On February 9, 2021, our department lost a dedicated, well-respected member of our company and of the Prince George’s County fire service, but more importantly we lost a dear friend and family member.
Recent Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department News
CHVFD Mourns Past President Robert E. “Gene” McClelland, Sr.
On February 9, 2021, our department lost a dedicated, well-respected member of our company and of the Prince George’s County fire service, but more importantly we lost a dear friend and family member.
Read moreCHVFD Saddened by the Loss of Past Chief/President Dave Breeden
The officers and members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department are very sad to report that our friend Dave Breeden, Jr., Life Member, Past Fire Chief and President, passed away on July 6, 2020.
Read moreCelebrate Volunteerism & Join a Great Fire Service Family
On April 15, 2018, you can attend our CHVFD Recruitment Open House from 12:00 – 4:00 pm to learn more about our organization, meet with our volunteers, and find out how you can be part of this great family.
Read moreCHVFD Mourns the Loss of Lifetime Member John Seipp
Lifetime Member John Seipp passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the age of 82.
Read moreCHVFD Congratulates LAMSFA President Vivian Boyd
We applaud Vivian on this momentous achievement and wish her a successful term as President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (LAMSFA).
Read moreCHVFD Celebrates National Volunteer Month
This April, during National Volunteer month, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department celebrates its members and their service.
Read moreBurn Awareness Week: Preventing the Leading Cause of Accidental Death and Injury
Tragically, children, the elderly, and the disabled are especially vulnerable to burn injuries, and almost one-third of all burn injuries occur in children under the age of 15.
Read moreBurn Awareness Week: Preventing Scald Burns
Each year, over 450,000 injuries occur in the United States due to severe skin burns, with young children and older adults most at-risk. Between 2007 and 2013, the proportion of burn center admissions due to scald burns increased from 29.8% to 33.7% nationwide.
Read moreRemember a Friend or Loved One on the Tree of Courage
Each of us knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer. This holiday, you can honor someone who has battled cancer on a special Tree of Courage.
Read moreCHVFD Mourns the Loss of Lifetime Member Edward Riddle
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Riddle family during this difficult time.
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