MAJOR CRASH w/ ROAD BEING SHUTDOWN: Baltimore Ave & Berwyn House Rd in College Park-- amazingly injuries sound minor, so far only one being transported by @CPFD. Baltimore Ave here in College Park/#UMD is shutdown completely. All 3 cars totaled. #MDtraffic
This weekend, TK12 responded to two working fires. On Saturday, TK12 operated at 3300 Chauncey Pl. as first due truck for fire in the walls. On Sunday, TK12 was alerted on the working fire dispatch to the 1100 block of 12 St assuming rapid intervention and assisting with overhaul
Last night, Engine 12 was alerted for a fire alarm on Fraternity Row. While en route, the assignment was upgraded to a box alarm.
KITCHEN FIRE INSIDE OF FRAT HOUSE: unit block of Fraternity Row (Kappa Alpha Fraternity Order) in College Park-- nearby @CPFD engine (only a couple of blocks away) was able to quickly arrive on scene & extinguished a small fire in the kitchen. #CollegePark #UMD #CheffinItUp #Frat
This weekend, members of CPVFD assisted @sigmakappaumd with hanging a banner for their waffle fundraiser, which raises funds for their philanthropic causes. Members were happy to lend a hand and enjoyed some delicious waffles!
During the weekend of 2/24, CPVFD responded to approx. 50 calls. On Friday, TK12 ran back-to-back working fires. On Sunday, members participated in a company-wide driver training day where they completed multiple hours of training between support vehicles, ambulances, and engines
CRASH w/ SEVERAL INJURIES: Baltimore Ave (Rt. 1) & Campus Dr in College Park-- initially reported as entrapment, however firefighters found no one trapped. @CPFD transported a teenage female w/ serious injuries after she was found unconscious. One other transported by CPFD. #UMD https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1631899076206755840
Last night after 11 p.m., TK12 responded to the 5700 block of 41st Ave with 8 members. First arriving units encountered fire showing. TK12 responded as the Search Company and completed searches throughout.
📷: @HyattsvilleVFD and @BV9FD
CPVFD is proud to announce that we have been awarded a @DHSgov -FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The purpose of the AFG program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. Read: https://www.cpvfd.org/2023/03/01/cpvfd-awarded-fy2021-assistance-to-firefighters-grant-afg/
CPVFD is proud to announce we have been awarded a Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. Learn more about the grant and how the company plans to use it: https://www.cpvfd.org/2023/02/24/cpvfd-awarded-safer-grant-fy2021/
PHOTOS of the house fire in College Park: (courtesy of @COlson2848) https://twitter.com/CPFD/status/1611808862079787011
E123 and C12 currently operating in the 9700 blk. of Wichita Ave. with a working house fire. E123 1st due engine and C12 with command. Units have fire on both floors and in the attic.
E123 and C12 currently operating in the 9700 blk. of Wichita Ave. with a working house fire. E123 1st due engine and C12 with command. Units have fire on both floors and in the attic.
Tk12 currently enroute as the search company to the 4400 blk. of W. Caroline Ave. in Co. 31's area. Units on the scene with a working fire in the basement of a SFD. WFD alerted.
Santa is about to depart Company 12! Follow the link to track his progress through the first due! https://t.co/G2Hv63pFOW
Santa has arrived at the firehouse and is getting ready to depart! We will post the link to our Santa tracker prior to departure and announce when Santa begins his journey! https://t.co/64L84fuPOk
Santa is coming to College Park tonight! Please see below for the route details. We will post updates and tracking information before we depart!
***Santa is Coming to College Park***
Santa has once again asked Co. 12 to escort him around the first due for a pre-Christmas ride around the City! Santa will take his ride this Tuesday, 12/20! He will leave the firehouse around 5PM and follow the below route!