Just after 2000 VolunteernbspKhalil Jones found himself in an unlikely situation while traveling on I-270.nbsp A pickup truck crossed the median and crashed into a tractor-trailer carrying foam packaging and other plastic productsnbspcausing a spectacular fire.nbsp The 50 year … [Read more...]

At approximately 0700 E384 responded to Kenilworth and Eastern Ave for a report of a flatbed carrying construction equipment scraping chunks of concrete from Eastern Avenue overpass.nbspnbspAlthough prepared for the worst thankfully nbspE384 found property damage only.nbsp The … [Read more...]

Approximately 1800hrs E384 responded as 3rd due Engine to a 2 story split foyer house fire on East Nalley Road. Upon arrival responding units found heavy smoke emitting from the dwelling. Upon further investigation E373 and E81 found that the kitchen was off. Attack lines were … [Read more...]

The men and women of Chapel Oaks received news today that the A.F.G Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program has Awarded the Oaks a grant of 292500. The money will be used to purchase a new engine. Congratulations to all of the members of the Grant Writing Committee and the … [Read more...]

At 0630 A County Police Officer reported smoke coming from 1863 Village Green Dr. Engines 3338530 Tk 22 TW 33 RS 8. First arriving units found a two story townhouse house with two rooms off. Eng 384 arrived and laid a secondary supply line. The crew performed search while the … [Read more...]

At 1814 Units were alerted to a house fire at 735 Capitol Heights Boulevard. First arriving unit found smoke showing on side Alpha on a 2 story single family home. Heavy fire was found in the basement also in the walls on the first floor. The crew from E-382 assisted with pulling … [Read more...]

After returning from the Maryland State Firemen Association Convention in Ocean City Maryland the members spent Friday evening at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt Maryland with family and friends celebrating the 58th anniversary. Numerous officials from PG. County join the Chapel … [Read more...]

At 1045 units responded to 1103 60th. Ave for a report of a building fire. Chief 38B and E-382 arrived with smoke showing from side Bravo on the second floor. Crews entering encountered a flash over in the hallway. Fire was found in the walls on the first and second floors of the … [Read more...]

During the late evening hours Engine Co. 38 was dispatched to the 900 block of Elfin Ave in Co. 5s first due for a house fire. E-382 quickly responded to the scene. This was an unsuccessful arson attempt following a domestic dispute and upon arrival units were placed in service … [Read more...]

At 0157 the station was alerted to 5367 Sheriff Rd at the Ebony Inn for a shooting. Communication advised that the scene was not safe for units. E-382 and A-389 staged on the ramp of the station. After a few minutes we were advised that the scene was safe. E-382 and A-389 along … [Read more...]

Shortly before 200 AM Chapel Oaks firefighters were dispatched for a reported house fire across from 400 70th place in Seat Pleasant. Engine 8183 Seat Pleasant Engine 384 Chapel Oaks and Truck 5 Capital Heights arrived simultaneously to find a 2 story single family dwelling with … [Read more...]

At 2208 HR. communication dispatch units to 7417 Walker Mill DR for a report of a townhouse fire. Chief 8 running as Battalion Chief and Engine 8-1 arrived with heavy fire showing from the garage of a townhouse. Engine 8-1 ran a line through the front door and into the garage. … [Read more...]

The crew from 38 responded to Landover and Pinebrook for a building fire. 1st alarm Engines 3330938. TW33 TK22 RSQ8. First arriving units arrived with fire showing from two floors the crew from E-384 advance a line to the second floor to assist The crew also conducted a search on … [Read more...]

With some quiet time on our hands Captain James Felder held a drill with some of our new members on techniques of Trowing Ladders Search and Rescue and the SCBA … [Read more...]

Just after 4pm units from Cheverly 22 Chapel Oaks 38 and Kentland 33 were dispatched to Route 50 WB near Tuxedo Road for truck fire with a person trapped. Engine 222 Volunteer Chief 8 38A arrived on the scene with a truck on fire with one trapped. Engine 222 and Engine 331 … [Read more...]