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 information given in the dispatch, the ladder truck crew began to head in that direction. First arriving units arrived and advised smoke showing from…
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Two members of the CPFD are attending an Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings class in New Mexico. This class is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Homeland Security. Class topics include identifying potential hazards, response procedures, command structure, and hazard mitigation. The class is hosted at…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: William Corrigan, Fire Chief College Park Volunteer Fire Department Awarded 2017 Department of Homeland Security – FEMA grants On August 24, 2018, the College Park Volunteer Fire Department (CPVFD) was awarded a Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) as well as a…
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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 on fire. First arriving units reported fire showing from side Charlie, with fire on both floors of a two story single family dwelling. …
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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 fire. Chief 812 and Chief 812A marked up on the run. Truck 812 arrived and immediately split crews to search the fire floor. …
Read MoreAt approx 1420 hours on Saturday June 9th, 2018, PGFD & Montgomery County (MCFRS) units were alerted to the intersection of Riggs Rd and Hughes Rd in Co 34’s area for a reported house on fire. Truck 812 was alerted as the first due truck, Chief 812 and Chief 812A (running…
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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/winter of 2018. The CPVFD has awarded the contract to FESCO Emergency Sales for the build of a 2018 Horton ambulance on a Ford F550 chassis. This…
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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 showing. Here is a link of Truck 812 preparing to make entry into this fire. https://t.co/KbsxkHQsjH
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and all the friends and family of “Guppy”. A long-time fixture in firehouses and on fire grounds all over the area. He will be missed. https://t.co/f4lO0LFhdS
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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 Engine 812 provided a washdown for the pilot. The CPVFD wishes the pilot best of luck with retirement!
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