West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Lanham, MD

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Life Member Laid to Rest

 September 27, 2019

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...]

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Arrangements for Life Member Tommy Burke

 September 18, 2019

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...]

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Passing of Life Member Tommy Burke

 September 15, 2019

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...]

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Life Member Laid to Rest

 September 10, 2019

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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Arrangements for Life Member Duane Allen

 September 6, 2019

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...]

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Update on Life Member

 August 23, 2019

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...]

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Passing of Life Member Hugh Harris

 March 25, 2019

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...]

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In Appreciation to our Members

 February 27, 2019

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...]

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Upgraded Extrication Tools

 February 10, 2019

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...]

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All Lanes Open on Beltway After Tractor-Trailer Crash

 January 4, 2019

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...]

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2nd Alarm

 December 29, 2018

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...]

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Ambulance 488 Donated

 December 19, 2018

“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...]

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Final Arrangements for Eileen Selke

 December 18, 2018

Final Arrangements for Eileen Selke Past Chief Lou Selke’s family has made the following arrangements for Mrs. Eileen Selke;December 22, 2018Saint Michael's Catholic Church542 Cypress Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-8739Wake will be held from 9:00-10:00 am proceeded by a Mass at … [Read more...]

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PASSING OF EILEEN SELKE

 December 17, 2018

We regret to announce the passing of Eileen Selke over the weekend. Eileen was the wife of Chief Louie Selke. They have been enjoying their retirement at the beach in South Carolina … [Read more...]

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Happy Veterans Day

 November 11, 2018

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...]

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Third Alarm 85th Avenue

 September 17, 2018

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...]

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ENGINE 481 TRANSFERS to AA STATION #4

 August 11, 2018

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. … [Read more...]

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HOUSE FIRE 5600 BLK of CHURCH ROAD

 August 11, 2018

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...]

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National Night Out August 7th

 August 9, 2018

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...]

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Passing of Past Greenbelt Chief

 August 31, 2017

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...]

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Passing of Life Member

 August 3, 2017

  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...]

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National Night Out

 August 1, 2017

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

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Press Release

 May 14, 2017

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...]

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Fire Damages Maryland Comptroller’s Office

 May 8, 2017

Fire heavily damaged offices of the Maryland Comptroller's Office in Greenbelt over the … [Read more...]

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Ladder 28 First Due on the Working Townhouse Fire

 May 2, 2017

At 8:54PM Ladder Co.28 was alerted for the reported townhouse fire in the 3900 blk of Warner Avenue in Landover Hills, Maryland. Ladder Co.28 arrived with 8 men to find a 3 story townhouse with a working fire on the first floor. The crew made entry and conducted primary searches … [Read more...]

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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

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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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PO Box 1348
Lanham, MD 20706

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