On March 25 1945 Chief Clinton Walker, while responding to a brush fire, suddenly felt sick. The engine stopped at his house and he was helped inside, then the engine continued on the call. When they returned they found that Chief Walker had suffered a fatal heart attack. … [Read more...]
BHVFD volunteers will once again be escorting Santa around Town on Sunday December 24th, 2017, from approximately 7pm until around 9pm. We try our best to ensure Santa visits all streets in Berwyn Heights, College Park Estates, and Westchester Park, but we will still be … [Read more...]
Keep an eye out for the Berwyn Heights VFD's Annual Fund Drive mailer packet! This year we are raising funds to replace our 1989 reserve Rescue Squad with over 300,000 miles and its outdated equipement. All residents in Berwyn Heights, College Park Estates, Westchester Park, … [Read more...]
On Thursday September 14, Fire Chief Barksdale stopped by BHVFD to award volunteers for their actions on an apartment fire on December 10th, 2016. Crews rescued and saved 2 victims from an apartment fire on Dean Drive in Hyattsville. BHVFD Volunteer's were staffing Hyattsville … [Read more...]
Squad 14 On 6/21/17 at 1940 hrs, Squad 14 responded to the Inner Loop of 495 at Kenilworth Ave for a Personal Injury Accident. Upon arrival, units found a vehicle in the center median wedged under the metal guardrail. Members went to work removing doors, the roof and … [Read more...]
The members for Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad spent the rainy morning socializing with neighbors at the 2017 Berwyn Heights Day. Truck 14, Squad 14 and Ambulance 814 participated in the parade and were prominently displayed by the recruitment booth … [Read more...]
Truck 14, Squad 14, and Chief 14 At 1748, Truck 14, Squad 14, and Chief 14 were dispatched to the 6400 block of Golden Triangle Drive for a building fire at the new Maryland Comptrollers Greenbelt Office. When units arrived to the 5 story office building, smoke was showing … [Read more...]
Images courtesy of Mark Brady PGFD PIO Truck 14, Squad 14, Squad 14B, Chief 14 and Chief 14A At 0934, Truck 14, Squad 14, Squad 14B, Chief 14 and Chief 14A were dispatched to th 4700 Block of Berwyn House Road for a fire in a building under construction. Truck 14, the … [Read more...]
images courtesy of WBAL news 11 and Mark Brady PGFD PIO Rescue Squad 14, Chief 14A. At 1735, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A were dispatched to a high angle rescue at Six Flags Amusement Park in Upper Marlboro. The Jokers Jinx roller coaster stalled 80 feet above ground … [Read more...]
Ambulance 14 & Squad 14. At 1155, Ambulance 14 and Squad 14 were dispatched on a personal injury accident at intersection of Greenbelt Road and 58th Avenue. Due to the severity of the injuries, patient needed to be medivac'd to trauma center. Ambulance 14 … [Read more...]
Truck 14 & Squad, Chief 14A and Ambulance 14. At 0815, Truck, Squad 14, Chief 14 and Ambulance 14 were dispatched to the 8400 block of 58th Ave for a working fire. Units arrived on scene with heavy fire from the 2nd story of a single family home. Crew performed … [Read more...]
Remembering Deputy Chief Jim Yvorra 28 years ago today, January 29, 1988, then Deputy Chief Jim Yvorra was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a car while operating on an accident scene on I-495 at Good Luck Road. At the time of his death he had served as an … [Read more...]
2016 proved to be another busy and productive year for BHVFD. The Station underwent three major renovations: Kitchen remodel & expansion, Bunkroom renovation, and gym renovation & new equipment. Members also participated in many community events such as BH Day, National … [Read more...]
Rescue Squad 14. At 1618, Rescue Squad 14 was dispatched to EB Annapolis Rd & SB 495 for a personal injury accident, 1 extricated. Squad placed in service at 1618. … [Read more...]
Squad 14 at 2147. Squad 14 was dispatched to Good Luck Road and Leahy Road for a personal injury accident. One extricated, squad back in service at 2215. … [Read more...]
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