At around 630pm area stations were dispatched to the University of Marylands LaPlata Hall dormitory for a reported building fire. TK-34 and Chief-34B as Battalian Chief 4 responded as additional information came from UM police advising that they were on the scene with fire … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]