West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Lanham, MD

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West Lanham Hills Civic Association’s 75th Anniversary

 October 22, 2016

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Truck 28 Runs House Fire in Upper Marlboro w/ Reported People Trapped

 August 24, 2016

pAtnbsp1843 the box was struck for a reported house on fire with people trapped in the 14200 Blk of Rutherford Rd sending Truck 28 as second due truck. Units arrived to find heavy fire and started the working fire dispatch quickly followed by the fire task force. p … [Read more...]

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Engine 28 runs 2 Alarm Building Fire in Seabrook

 August 24, 2016

pAround 0830 hrs the men of Company 28 were alerted for the reported auto body shop on fire on the 9400 block of Lanham-Severn Rd. A large column was visible from miles around and the men knew theyd be going to work. Engine 28 arrived to find a 1 story auto body shop with heavy … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 runs Chillum 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire

 August 24, 2016

pJust before 1900 hrs the box alarm was sounded in Chillum Co. 34 for the apartment fire. Shortly thereafter Truck 28 was dispatched on the second alarm and arrived just minutes later. The Truck crew went to the rear of the building to clear a gate for an incoming engine crew and … [Read more...]

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Happy 4th and a start of a long hot summer!!

 July 4, 2016

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PASSING OF JOYCE HOPE MERRITT

 July 4, 2016

nbspspan stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family Helvetica sans-serif font-size 10.5pt line-height 115It is our sad duty toinform you that the mother of PresidentChief Janet Demeritt of the PrinceGeorges County Volunteer Marine Fire and Rescue Company passed away earliertoday. Janet … [Read more...]

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Happy 4th and a start of a long hot summer!!

 July 4, 2016

Happy 4th and a start of a long hot summer!! WLHVFD has volunteer openings for experienced and new firefighters and EMTs – with live-in opportunities close to various colleges and metro. Check out our benefits, watch the video and contact our one of the station chiefs for … [Read more...]

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PASSING OF JOYCE HOPE MERRITT

 July 4, 2016

It is our sad duty to inform you, that the mother of President/Chief Janet Demeritt of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Marine Fire and Rescue Company passed away earlier today. Janet and her family are with Mrs. Joyce Hope Merritt. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the … [Read more...]

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Passing of Robin Parsons

 May 5, 2016

span stylecolor rgb20 24 35 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14px line-height 19.32pxIt is our duty to inform you that President Robin Parsons of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the … [Read more...]

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Passing of Robin Parsons

 May 5, 2016

It is our duty to inform you that President Robin Parsons of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.   … [Read more...]

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Truck Runs Bowie House with Fire Showing

 April 27, 2016

At 1730 hrs Truck 28 was sent to the 3400 blk Elenoir Court for the reported house on fire. First arriving units advised fire showing from a single family home and crews went to work. … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 Runs Another House Fire in Seat Pleasant

 April 27, 2016

Shortly after clearing another house fire in Bowie Truck 28 was sent to Seat Pleasant for another house fire with report of people trapped. … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 Runs Riverdale Heights House

 April 27, 2016

Just before 0800 Truck 28 was dispatched for a reported house fire on the 5700 blk of Somerset Rd in Riverdale Heights. Truck 28 arrived with 6 men as the 2nd Truck to find fire showing from a 1 story SFD and went to work opening up and eventually overhauling. The men operated on … [Read more...]

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PGFD LODD: 2 Firemen Shot in Temple Hills

 April 27, 2016

The West Lanham Hills Volunteers would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the men and women of the PGFD and the Morningside Volunteers.While responding to a medical call FFMedic John Ulmschneider normally assigned to Medic 30 was shot and killed. Fireman Kevin Swain of the … [Read more...]

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PGFD LODD: 2 Firemen Shot in Temple Hills

 April 27, 2016

The West Lanham Hills Volunteers would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the men and women of the PGFD and the Morningside Volunteers. While responding to a medical call FF/Medic John Ulmschneider, normally assigned to Medic 30 was shot and killed. Fireman Kevin Swain of … [Read more...]

