At 5:43pm on December 24, Engine 343 along with surrounding companies responded to 8113 Riggs Rd for the report of a residential fire. On arrival Co.34 found the residence filled with smoke; fire was visible. Fire was extinguished and companies operated for approximately two … [Read more...]
Could Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department be for you?
For over 55 years Chillum-Adelphi VFD has served the area of Langley Park in Public Service responding to calls for sick, injured, and fire suppression. Today the mission has not changed we will continue to serve the community so "That Others May Live". Maybe you have considered … [Read more...]
Lost Dog
A citizen of the Langley Park community brought the lost and wondering dog to station 834. If anyone knows the owner please contact the Station Immediately. Animal Control will arrive to pick up the female dog if no one comes forward. 301-434-3435 … [Read more...]
Ladies Auxiliary Photo Fundraiser
The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Photo Fundraiser at 34! 1 complimentary 10x13 portrait for a Monetary Donation; option to purchase additional pictures. Pictures will be taken Saturday Nov. 7th until 5pm and Sunday Dec. 16 10am-5pm. Hope to see everyone come on in! … [Read more...]
Services for Vice President Larkin
Here are the services for Vice President Charles W. (Jim) Larkin. Memorial Service Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Fort Lincoln Funeral Home 3401 BLADENSBURG RD BRENTWOOD, MD 20722 Cemetery Service Wednesday, January 10, … [Read more...]
Department Mourns the Passing of Vice President Larkin
It is with deep regret that the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of Past President and current Vice President Charles "Jim" Larkin. Jim joined the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department on January 24, 1961 and served in many different … [Read more...]
Small Fire Due Fire
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...]
