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Langley Park, MD

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 FireCompanies.com    March 24, 2012    No Comments

pOkay we admit it. Wersquove been lame with the website. Our bad.ppNow that thatrsquos out of the way lets get everyone caught up. Despite what our excruciatingly boring homepage on the Interweb reflects wersquove actually been pretty busy over the past few months down here in the Park. Herersquos a quick rundown of whatrsquos been going on.pp1112 ndash The Bomberos had a sleepless weekend over the New Yearrsquos holiday weekend taking in a total of 64 runs from Friday to Sunday. The magic show consisted of countless drunks assaults a couple of pedestrians struck and four box alarms including a small first due fire on 14th Ave. Not only did the 34 house close out the year with 6557 runs we also had the last box alarm of 2011 the first call of 2012 and the first cutting of 2012. Some things will never change.pp12012 ndash Truck 34 headed over to Branchville to lend a hand on a small fire in a single family house on Metzerott Rd. First units reported smoke showing and found a fire in the kitchen which was quickly knocked. The Truck spent about 30 minutes operating before heading home.pp2412 ndash The Truck headed up the hill to College Park to take in a small daytime fire in an assisted living high-rise. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system and extinguished by Engine Co. 12. After checking the floor above the fire and finding no extension the Truck Company successfully completed the requisite ldquoarea drillrdquo on Campus Drive and headed back down into the Park.pp21512 ndash Finally the Engine took in a call that didnrsquot require the use of an aid bag. Engine 343 headed to Hyattsville as the 3rd due Engine company on a single family house fire. Upon arrival the Bomberos dropped a line took the 250rsquo to side Charlie and held fast as the first two lines got a knock on the fire in the attic.pp22612 ndash The Bomberos took in a first due job just two blocks from the firehouse arriving on scene with a one story single family with heavy fire showing from three sides. The crew from Engine 343 ran the 150rsquo in the front door and was met with heavy fire conditions throughout. After extinguishing the front rooms and working towards the rear of the house command sounded the evacuation tones due to a collapse concern. After the evacuation was cleared multiple lines headed back inside to finish the job and the fire was brought under control within 40 minutes. The Bomberos remained on scene for almost four hours before clearing the call.pp22612 ndash E343 took in its second fire of the day running as the third due company for a bedroom fire in a Chillum garden apartment. As the special services on scene were making multiple ladder rescues the crew from 34 advanced a backup line to assist the first due companies in knocking the fire in the 2nd floor room.p

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Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
6 months ago
Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
#PGFD Remembers Robert J. Harmon Jr. & Charles R. Hobstetter August 10, 1969 ... See MoreSee Less
#PGFD Remembers Robert J. Harmon Jr. & Charles R. Hobstetter August 10, 1969
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Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
6 months ago
Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
Today is the 51st anniversary of the Line of Duty Deaths of F/F Robert J.Harmon and F/F Charles Robert Hobstetter of the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department. Please take a moment and remember their sacrifices on August 10, 1969.

On a hot August night in 1969, a line of violent thunderstorms, with winds in excess of 55 mph, barreled through the MD/DC area, and caused extensive flooding throughout the region. The usually trickling and docile Sligo Creek suddenly turned into a torrent of water with 5-foot swells that caused the creek to crest over the bridge on New Hampshire Avenue and submerge cars within minutes.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Knowles and their 5 year old son were in their family car and had just turned off New Hampshire Ave onto Sligo Creek Parkway, when they were hit with rushing flood waters, that came up as high as the car door handles. The raging water swept them and their automobile some two blocks down stream. The three abandoned their car and, with the help of 18-year-old Colin Turner of Takoma Park, the four navigated downstream until they reached, climbed up on, and clung to the railings of the New Hampshire Avenue Bridge.
The Chillum-Adelphi ambulance and hook & ladder were the first units to arrive and emergency rescue operations got underway with the 3-man team of Robert Harmon, Charles Robert Hobstetter, and Bob Jacobs. Firefighter Robert J. Harmon Jr. and Firefighter Charles Robert Hobstetter were secured with lifelines that were being manned by Firefighter Bob Jacobs. The two firefighters were making their way to the four stranded on the bridge, when suddenly the road collapsed, plunging Firefighter Harmon and Firefighter Hobstetter into the raging water and under the bridge.
Firefighter Harmon, still attached to the lifeline, was pulled from the water by Firefighter Jacobs. Firefighter Harmon was transported to an area hospital in cardiac arrest/drowning, all resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 a.m. When the road collapsed, Firefighter Hobstetter became separated from the lifeline. He was swept 1/2 mile downstream and his body was located at approximately 3 a.m.

