in 2019! Dan has served as a line officer for the last 3…
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Engine runs 2nd due to Commercial Building Fire
On the morning of December 14th at approximately 01:45 AM, units from the 4th and 6th battalion were alerted for a commercial building fire in th…
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Engine and Truck Run Two Fires before Holiday Dinner
On Saturday December 8th, Truck 12 was alerted for the house fire in the 5900 block of Mentana St as the 3rd due special service. Units arrived …
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New Jersey USAR Task Force-1 Breaks Bread with Members while Returning from Hurricane Michael
While returning from Florida to assist with emergency relief in the areas affected by Hurricane Michael, NJ USAR TF-1 stopped for dinner in Colle…
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Guide Dogs Meet Firefighters
Today, members of the CPFD assisted the Guide Dog Foundation of UMD with familiarization of first responders. These dogs are being trained to as…
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Station 12 Lit Red for National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
On Monday October 1st, 2018, members of Company 12, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), and The Clarice took part in lighting the fir…
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College Park Community Foundation Grant
The CPVFD is happy to announce that we have been awarded a grant by the College Park Community Foundation as part of their annual grant program t…
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Senator Cardin Presents FEMA Grant at Press Conference
A press conference was held at the College Park Firehouse on Monday, September 24th, 2018. Senator Ben Cardin was on hand to present the check t…
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3 Alarm Apartment Fire in New Carrollton
At approx 3:40 in the afternoon on Monday, September 17th, 2018, a box alarm was dispatched to the 5300 blk of 85th Ave. Due to supplemental inf…
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Members Attend FEMA, DHS Class in New Mexico
Two members of the CPFD are attending an Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings class in New Mexico. This class is sponsored by the Federal Eme…
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CPVFD Awarded AFG and SAFER Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: William Corrigan, Fire Chief College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded 2017 Department of Homeland Security…
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Truck, Chiefs run 55 House Fire
On July 20th, 2018, Truck 12 was dispatched as the 3rd due special service to the intersection of 32nd Ave and Shepherd St for a reported house o…
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Truck, Chief, and Deputy Take In 2 Alarm Apartment Fire
Around 1000 hours Sunday June 10th, 2018, Truck 812 was alerted to the 1800 block of Metzerott Rd in Co 34’s area for a reported apartment on fir…
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Truck and Chiefs Run Adelphi House Fire
At approx 1420 hours on Saturday June 9th, 2018, PGFD & Montgomery County (MCFRS) units were alerted to the intersection of Riggs Rd and Hugh…
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New Ambulance on Order!
The CPVFD is proud to announce we have officially signed a contract for a new volunteer owned ambulance expected to be delivered in the late fall…
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Truck and Chief Run 34 House Fire
Around 0800 hours, Truck 812 responded to the 3400 block of Chatham Rd in Co 34’s area for a reported house on fire. Units arrived with smoke sh…
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Co 811 Loses Lifelong Member
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and all the friends and family of “Guppy”. A long-time fixture in fir…
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Unusual Request
On May 12, 2018, a request was made for an engine to assist PGPD at the college park airport. A longtime pilot of Air 1 was retiring and Engi…
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First Due to the…White House
On May 4th, 2018, Foam and Chief 12 responded to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to standby for Marine 1’s arrival while DCFD foam resources were committe…
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Passing of Bob Chroniger
On Thursday May 3rd, 2018 the CPVFD lost a long-time friend, member, co-worker and mentor to many. Bob was an Honorary Member of the CPVFD having…
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Truck, Chief, and Others Take in 3 Alarm Glenndale Fire
On May 2nd, 2018, the initial box was dropped in the area of NASA for a reported fire. First arriving units quickly discovered a neighborhood un…
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RIT Drill
