Our members are standing by to assist with the fireworks show this evening at the Bladensburg Marina.
Read MoreOur members are standing by to assist with the fireworks show this evening at the Bladensburg Marina.
Read MoreMembers of the CPVFD paid their respects this morning as USMC SSGT Christopher Slutman’s procession passed by on their way to Arlington National Cemetery. SSGT Slutman, a true hero and fireman, died defending our freedom. #RFB
Read More***Attention Interested Live-Ins*** Moving to the area to begin school at the University of Maryland or any of our other surrounding Colleges or Universities in the fall of 2019? If you are interested in joining us in the fall of 2019 as a live-in or active member, now is the…
Read MoreToday we will highlight some movement at the Lieutenant rank including two promotions. First we would like to thank Lt. Curran (left) for his years of service as a line officer as he is stepping back into a firefighter/master driver role for 2019. During his tenure as a line officer,…
Read MoreOn Monday October 1st, 2018, members of Company 12, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), and The Clarice took part in lighting the firehouse red for Light the Night. Light the Night is an initiative from the NFFF as a memorial to those firemen who lost their lives in the line…
Read MoreThe CPVFD is happy to announce that we have been awarded a grant by the College Park Community Foundation as part of their annual grant program to assist organizations and groups in the City of College Park such as the CPVFD! The grant funds awarded by the College Park Community Foundation focused…
Read MoreA press conference was held at the College Park Firehouse on Monday, September 24th, 2018. Senator Ben Cardin was on hand to present the check to the Officers and Firefighters of the CPFD, totaling more than $486,000. These funds are from the Federal SAFER grant, which will be utilized for tuition…
Read MoreOn May 12, 2018, a request was made for an engine to assist PGPD at the college park airport. A longtime pilot of Air 1 was retiring and Engine 812 provided a washdown for the pilot. The CPVFD wishes the pilot best of luck with retirement!
Read MoreOn May 4th, 2018, Foam and Chief 12 responded to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to standby for Marine 1’s arrival while DCFD foam resources were committed to other incidents. This is not common, but also not the first time Foam 12 has been called to assist in landing the presidential helicopter.
Read MoreWhile the CPVFD always represents well at FDIC, this year two members were sponsored by the department. FF/EMT Cotner and FF/EMT Wright both attended the week long event and participated in 2 days of hands on training as well as 3 days of classroom lectures.
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