CHVFD News

George A. Adams - Founders Circle
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George A. Adams Inducted into the Founders’ Circle

Just weeks before, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department lost member Richard Ager, George’s grandson, who was one of several family members involved with the department. Members of the department stood in for Richard, and along with grandson Al Adams to celebrate the accomplishments of our first leader.

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Richard Ager
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CHVFD Mourns the Loss of Honorary Lifetime Member Richard Ager

It is with great sadness that we report that Honorary Lifetime Member Richard Ager died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Richard joined the department in 1942 as a junior member. In August, the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department made Richard an Honorary Lifetime Member, for his previous service to the department and for being valuable resource for documenting our company’s history.

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Memorial Day 2014
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Remembering 3 CHVFD Members Killed During World War II

On this Memorial Day, please take time to reflect on the supreme sacrifices made by our armed forces in service to their country, especially Ensign Michael H. Korn, Private 1st Class Julius M. Vajda, and Staff Sergeant Hersal B. Cralle. These three men were members of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department.

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Company 5 Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department goes pink this October; members and career staff will participate in several local events for Breast Cancer Awareness. The www.chvfd.org website will feature a pink ribbon and the red paint scheme will changed to match Engine 805B in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Engine 805B, also known as “Pinky,” helps raise awareness and is always a big hit with community members and Breast Cancer survivors.

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Arlington National Cemtery
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Service and Sacrifice: Our Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Commemorating a century of service, the men and women of the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department began with a tribute to all of our veteran members. On August 31, 2013, members and their families gathered for a trip to Arlington National Cemetery to honor all who have served and sacrificed, including some of our own who never returned to quarters. They also visited the graves of past members who have been laid to rest on America’s most hallowed grounds.

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