Members utilized our bailout prop to drill on RIT operations. Members completed scenarios simulating packaging and removing a downed firefighter …
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Several Members Attend FDIC
While the CPVFD always represents well at FDIC, this year two members were sponsored by the department. FF/EMT Cotner and FF/EMT Wright both att…
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Engine 812 and Chief 12 Run 2 Alarm Brush Fire
On April 13th, 2018, Engine 834 was dispatched to the area of the National Archives on Metzerott Rd for an investigation. Upon their arriv…
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CPVFD Takes Delivery of a New Chief’s Buggy
Co. 12 took delivery of a new 2018 Ford Interceptor Utility that will become a new command vehicle. Work will begin to outfit the vehicle with wa…
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Engine, Truck, and Chief 12 Run First Due to 11 House Fire
On April 9th, 2018 around 0800 hours, Engine 812 was alerted to a house fire in the 5000 block of Muskogee St. Engine 812 was the first arriving…
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Truck, Chief, and Deputy Run 31 House Fire
Truck 812 responded as the search company to the 4500 block of Usange St in Co 31’s area. Chief 812 had command while Chief 12A maintained Divis…
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Engine, Truck, and Chief Run 48 House Fire
Engine 812 was alerted to Galileo Ct in Co 48’s area for a reported house fire. First arriving units confirmed a chimney fire with extension to …
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CPVFD Operates in Multi-Agency Hazmat Exercise
On March 4th, 2018, several members on Foam and Hazmat 12 participated in a multi-agency, full scale, hazmat exercise at the Morgan Blvd Metro St…
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Members of Company 12 Attend Dunkirk FD Extrication Drill
On February 18th, 2018, some members attended an extrication drill at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Dept in Dunkirk, MD. The drill simulated a multi…
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Engine & Truck Run 34 House Fire
Shortly before 1700 hours on Saturday February 3rd, 2018 E122 and Truck 12 were alerted to the 2600 blk. of Falling Brook Terrace in Co. 34’s are…
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We’re Now Accepting Summer Program Applications
The CPVFD is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Bunkwing Program! This unique and exciting experience allows new members to live in t…
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CPVFD Mourns the Passing of Alumni Member Andrew Collins
Andy became a member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department in April of 1997. He was a student at the University of Maryland and soon beca…
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Members Tackle Driver Training
On Friday July 21st, members staffing the station during a VSU day decided to tackle some early morning driver training. FF/EMT Cotner and FF/EM…
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First Due Fire Averted
Around 1930 hours, BC884 filled the street assignment after a citizen approach him at company 12’s fuel pumps and advised there was smoke in his …
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Members Assist UMPD
Around 2100 hours on Wednesday July 12th 2017, members were sitting around the watch desk just after completing station clean up. A call went ou…
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Truck, Chief, and Deputy Chief Run 14 House Fire
Around 1400 hours on Tuesday July 11th, 2017, company 12 was alerted to the 6200 block of Pontiac St in company 14’s area for a reported house fi…
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On Thursday July 6th around 1400 hours, company 12 was alerted for a reported chemical explosion at the University of Maryland’s chemistry buildi…
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Foam and Hazmat Handle Train Crash
Around 0345 hours on Tuesday July 4th, company 12 was alerted for a collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle in company 31’s area. Company …
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Truck and Chief Run 34 House Fire
Around 0130, Truck 812 was alerted as the special service on the working fire dispatch for a house fire in the 8400 block of 12th Ave in company …
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Truck and Chief Run 14 House Fire
Around 1300 hours, Truck 812 was alerted to the 6100 block of Ruatan St for a reported house on fire. First arriving units advised that they had…
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2017 Golf Tournament and Truck Housing
On Friday June 23rd, members, friends, and family gathered to enjoy a wonderful day of golf at the University of Maryland Golf Course. After the…
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Engine and Chief Run Propane Leak
