West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Lanham, MD

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FIRST FIRE OF THE YEAR – TASK FORCE 5600 BLK WHITFIELD CHAPEL RD

 January 4, 2014

divdivAt 830pm the 28 box was struck for the 5600 Blk of Whitefield Chapel Rd for a reported building fire sending Engine 281 first due Engine 481 second due Chief 28 Chief 28A and Chief 48A to the scene. Engine 281 arrived with a 3 story garden style apartment with nothing showing and established Command. Engine 281 found a fire in a second floor apartment. As crews opened up they found fire in the walls extending to the unit above and the crew in the rear reported smoke showing from the cockloft area. Chief 48A arrived and assumed Command and requested the fire task force due to the extreme cold and possible extension to the adjoining units. The fire was quickly contained and everything opened up. Chief 28 operated on the fire floor with Engine 281 and Chief 28A operated on the floor above with Engine 481. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was from a malfunctioning vent fan. nbspRed Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents that were displaced and get them out of the weather. West Lanham Hills units cleared the scene just after 2 hours.divdivbrdivdivThis fire gave WLHVFD the first working fire of 2014 for PGFD with Clinton having the second fire of the year just one hour later.nbspdivdivpp

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Jan 16

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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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Jan 5

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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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Nov 17

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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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