Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department

Langley Park, MD

Chillum Adelphi VFD Annual Picnic

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All members Past and present , the C.A.V.F.D. Annual Picnic will be held at the College Park Moose Lodge on August 3, 2019 from 12 noon until 5 PM. Hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken along with cole slaw, etc. Draft beer, sodas and water included. If you desire something else to … [Read more...]

First Due Residential Fire

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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...]

Lost Dog

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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

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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...]

Small Fire Due Fire

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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

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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

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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...]

Loss Of A Legend

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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

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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

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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...]

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#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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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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Congratulations to Past President and Deputy Chief Chuck Walker on his election to President of the Maryland State Fireman’s Association!

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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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