Around 1830 hours, company 12 was alerted for a propane tank leaking in the 9500 block of Baltimore Avenue in company 11’s area. E121, HMSU12, a…
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The New Truck 12 is Delivered
The new Truck 12 was delivered today around 1230pm. Many members were present for the delivery of the truck, and an extensive once over was perf…
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Five Live-Ins Graduate From UMD
Over the weekend, we had the pleasure congratulating five of our live-ins on completing their degrees during a crab feast in the apparatus bays. …
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Engine Company Runs Baltimore Ave Fire
Around 0200 hours, Public Safety Communications dispatched the box alarm assignment for a house on fire in the area of the 6100 block of Baltimor…
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Truck Runs 2nd Working Fire in 12 Hours
Again at around 1745 hours, Truck 12 was dispatched to the 6400 blk. of Golden Triangle Dr. in Co. 14’s area for a report of smoke coming from an…
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Truck Runs Morning 13 Box
Shortly after 0700 hours on Saturday May 6th, 2017 Truck 12 was alerted as the second due truck on the box to the 5500 blk. of Kenilworth Ave. fo…
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5-Alarm First Due Apartment Building Fire
At around 0935 on Monday April 24th, 2017 the box alarm was sounded for 4700 Berwyn House Rd. (about 2 blocks from Co. 12) for a report of a buil…
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92nd Annual Banquet
The CPVFD 92nd annual banquet will be held on Saturday April 22nd, 2017 at the Sheraton in North College Park (Calverton). The event will begin …
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Pumper, Truck, Chief, and Deputy Chief Run 14 House
On Tuesday March 14th, 2017, members staffing the station during the snow storm were alerted for a house on fire in the 8000 block of 58th Ave in…
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Members Train On New SCOTT SCBA
On Sunday evening, members took advantage of the new SCOTT SCBA and RIT pack on loan and performed an impromptu drill. The drill pictured in the…
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Harry Hickey Memorial Detail
On February 11, TK812 took part in the memorial service for Dr. Harry Hickey, CPVFD alumni member and retired University of Maryland Professor. T…
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First Due Fire at the Xfinity Center
On Saturday February 4th, around 2330 hours, E812 was dispatched to the Xfinity Center for an automatic fire alarm. Units arrived on scene and no…
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CPVFD Raises $1,118 For Terp Thon
On Friday February 3rd, the CPVFD participated in the “Hoops For The Kids Lights & Siren Edition” charity basketball tournament for Terp Thon…
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Member Donates STEM Cells to Save Cancer Patient
Members of the CPVFD are always finding ways to save lives. Today, our Assistant Engineer Troy Dannenfelser donated some of his STEM cells to he…
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CPVFD to Participate in Fundraiser for Terp Thon!
For those that do not know, the CPVFD and UMPD (University of Maryland Police Department) have had a heated basketball rivalry for some time now.…
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Truck and Chief Run 34 Apartment Fire
Shortly after noon on Monday January 30th, 2017, TK812 was dispatched to the 7900 block of Riggs Rd in Company 34’s area for an apartment fire. …
Read story2017 Company Officer Positions and Functions
As we move into 2017, please join us in congratulating the 2017 company Officers! Chief- William “Bill” Corrigan Deputy Chief – Matthew Machala, …
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A128 Returns to D.C
On Saturday January 21st, 2017, A128 was transferred to D.C. to assist during the Women’s March. Pictured below is A128 at RFK Stadium after run…
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CPVFD Participates in 2017 Inaguration
On Friday January 20th, 2017, E122 (with 4 volunteers) and A128 (2 volunteers) were transferred to the District of Columbia to assist during the …
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Members Spend Saturday Evening Training
In the early evening hours, the members staffing the station got together to perform timed drill evolutions. Working in teams, members would mas…
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2016 Recap: CPVFD Continues to Grow and Prosper
2016 is officially in the books and the CPVFD has continued to grow and prosper for yet another year. Notable accomplishments for the year inclu…
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CPVFD Accepting Applicants for 2017 Summer Bunkwing Program
The CPVFD is now accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Bunkwing Program! This unique and exciting experience allows new members to live in …