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Truck Runs Bowie House with Fire Showing

 April 21, 2016

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Truck 28 Runs Another House Fire in Seat Pleasant

 April 21, 2016

Shortly after clearing another house fire in Bowie, Truck 28 was sent to Seat Pleasant for another house fire with report of people trapped. … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 runs 2nd Alarm in Beltsville

 March 24, 2016

Just after 1400hrs the second alarm was sounded at 11400 Old Baltimore Pike in Co. 31s area bringing Truck 28 to the scene. First arriving units found fire in a large commercial building. Truck 28 was assigned RIT and operated on scene for just under 2 hours. … [Read more...]

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Another Wreck with Entrapment for the Wagon

 March 24, 2016

At 1pm Engine 28 was alerted for the wreck on the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Units arrived to find a car overturned with 1 trapped. Units worked to extricate the patient. … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 Runs Riverdale Heights House

 March 19, 2016

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Truck 28 runs 2nd Alarm in Beltsville

 March 2, 2016

Just after 1400hrs the second alarm was sounded at 11400 Old Baltimore Pike in Co. 31's area bringing Truck 28 to the scene. First arriving units found fire in a large commercial building. Truck 28 was assigned RIT and operated on scene for just under 2 hours.   … [Read more...]

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Another Wreck with Entrapment for the Wagon

 February 29, 2016

At 1pm Engine 28 was alerted for the wreck on the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Units arrived to find a car overturned with 1 trapped. Units worked to extricate the patient.   … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 Runs 2nd Alarm in Forestville

 February 29, 2016

Just before 0730 area units were dispatched for a reported building fire on Armstrong Ln in Co. 23's area (Forestville). First arriving units reported a working building fire. Truck 28 was then transferred to cover station 23. Shortly after the task force and eventually the 2nd … [Read more...]

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Truck 28 Runs 2nd Alarm in Forestville

 February 29, 2016

Just before 0730 area units were dispatched for a reported building fire on Armstrong Ln in Co. 23s area Forestville. First arriving units reported a working building fire. Truck 28 was then transferred to cover station 23. Shortly after the task force and eventually the 2nd … [Read more...]

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Engine 28 First Due on Riverdale Heights House Fire

 February 29, 2016

Just before midnight the tones dropped for the reported house fire on the 6400 Blk of Auburn Ave in Riverdale Heights. Engine 28 arrived first and reported a 2 story SFD with fire showing. The men of E28 quickly went to work to extinguish the fire. Crews were met with a strange … [Read more...]

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

6 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

6 HOUSE - At 0500 the box alarm was struck for the 9800 block of Tulip Tree Drive in company 6’s area, sending engine 281 as the 3rd due engine. 281 arrived on seen and worked with a truck company to open up and extinguish fire in the main building and exposures. 281 operated for 2 hours before returning to service. ... See MoreSee Less

6 HOUSE - At 0500 the box alarm was struck for the 9800 block of Tulip Tree Drive in company 6’s area, sending engine 281 as the 3rd due engine. 281 arrived on seen and worked with a truck company to open up and extinguish fire in the main building and exposures. 281 operated for 2 hours before returning to service.Image attachment
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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

7 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Friday June 26th at 7:05pm, Engine 282 was dispatched for a traffic collision at Annapolis Rd and Riverdale Rd. On arrival the crew found that there wasn’t an accident but a cat stuck under the spare tire of a SUV. The crew was able to free the cat. The driver of the vehicle took custody of the cat to ensure it’s safety. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday June 26th at 7:05pm, Engine 282 was dispatched for a traffic collision at Annapolis Rd and Riverdale Rd. On arrival the crew found that there wasn’t an accident but a cat stuck under the spare tire of a SUV. The crew was able to free the cat. The driver of the vehicle took custody of the cat to ensure it’s safety.
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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

8 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

48 BOX - At 10:43am Engine 282 and surrounding units were dispatched for the reported building fire at the Peru Chicken on Annapolis Rd @ Princess Garden Pky. Units arrived with heavy smoke showing.
Units still on the scene operating so use caution in the area.
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48 BOX - At 10:43am Engine 282 and surrounding units were dispatched for the reported building fire at the Peru Chicken on Annapolis Rd @ Princess Garden Pky.  Units arrived with heavy smoke showing.  
Units still on the scene operating so use caution in the area.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Stay safe, and thank you for your service!