Firefighter Robert J. Harmon Jr. was 22 years old and had served 18 months.
Firefighter Charles Robert Hobstetter was 31 years old and had served 8 1/2 years.
Courtesy of the Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation.
The link below was a Washington Post article on the storm and the incident.
www.fosc.org/FloodFiremen.htm…
... See MoreSee Less
Today is the 51st anniversary of the Line of Duty Deaths of F/F Robert J.Harmon and F/F Charles Robert Hobstetter of the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department. Please take a moment and remember their sacrifices on August 10, 1969.   

On a hot August night in 1969, a line of violent thunderstorms, with winds in excess of 55 mph, barreled through the MD/DC area, and caused extensive flooding throughout the region. The usually trickling and docile Sligo Creek suddenly turned into a torrent of water with 5-foot swells that caused the creek to crest over the bridge on New Hampshire Avenue and submerge cars within minutes.
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Knowles and their 5 year old son were in their family car and had just turned off New Hampshire Ave onto Sligo Creek Parkway, when they were hit with rushing flood waters, that came up as high as the car door handles. The raging water swept them and their automobile some two blocks down stream. The three abandoned their car and, with the help of 18-year-old Colin Turner of Takoma Park, the four navigated downstream until they reached, climbed up on, and clung to the railings of the New Hampshire Avenue Bridge.
The Chillum-Adelphi ambulance and hook & ladder were the first units to arrive and emergency rescue operations got underway with the 3-man team of Robert Harmon, Charles Robert Hobstetter, and Bob Jacobs. Firefighter Robert J. Harmon Jr. and Firefighter Charles Robert Hobstetter were secured with lifelines that were being manned by Firefighter Bob Jacobs. The two firefighters were making their way to the four stranded on the bridge, when suddenly the road collapsed, plunging Firefighter Harmon and Firefighter Hobstetter into the raging water and under the bridge.
Firefighter Harmon, still attached to the lifeline, was pulled from the water by Firefighter Jacobs. Firefighter Harmon was transported to an area hospital in cardiac arrest/drowning, all resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 a.m. When the road collapsed, Firefighter Hobstetter became separated from the lifeline. He was swept 1/2 mile downstream and his body was located at approximately 3 a.m.

Firefighter Robert J. Harmon Jr. was 22 years old and had served 18 months.
Firefighter Charles Robert Hobstetter was 31 years old and had served 8 1/2 years.
Courtesy of the Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation.
The link below was a Washington Post article on the storm and the incident.
http://www.fosc.org/FloodFiremen.htm…
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Hello Officers of Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Dept. My name is Chief (Dr.) Kindness Melchisalem. My name former name was Lady Bridget Ezeanyaeche and former member of C.A.V.F.D (Station 34). I came to Nigeria in 2010 for emergency family responsibilities. I thank God for all the wonderful things Station 34 is doing in Langley Park-Takoma Park Community, PG County and the State of Maryland. My Goodwill's message to the Department for the 51st Anniversary oi Firefighters R.J.Harmon .Jr & C.R. Hobstetter. May their souls continue to test in peace till we meet again to path no more. Amen 🙏

Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
7 months ago
Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
Congratulations to Past President and Deputy Chief Chuck Walker on his election to President of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association!

The Officers and Members of the CAVFD wish you all the best!
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Congratulations to Past President and Deputy Chief Chuck Walker on his election to President of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association! 

The Officers and Members of the CAVFD wish you all the best!
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