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FF/EMT-P Ryan Crowell Promoted to Fire & EMS Sergeant
Please join us in congratulating FF/EMT-P Ryan Crowell on his promotion to Fire & EMS Sergeant. Sergeant Crowell joined the CPVFD in 2014, af…
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Engine and Chief Run 35 Apartment Fire
At around 0045 hours on Wednesday December 21st, 2016 Engine 122 was alerted as the second due engine on the box to the 7800 blk. of Hanover Park…
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Truck and Chiefs Run 44 House Fire
At around 1245 on Friday, December 16th, 2016 Truck 12 was alerted as the 2nd due truck on the box to the 6900 blk. of 18th Ave. in Co. 44’s area…
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91st Anniversary of College Park Volunteer Fire Department’s Call for Service
On this date, 91 years ago, the College Park Volunteer Fire Dept. recorded it’s first call for service. The members responded to “The house of Bi…
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CPVFD 2016 Members Begin Sergeant Promotional Process
Last evening, several members began the 2016 CPVFD Sergeant promotional process. Qualified applicants began with a written exam consisting of are…
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Truck and Chief Run 34 Apartment Fire
At 1830 on Thursday, August 11, 2016, Truck 12 was alerted as first due truck to an apartment fire with multiple 911 calls in the 8100 block of 1…
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Engine, Foam and Chiefs Run 9 Building Fire
Around 1400 hours on Monday August 22nd, 2016 Engine Co. 9 was alerted for an outside fire in the 3400 blk. of Kenilworth Ave. Moments later, PSC…
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Newest Member of the CPVFD Fleet
The wait is over… meet the newest member of the CPVFD fleet! This week, Co. 12 will be taking delivery of a custom modified Polaris Ranger 6X6 ou…
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Engine and Chief Run 9 Building Fire
Shortly after 1500 hours on Wednesday July 13th, 2016 Engine 122 was alerted on the working fire dispatch to the 6000 blk. of Emerson St. in Co. …
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Truck and Chief Run 7 Basement Fire
Around 1330, Truck 812 was dispatched as the 3rd due special service to the 4900 block of Ravenswood Rd. First arriving companies reported smoke…
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Trucks Runs 49 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire
Around 2030, Truck 812 was dispatched as the first due truck on the 2nd alarm to the 13900 block of Briarwood Rd for the apartment fire. First ar…
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Past Chief Frank Tremel’s E122 (1950 Mack)
This past weekend we received several pictures from past Chief Frank Tremel, owner of the former E122 (1950 Mack). Chief Tremel has been working …
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Congratulations Firefighter Anthony Russo!
Congratulations to Firefighter Anthony Russo who graduated from the Arlington County fire academy this evening. Firefighter Russo has been assign…
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Truck and Chief Runs 30 House Fire
Around 1300, Truck 812 was dispatched to the 6700 block of Dorman St as the truck on the working fire dispatch. Chiefs 812 and 812B also ran the …
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Engine and Chief Run Trailer Fire
Around 1430, Engine 812B (121) was dispatched to Company 41’s area for the report of a construction office trailer on fire. First arriving compan…
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Truck and Chief Run 1 of 2 14 Boxes
Around 2245, Truck 812 was dispatched to the 5800 block of Cherrywood Lane for the reported apartment fire. Chief 812 also ran the call. First ar…
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Truck and Chiefs Run 28 Mid-Rise Fire
Around 1130 Truck 812 was alerted to the 7600 block of Fontainebleau Dr for the reported laundry room on fire. Chief 812 and Chief 812B also ran …
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Truck and Chief Run 1 Commercial Building Fire
Around 0700, Truck 812 was dispatched to the 5400 block of Queens Chapel Rd in Company 1’s first due. An off duty police office had called and re…
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Engine and Chief Run 13 Kitchen Fire
While in downtown College Park getting breakfast, Engine 812B (121) was dispatched to the 5400 block of 67th Ave in Company 30’s first due for th…
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Chief, Engine, Foam, and Hazmat Run 49 2nd Alarm
Shortly after clearing a box in Company 34’s area, PSC dispatched a building fire in Company 49’s area. Chief 812 marked up on the initial box as…
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Units from Co. 12 Run “First Due” Building Fire
