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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

It is with great sadness we inform you that Honorary West Lanham Hills Chief John Hoglund has passed. A long time resident of New Carrollton, Chief John W. Hoglund was the past Director of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute and Chaplain Emeritus of the Maryland Fire Chiefs … [Read more...]

West Lanham Hills VFD responded to the 6300 block of Chestnut Avenue, New Carrollton for a reported plane crash into a house. 911 began receiving multiple calls for a plane into a residential neighborhood with multiple homes on fire. Firefighters arrived on location to find a … [Read more...]

Reported Plane Crash into a house Chestnut Ave & Auburn Ave, Engine 282 and Chiefs on scene. Photos via Fox5News … [Read more...]

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Mary Theresa Elden (Zieba), 59, passed unexpectedly on November 6, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1960 in Washington, DC, and is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, John Elden; and her beloved daughter and son, Michelle Elden and Matthew Elden. Services will be Friday … [Read more...]

Arrangements for Craig Callaway, Retired District of Columbia Fire Department Paramedic Captain and Life Member of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.A visitation will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM in the Chapel of Heritage … [Read more...]

Life Member Tommy Burke, United States Air Force Veteran was laid to rest with honors by of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad on Saturday, September 21st.   … [Read more...]

Arrangements for Tommy Burke, United States Air Force Veteran, Retired District of Columbia Fire Department Communications Watch Commander and Life Member of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. September 20, 2019 Visitation 2:00 pm - 4:00 … [Read more...]

It is with saddening hearts that we inform you of yet another life member passing away. Tommy “Buddha” Burke has passed away very peacefully today. Buddha joined our department in 1963 and was a huge part of our department over his years. Rest easy brother, we have it from here. … [Read more...]

Life Member Duane Allen, Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient was laid to rest with honors by the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad on Sunday. … [Read more...]

Arrangements for Duane Allen, Vietnam Veteran, Retired Montgomery County Firefighter and Active Life Member of West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Duane Richard Allen was born on November 14, 1947 in Washington, DC and passed away on August 30, … [Read more...]

An update on Active Life Member Duane Allen. He is still fighting through his illness. Duane’s cancer is common among Firefighters and Vietnam War Veterans. At this point the doctors are keeping him comfortable while they work on the next steps in his treatment. Our thoughts … [Read more...]

West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Hugh Harris. Mr. Harris's family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6-8 pm at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at … [Read more...]

Last night at the company meeting, in appreciation of our members hard work and dedication to the community, each member was given a custom made Yeti Water Bottle. … [Read more...]

This weekend members of West Lanham Fire Hills Fire Department trained on our upgraded Battery-Operated Genesis Rescue Extrication Tools. We would like to say thank you to Anthony Fleming and John Curcio Jr. of Howell Rescue Systems for conducting the training. … [Read more...]

On January 4th, just before 6:30am, Engine 282 and Ambulance 489 were dispatched to the Inner loop of 495 prior to 450 for a tractor trailer overturned on the median. The driver of the truck was trapped but the crew from Station 28 was able to quickly extricate the driver and … [Read more...]

Just after 7:30am the box alarm was sounded for the 12600 Blk of Old Marlboro Pike. Units arrived with a working fire and the 2nd alarm was requested bringing Engine 282 and Truck 28 to the scene. Tk28 arrived and was given RIT while E-282 supplied the fire ground. A short time … [Read more...]

“I would like to thank the men and woman of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department that made this donation possible.  Ambulance 488 has made it through customs and has arrived at its new station. Congratulations Compañia de Bomberos Voluntarios Magdalena 36 we hope you're able to … [Read more...]