January 24th, 2012 - Just before dinner Chief Bashoor of the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department came to Station 12 to issue certificates of appreciation to three members who operated on the Griffen Street house fire on November 27th, 2011. Sgt. Tim Curran, Asst. Engineer Troy Dannenfelser, and Sgt. Matthew McSherry were all issued certificates for their roles in rescuing two of the three trapped occupants from the house. Congratulations to those members for a job well done.

January 20, 2012 - Just after 0800 hours, the Engine Company was alerted to the 3900 Block of Metzerott Road in Company 11's first due for a possible house fire.  Initially dispatched as second due, Engine 811B responded on the call bumping Engine 812 back to third due.  Crews from Company 11 arrived to find a single story single family dwelling with a working fire in the kitchen.  The crews from Engine 811 and Engine 811B made an aggressive attack on the fire.  Upon arrival crews from Company 12 stretched an additional hose line to the home and assisted where needed.  The crew from Company 12 operated for about forty five minutes before returning to service. 

January 18, 2012 - Please join the CPVFD in helping to fight childhood cancer!  On March 10th, 2012 members of the CPVFD will be shaving their heads as a symbolic sign of their support of childhood cancer as part of the St. Baldricks Foundation fundraiser.  The members are doing a great thing, but they need your help in the form of donations!  Please visit our page to make a donation to help support the CPVFD team and childhood cancer research!  http://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/CPVFD12

January 17, 2012 - Applications for the 2012 Summer Bunk Room Program are now being accepted.  E-Mail CPVFD12@gmail.com for an application.  Applications will be accepted NO later than February 4, 2012.  Any questions can be directed to the above email address or by calling 301-901-9112 and asking to speak to a member of the membership committee. 

January 16, 2012 - Shortly after 1500 hours, as the truck company was wrapping up some driver training, units from Company 12 were alerted for the building fire at the JM Paterson Building on the University of Maryland campus.  Engine 812, Truck 812, Ambulance 128, and all three chief officers responded on the call with a total of 16 volunteers.  Units from Company 12 arrived moments later and found a working fire in a second floor lab.  The Engine crew stretched a line off the standpipe riser and got a quick knock on the fire as the truck crew completed a primary search and the outside crew gave a report from the roof.  With the fire being in a lab, Command requested the hazmat box to be filled out as a precaution.  Once the fire was knocked down and the sprinkler system was controlled it was determined that there was no hazardous materials involved and the incident was scaled back to units from Company 12 to pack up. Units operated for about one and a half hours before returning to service.

January 9, 2012 - Around 0815 hours, Truck 812 and the Chief responded to the 2300 block of Calvert Street in the Lewisdale section of Company 34's area for a report of a house fire.  First arriving units reported heavy smoke showing and a working fire.  Truck 812 arrived and helped to complete the primary search and check for extension. The fire was contained to the furnace area of the basement and units were released a short time later with no extension found.

January 3, 2012 - Just before 1600 hours, Engine 812 and Truck 812 were dispatched for the report of a house fire in the 7500 block of Wilhelm Drive in Company 48's first due. Engine Company 28 arrived on the scene a few minutes after dispatch with nothing evident. As Engine company 28 was making access to the house it was evident they had a working fire in the home due to the smoke issuing out the front door. Truck 812 arrived at the same time and operated as the first due truck. The crew from 28 located a room off in the rear of the house. Truck 812's interior crew opened up and completed the primary. While the outside crew threw numerous ladders, vented, and controlled utilities. The fire was quickly knocked down and after a short time, command held Engine Company 28 and Truck 12. Engine 812 advanced a line to the front door and stood by. Chief 812 was also on the call and had safety. All units from company 12 cleared in just over an hour.