Remembering Tommy Graves, forty-one years ago, 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 paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in service to … [Read more...]
It is with deep sadness that the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association has been advised of the passing of Eugene Jones, 2nd Vice President of the Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Association, Assistant Chief of Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of the West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad regrets to announce passing of Past Member Richard "Rick", "Shadow" Herring. Richard passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD, after a long illness. … [Read more...]
The Officers and Members of the West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Chief Louie “Lou” Selke. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized by the family. … [Read more...]
For the past 16 years, Brian served as a reserve Police Officer with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. He was also a firefighter and paramedic with the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a Maryland based forensic death investigator for the Medical … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
We regret to inform our membership that 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 … [Read more...]
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 on November 10, 2020, surrounded by his family. Due to the COVID pandemic the family will be hosting a … [Read more...]
West Lanham Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Life Member Chief Jim Colbert. Past Chief Colbert was a one of the earliest members of the West Lanham Hills Fire Department. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
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...]
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