Around noon on Thursday April 14th, 2016 units were alerted to the infamous Platos Diner in the 7100 Blk. of Baltimore in Co. 7’s? first due for …
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Truck and Chief Run 48 Apartment Fire
At approx. 1200hrs TK12 was dispatched as the second due truck to the 8500 block of Greenbelt Rd for the apartment fire. Chief 814B arrived on sc…
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Engine, Truck and Ambulance Run 13 House Fire
Around 0100 on Saturday March 19th, 2016 Truck 12 and A129 were alerted to the 5700 blk. of Somerset Rd. in Co. 13’s area for a report of a house…
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Engine, Truck, and Chief Run 48 Apartment Fire
On Tuesday March 8th, 2016 around 0630, E121 and TK12 were alerted to the 9900 Block of Good Luck Rd for a reported fire in the bedroom. First ar…
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Truck and Chief Run Beltsville Commercial Building Fire
On Wednesday March 2nd, 2016, TK12 was alerted as the 2nd due special service to the 11400 Block of Old Baltimore Pike in Co31’s first due. Firs…
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Truck, Chief, and Assistant Chief Run 13 House Fire
In the morning hours of Tuesday February 23rd, 2016, TK12 was alerted to the 6600 Block of Oliver Street for the reported house fire. Initial arr…
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Truck, Chief, and Foam Run Agricultural Research Center Fire
Around 0730 on Monday February 22nd, 2016, TK12 was alerted as the 2nd due special service to a commercial building on the grounds of the Agricul…
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Truck and Chief Run 7 House Fire
In the early hours of the night on Saturday February 13th, 2016, TK12 was alerted as the 3rd due special service to the 4900 Block of Taylor Roa…
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RV Fire in Co. 31’s Area
Last night, E121 responded to an RV on fire in Co. 31’s area. The fire was quickly extinguished, but required some extra water due to the size of…
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Truck, Chief, and B Chief Run 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire
In the early hours of the morning, Truck 812 was transferred to company 1 (Hyattesville) while they operated on a 1st due apartment fire with peo…
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Truck and Chief Run 35 Kitchen Fire
Around 1745, Truck 812 and Chief 812 responded to Lakeview Circle in company 35’s first due for the reported house fire. First arriving companies…
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Truck and Chief Run 44 Fatal Fire
Around 0200 hours on Tuesday, Truck 812 and Chief 812 responded to the 6700 block of Knollbrook Drive in company 44’s area for the house fire, r…
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Truck & Chief Run 55 House Fire
Around 0845 hours, Truck 812 was dispatched to the 3200 block of Varnum Street in Co 55’s first due for smoke in the basement. Engine 855 went on…
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Truck, Ambulance, & Chief Run 11 Basement Fire
Around 0830 hours, TK812, A812B, & Chief 812 responded to the 4700 block of Greenbelt Road for the reported dryer on fire in the basement. Un…
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Truck and Chiefs Run 34 Two Alarm Apartment Fire
Around 1725 on Wednesday January 13th, 2016 Truck 12 was alerted to the 9200 blk. of New Hampshire Ave. in Co. 34’s area for a report of an apart…
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Truck, Chief, and B Chief Run 41 Townhouse Fire
Around 1330 hours on Monday January 4th, 2016, Truck 812 was alerted to the 11000 block of Beltsville Drive in Co 41’s area for the reported town…
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Congratulations Fall 2015 Seniors!
The CPVFD would like to extend a big congratulations to our graduating seniors for the Fall 2015 semester, EMT Mia Griffin and Firefighter Ryan V…
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Truck Assists With Ladder Arch
Early Saturday morning, Truck 12 headed to Company 11 to participate in a ladder arch with Truck 31 for Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across Am…
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Foam 12 Shipped to Patriot Fire
Now that E121 is back and running strong, Foam 12 has been shipped out to Patriot Fire for some interior rehab and pump work. Interior headliner …
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Truck Arrives First on 28 Box
On Tuesday December 8th, 2015 just before 2100 hours, E121 and TK12 (running the old Ferrara Truck) were dispatched to the 5400 block of 57th Ave…
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Engine and Chief Run 48 Apartment Fire
On the evening of Sunday, November 29th, 2015, Engine 812 (E122) was dispatched as the 4th due engine to a box assignment in company 48’s area. E…
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