News - College Park Volunteer Fire Department Co. 12

Feb 17 2020

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Sep 27 2019

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 from @hyattsvillevfd and @berwynheightsvfd14

Sep 12 2019

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 of Church Rd. Foam 12 was alerted to respond on the assignment due to the nature of the emergency and inherent hazards. Initial units arrived on…

Sep 10 2019

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 fire. Tk12’s crew completed searches of the second floor while the officer acted as the division 2 supervisor.

Sep 09 2019

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 area.

Sep 06 2019

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 Charlie. E121 knocked the bulk of the fire with the help of Truck 814 to open up. A quick engine and strong truck work…

Aug 25 2019

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 chauffeur positioned the truck ready to work. Our volunteers spend countless hours studying their area and practicing for calls like this.