PSC sounded the tones for a house fire in the 600 block of 63rd Street in Company 8’s first. As the first arriving unit, E-838 found a 1 ½ story SFD with heavy fire showing. Lines were put into place and the fire was extinguished fairly quickly. After the fire was knocked, the … [Read more...]
The members of the Chapel Oaks family welcomes Nehemiah Brian Burnett ("BABY 38"), born to Lt. Brian Burnett and his wife yesterday Feb 12, 2014 at 1221. Baby 38, weighted in at 7 pounds, 5 oz and 18 in long... Please take the time to congratulate Brian and his family! … [Read more...]
These are some random pictures of recent working incidents and other dedicated members, whom we love and appreciate. Keep up the good work!!!! … [Read more...]
Task Force in Company 17 Area
At 02:40 hours PSC transmitted the tones for a house on fire in company’s 17’s (Boulevard Heights) first due. This alerted station 38 in which the Quint company responded on the run as the third due special service. Chief 38A also responded on the run. Upon arriving, the first … [Read more...]
Engine Company Does it Again on a Brandywine Brush Fire
Lately the weather station has had Prince George’s county, as well as other surrounding areas under a red flag warning. This means that the weather conditions (due to the dry heat and winds) are suitable for wildland firefighting, and brush fires can spread very rapidly. It … [Read more...]
Quint Make Quick Work of Van Fire
Shortly before 23:00hrs, a citizen pulled up to the station and advised members of a van fully involved in the KFC parking lot near Sheriff Road and MLK Highway. At the same time, PSC dispatched Quint 838 (which was on the air, after wrapping up a forcible entry drill at station … [Read more...]
Another Busy day for the Engine Company
Around 14:30 hours engine company 38 recieved the first of numerous calls, that ranged from medical locals, to box assignments that lasted well into the next morning. E838 ran first due in Company 8 (Seat Pleasent), Company 5 (Capitol Heights), and Company 17 (Boulevard Heights) … [Read more...]
Single Car Rollover on BW Parkway
QT838 responded to BW Parkway @ Rt 50 for a reported car overturned and one trapped. Once on the scene the crew found the vehicle on the Jersey wall after rolling several times. The driver of the car self-extricated himself with the assistance of other motorists prior to units … [Read more...]
Kitchen Fire in Capitol Heights
Just before 11am PSSC dispatched E808, E838, E833, RE833, QT838, TK826 & TK829 for a reported house fire in the 6100 block of Elder Street in Capitol Heights. Once on location, E808 reported smoke showing from a 1STY SFD. units was able to make a quick knock on the kitchen fire … [Read more...]
Life Member Gets New Appointment
Last week Life Member Ronnie Gill was appointed to the position of "Deputy Director" with the Prince George’s County's Office of Homeland Security. Ronnie recently retired from DC Fire EMS Department where is served for many years and moved up the ranks to Deputy Fire Chief. When … [Read more...]
