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April 17, 1915

Many CHVFD Members Involved in Local Government

Members of the department were involved in local government. Former Mayor Charles L. Sweeney was nominated to succeed Mayor Lyman J. Laughton (both were members of the department) in the upcoming town elections. Candidates for Town Council also included J.W. Beavers, George W. Nairn, T.J. Tudge and Leon Litz (also members of the department).

About the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department

The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization that provides fire and emergency services for the town of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. We are located about 5 miles from our nation’s capital, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our station is staffed both by career and volunteer personnel.