Gosh, I remember that McDonald’s opening ... 1980-ish?

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

8 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Chief Warren Douglas Sr of Monroeville Fire Company #6.

Chief Douglas was an honorary member and long-time friend and supporter of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.
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It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Chief Warren Douglas Sr of Monroeville Fire Company #6.

Chief Douglas was an honorary member and long-time friend and supporter of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.
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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

9 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

We regret to inform you of the passing of Life Member Gaston Wilson Jr., Retired Deputy State Fire Marshal of Alabama and Life Member of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Gaston Passed away on April 18th in Tuscaloosa Alabama. In recent years, Chief Wilson held the position of Fire Chief at the Nicol Volunteer Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less

We regret to inform you of the passing of Life Member Gaston Wilson Jr., Retired Deputy State Fire Marshal of Alabama and Life Member of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.  Gaston Passed away on April 18th in Tuscaloosa Alabama. In recent years, Chief Wilson held the position of Fire Chief at the Nicol Volunteer Fire Department.Image attachmentImage attachment
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Rest in Peace Chief.

Sorry for your loss sending prayers for family and fire company members

Thoughts and Prayers to his Family and Friends.

Thank you!!

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

9 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Forty years ago, today, April 16, 1980, West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department lost one of its own. Active Life Member Thomas L. Graves, “Tommy,” was taken from us on Box 18-2, at 9923 Good Luck Road. Tommy was working at Glendale Station 18 as the Tower Driver when he responded on the call. While battling the fire at the garden apartment, an explosion occurred causing part of the building to collapse burying Tommy under the front brick wall. Thomas Graves paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in service to his fellow man. He was the first career Firefighter of Prince George’s County Fire Department to be killed in the line of duty. Tommy laid in state at Station 28 before being laid to rest. God Bless Tommy and his family. ... See MoreSee Less

Forty years ago, today, April 16, 1980, West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department lost one of its own.  Active Life Member Thomas L. Graves, “Tommy,” was taken from us on Box 18-2, at 9923 Good Luck Road. Tommy was working at Glendale Station 18 as the Tower Driver when he responded on the call.  While battling the fire at the garden apartment, an explosion occurred causing part of the building to collapse burying Tommy under the front brick wall. Thomas Graves paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in service to his fellow man. He was the first career Firefighter of Prince George’s County Fire Department to be killed in the line of duty.  Tommy laid in state at Station 28 before being laid to rest. God Bless Tommy and his family.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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Very sad day. A couple weeks before that I measured him for a Class A uniform . He told me now they have something to bury me in.

Tommy and Tucker Clark ran me around as a rookie and taught me what it was to be a firefighter. I used to go to the Village Pub to have a few beers with Tommy after work.

My granddad was chief of glendale at the time and he would get upset every time is was mentioned. Rip

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute...

Great guy remember that horrible day 😪👨‍🚒

Love and miss him always

Good Man, thanks for posting. Let's not forget him!!!

Rest in Peace Brother.

I was on Truck 39 that day 🙁

Rest Easy Brother!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

That day changed my Dad for the rest of his life

Love you Tommy Honey!!

RIP Sir🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

Awesome guy!!

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

11 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Arrangements for Wally Weaver, Vietnam Veteran, Retired from the Maryland National Capital Park Police and Life Member of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

February 27, 2020

Funeral 10 to 12 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home
8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD.

Memorial Service will be from 12 until about 12:30 and then the procession will leave for Cheltenham at 1 p.m. There will be a reception after the service at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
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Arrangements for Wally Weaver, Vietnam Veteran, Retired from the Maryland National Capital Park Police and Life Member of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

February 27, 2020 

Funeral 10 to 12 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home 
8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD. 

