Just after 8pm on May 25, Engine 343 and Chief 34 (Battalion Chief 4) along with surrounding companies responded to the McDonalds at 7911 New Hampshire Ave for the report of a building fire. On arrival Co.34 found the restaurant filling with smoke and a fire in the back of a … [Read more...]
3rd Due Truck On House Fire
On May 19, around 2am in the morning, Truck 34 along with surrounding companies respond to the 6700 block of Baltimore Ave in Co. 7 area for the house fire. Units arrived to find a 2 story single family house with fire showing throughout the house. Due to the advanced fire, … [Read more...]
2017 Recruitment
The CAVFD currently has eight available live-in spots for Firefighter/EMTs! Move in date would be in June, with a summer training program and indoctrination period prior to the start of the Fall 2017 school semester. Applicants with FF1 / EMT certs will have preference - EMS only … [Read more...]
Engine 343 runs first due apartment fire with rescues
At approximately 2030 on Saturday May 9, Company 34 was alerted to the 2100 block of Guilford Road for the apartment fire. Engine Company 343 responded to the first due call with a crew of 6, and was notified while en route that people were reported trapped in the building. On … [Read more...]
Delayed Post: Past Fire Chief William “Rudy” Radisch Answers his Last Alarm
It is with a heavy heart that the Officers and Members of the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of Past Fire Chief William “Rudy” Radisch. Chief Radisch became a member of the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department in 1951 and later joined the Chillum … [Read more...]
Loss Of A Legend
It is with a heavy heart that the Officers and Members of the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of past President Robert “Jake” Jacobs. Jake has served the department for over 60 years in numerous operational positions including Assistant Chief and … [Read more...]
701 Restaurant Fire
Around 1am on Thursday morning, Truck 34 was called mutual aid into Montgomery County for the reported fire in a restaurant. Engine 701 (Silver Spring) had heavy fire showing the moment they turned out of the firehouse and advised that they were on scene scene with extension to … [Read more...]
2015 Recruitment
Exciting times are here for the Chillum-Adelphi VFD! Our 2015 recruitment season is in full swing, and the applications for live-in membership for the upcoming openings are streaming in! We are looking forward to welcoming the prospective live-ins to our Recruitment Weekend on … [Read more...]
PGPD Mourns Fallen Officer
The members of the CAVFD send their deepest condolences to our brothers from the PGPD as they mourn the loss of Officer Brennan Rabain, who was killed in the line of duty early yesterday morning while attempting to make a traffic stop. From the Prince George's County Police … [Read more...]
44 Apartment Fire
At approximately 1830hrs E834 was dispatched as the third-due engine for an apartment fire on the 5400 block of 16th Ave, in company 44′s area. Units arrived at a garden apartment operated to find fire throughout the cockloft. The below-freezing weather conditions caused hydrants … [Read more...]
55 Task Force
Company 34 was dispatched at about 0530 to a working fire on the 4000 block of 37th Street in Bunker Hill, in Co. 55’s first due. Truck 34 responded as the first due special service on the task force alarm upgrade. Crews arrived to find one house fully involved with fire … [Read more...]
Engine runs first due fire
Wednesday, February 11: At approximately 1500, Company 34 was dispatched to the 7900 block of Riggs Rd for a first due apartment fire. Engine 343 arrived on scene to find a room and contents fire in a terrace level apartment. Engine 343’s crew deployed the 400’ attack line and … [Read more...]
