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Langley Park, MD

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE CAVFD

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Co.34 held there annual close elections while enjoying a delicious holiday meal provided by the department. The following people will serve next year as officers of the department. President- Robert Jacobbs Fire Chief - Jonathan Hart Chief 34 Vice President - Jim Larkin … [Read more...]

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MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS

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The Prince Georges County Fire and EMS Department held their quarterly awards ceremony where several members of Co.34 were recognized. Assistant Chief Chuck Aldridge Captain Jack Spencer Lieutenant Scott Fickes FF Darnell Roberts FF Sean Felder all recieved an award for their … [Read more...]

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2ND ALARM FIRE

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At around 3am TK-34 was transfered to Co.33 Kentland while they were on a fire in Co.28s area West Lanham Hills. The truck was at Co.33 until about 5am when they were dispatched to the scene at 5642 Whitfield Chapel Lane. The truck returned to the station around 8am. … [Read more...]

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HIGHRISE FIRE

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At around 10am TK-34 was dispatched for a reported building fire at 6731 New Hampshire Ave. E-441 Chillum arrived on the scene with light smoke showing. E-441 advised they had a small kitchen fire. Tk-34 assisted with overhaul and ventilated the building. As the units were … [Read more...]

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BUSY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

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From Midnight 1224 until about 8pm on Christmas night Co.34 was busy running a total of 49 calls during that period including one fire at Takoma Park FD Chiefs house. Thanks to everyone who helped out during the holidays. … [Read more...]

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FIRE AT CHIEF’S HOME

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At around 1300hrs Chief 91A Takoma Park called Public Safety Communications and advised them to start the assignment for his house in the 8400blk of New Hampshire Ave. The crew at Co.34 had just backed in from an ambulance call and heard the call and headed for his house. E-341 … [Read more...]

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SLOW YEAR FOR COMPANY 34

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DEC 31- 2003 proved to not be as slow as the record breaking 2001 was. It was busier than every other year however. Thats right the CAVFD had its second busiest year in 2003 with 6114 runs. When asked about the toll this has taken in him Darnell said It wasnt that bad but someone … [Read more...]

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CRACK CONSTRUCTION GETS UNDERWAY

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The very inexperienced carpenters at 34 got the Bob Ford Computer Clinic under way this week. Once the framing is complete our networking expert will set everything up. When the project is complete up to 16 computers will be able to CyberShank at once. What a long way we have … [Read more...]

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ACCIDENT ON ADELPHI ROAD

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Company 34 recently responded to this rollover accident on Adelphi Rd. at Edwards Way. The operator of this VW Bus was unfamiliar with its ability to handle a high speed turn. When the crew from A348 tried to get the patient refusal from the future NTSB consultant he replied No … [Read more...]

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FIRE IN LEWISDALE

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At around 1151am a street assignment was dispatched for 2507 Woodberry St. in Co.44s area. E-441 arrived on the scene and reported a working fire in the kitchen area of the house. E-441 quickly extinguished the fire. E-342 assisted with various duties and returned to service … [Read more...]

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CAR INTO HOUSE

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At 640am Co.34 was dispatched for a reported car into the house E-342 A348 and Chief 34B Spencer as Battalion Chief 4 responded along with RS 1. The units arrived to find a car into the house with damage to the house. Fortunately no one was injured in the incident and the crews … [Read more...]

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FIRE AT GAS STATION

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After clearing the call for a car into the house Public Safety Communication called the units from Co.34 and advised them to respond to the 7400blk of Riggs Rd. for a gas pump on fire. E-342 TK-34 A-348 and Chief 34B Spencer arrived to find a car that had hit the gas pump and … [Read more...]

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DAYTIME FIRE

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At around 843am the Box Alarm was struck for 1814 Metzerott Rd for a reported building fire. E-342 responded and arrived on the scene with smoke showing. After further investigation the crew found a kitchen fire in a second floor apartment. The crew was able to put a quick knock … [Read more...]

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SHOOTING IN THE PARK

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Just before 1AM Co.34 was alerted for a shooting at the Tick Tock Liquors across from the station. E-342 A-348 MD-12 and Chief 34A Aldridge responded and found 1 male approximately 30 years old shot twice in the chest and the shoulder. The crew quickly assessed the patient and … [Read more...]

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EARLY MORNING FIRE

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At around 417AM a box alarm was struck for 1013 University Blvd in Co.91s Takoma Park area. E-342 responded 2nd Due and arrived on the scene with smoke showing from Sides A and B. The crew quickly pulled a back up line and worked for over 2 hours with overhaul. … [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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6 months ago
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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…
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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.
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 🙏

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7 months ago
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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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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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