West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Lanham, MD

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House Fire 7508 Newberry Lane

 February 14, 2013

pJust before 430pm on Valentines day the police radio lit up with activity. PGPD units were on the scene with smoke coming from a house at 7508 Newberry Lane in 48s first due. The Box Alarm was struck putting Engine 48 Truck 28 and Chief 48A on the road. Engine 48 arrived with smoke showing and reported a working fire. Truck 12 as first due truck opened up and cut a hole in the roof directly above the fire to clear the heat out of the attic and clear the smoke from the lower floors. Truck 28 arrived as second due truck and reported to side Charlie placed ladders and checked the area above for extension. Engine 48 made quick work of the kitchen fire and Chief 48A held 2 engines and 1 truck to check for extension and ventilate. Command cleared the scene in less than an hour. The cause was the stove being left on and there were not any reported injuries.nbspp

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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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Nov 10

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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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West Lanham Hills Fire Department
PO Box 1348
Lanham, MD 20706

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