West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

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...]

West Lanham Hills VFD has a long history of members serving in the Armed Forces in every major conflict since WWII. We currently have members serving all over the world. Happy Veterans Day to all of our members. A photograph of Andy Conner (left) currently deployed to a forward … [Read more...]

About 3:30 pm units were dispatched to the 5300 Blk of 85th Ave. Engine 282 was first due engine and units arrived reporting a working fire and shortly after went to a second alarm. With water supply issues due to the layout of the complex, a third alarm was sounded … [Read more...]

Engine 481 transfers to Anne Arundel County Station 4 while units operate on a House Fire in the 8500 Blk of Pioneer Dr. Engine 481 also took in a call for an AFA and a crash while there. Engine 481 at AA Station #4 8-11-18 … [Read more...]

Earlier this morning - 39 HOUSE - 5600 BLK OF CHURCH RD. Truck 28 is responding. Units on the scene with fire showing. Engine 282 was alerted on the working fire dispatch. … [Read more...]

National Night Out August 7th was held at New Carrollton Beckett Field. Truck 28 was assigned to this event and gave a safety demonstration as multiple other crews covered four other National Night Events in our area. … [Read more...]

The West Lanham Hills Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Randy Krob, Past Fire Chief of the Greenbelt Fire Department. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Greenbelt Fire Department. … [Read more...]

  We regret to inform our membership that Life Member Jim Donahue of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, passed away earlier this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. … [Read more...]

Members were out manning multiple sites tonight for National Night Out in New Carrollton, Seabrook and Greenbelt. … [Read more...]

14334319_Release PRW Please see the attached press release. We liked to thank all of the West Lanham Hills family, friends and our community that have supported us during this period. Our two members were finally able to get some relief after being victimized on the scene of … [Read more...]