Memorial Service will be from 12 until about 12:30 and then the procession will leave for Cheltenham at 1 p.m. There will be a reception after the service at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
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11 months ago

Funeral Arrangements for Wally Weaver.

The funeral will be held on February 27 from 10 to 12 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD. The memorial service will be from 12 until about 12:30 and then the procession will leave for Cheltenham at 1 p.m. Their will be a reception after the service at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Everyone is invited to attend and share their memories about Wally. I am sure there will be a lot of them too.
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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

11 months ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Life Member Wallace D. Weaver. Wally joined our department in 1965 and served in many positions to include Vice President of the department. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will update the department with the arrangements as soon as they are available. ... See MoreSee Less

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Life Member Wallace D. Weaver. Wally joined our department in 1965 and served in many positions to include Vice President of the department. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will update the department with the arrangements as soon as they are available.
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Our prayers are with you all.

Thoughts and prayers for the family 🙏.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May you treasure all your memories of Wally

Many prayers 🙏

Sorry for your loss brothers and sisters

May you rest in peace

You were a funny guy Wally.

Prayers

Another good guy from the old days at 28

RIP Wally

RIP Wally

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

The department is sadden to inform you of the passing of Past Member John Fluharty.

John went on to be the President of the Riva Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements for Riva Fire Department’s President and Life Member John H. Fluharty Jr:

Visitation on Friday 1/24 at 10:00 am with Memorial Service at 11:00 am

Beall Funeral Home
6512 Crain Hwy
Bowie MD 20715

Burial immediately afterward at Lakemont Memorial Cemetery.
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The department is sadden to inform you of the passing of Past Member John Fluharty.  

John went on to be the President of the Riva Volunteer Fire Department.  

Arrangements for Riva Fire Department’s President and Life Member John H. Fluharty Jr:

Visitation on Friday 1/24 at 10:00 am with Memorial Service at 11:00 am

Beall Funeral Home
6512 Crain Hwy
Bowie MD 20715

Burial immediately afterward at Lakemont Memorial Cemetery.
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Such a good guy gone way too soon.

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Engine 281 goes first due to the 5600 Block of Duchaine Drive for fire showing from the rear of the house. #WLHVFD

Engine 281 goes first due to the 5600 Block of Duchaine Drive for fire showing from the rear of the house. #WLHVFD ...

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We regret to announce that Fire Chief Nick Finamore of the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department has passed.  Nick passed this morning due to complications of Covid-19.

We regret to announce that Fire Chief Nick Finamore of the Allentown Volunteer Fire Department has passed. Nick passed this morning due to complications of Covid-19. ...

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We regret to inform our membership that Fire Chaplain Father Elliot Nitz of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has passed away.  Father Nitz was a member of the Society of the Divine Savior Salvatorians, a former parish priest, retreat director, novice director, emergency medical technician, swimming teacher and hospital chaplain. For two decades Father Nitz served as our Chaplain before retiring. He was an active member and EMT on our ambulance for over a decade and was a Life Member.  Father Nitz was known for mentoring members and offering community outreach in the neighborhood.

We regret to inform our membership that Fire Chaplain Father Elliot Nitz of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has passed away. Father Nitz was a member of the Society of the Divine Savior Salvatorians, a former parish priest, retreat director, novice director, emergency medical technician, swimming teacher and hospital chaplain. For two decades Father Nitz served as our Chaplain before retiring. He was an active member and EMT on our ambulance for over a decade and was a Life Member. Father Nitz was known for mentoring members and offering community outreach in the neighborhood. ...

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West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the Prince George's County Fire Commission Joseph Robison.  Joe passed away this morning, November 10, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Please keep Joann and the Robison's family, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad in your thoughts and prayers.

West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Chairman Emeritus of the Prince George's County Fire Commission Joseph Robison. Joe passed away this morning, November 10, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Please keep Joann and the Robison's family, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad in your thoughts and prayers.
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Lanham, MD 20706

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