West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

Lanham, MD

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The West Lanham Hills VFD is always looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to help us in our mission to save lives and protect property.

We are located just minutes from the University of Maryland at College Park, George Washington University, Georgetown University and Howard University as well as Prince Georges Community College and Montgomery County Community College.

Great leadership, great training and the best firefighting experience the world has to offer can be found right here in the Hills of West Lanham. We have all the amenities necessary to call this firehouse home. Newly renovated living quarters, 2 T.V. rooms, 5 bathrooms, a laundry room and a large kitchen & dining area as well as a conference room, admin offices and a watch office. The station is outfitted with exercise equipment, firehouse furniture, HD TVs, cable and Wi-Fi.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer not only include becoming part of an elite crew and gaining the best experience that the world has to offer…

  • No experience necessary.
  • Gain experience and possibly move on to emergency service jobs in surrounding jurisdictions. Members have went on to become firemen at various departments around the country including Washington DC, Baltimore City, Wilmington, Fairfax County, and many other departments.
  • Community Service: Ideal for students
  • Fitness Equipment: Weight Bench, Free Weights, and Basketball Courts.
  • Quick Access to the Metro: Two blocks from the orange line, Amtrack, and Marc.
  • Scholarships: Available county and state-wide.
  • College Credits: In fire service curriculum.
  • Up to $3500 in tax benefits
  • LOSAP Retirement Program
  • Free Gear and Uniforms: Full set of PPE (Helmet, Coat, Pants, Gloves, Nomex Hood, and Boots)
  • Free Training: Firefighter, Rescue, Emergency Medical Training, and other related courses.
  • Free Room and Board: Become a live-in firefighter. Ideal for college students, and anyone looking for separate male / female living areas. Full kitchen, laundry, lounge / day room. Equipped with Cable, HDTV, PS3/Xbox, Wi-Fi.
  • Become part of a Brotherhood that you will find in no place else in the world.

Basic Membership Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Must complete application and background check.
  • Must pass physical examination
  • Must complete Firefighter 1  & EMT-B within 18 months of joining.
  • Must participate at least one day/night per week.
  • Must attend monthly meetings and drills.

Live-In Membership Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must complete application and background check.
  • Must pass physical examination.
  • Must have Firefighter 1
  • Must obtain EMT-B certification within 6 months of becoming a Live-In.
  • Must work or attend school.
  • Must commit to a minimum 4 days/nights per week.
  • Must attend monthly meetings and drills.

If this sounds like something your interested in, stop by one of our firehouses and speak to one of our Volunteer Officers or send an email to WLHVolunteers@gmail.com and include "28 Volunteer" in the subject.WLHVolunteers@gmail.com
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MFRI is closed Wednesday‪MFRI’s headquarters will be closed Wed., Feb. 20 due to expected inclement weather.‬ ... See MoreSee Less

MFRI is closed Wednesday
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This weekend, members of West Lanham 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. ... See MoreSee Less

This weekend, members of West Lanham 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.
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West Lanham Hills Ladder 28 operating at Box 28-01 ... See MoreSee Less

West Lanham Hills Ladder 28 operating at Box 28-01
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Throwback Thursday #TBT ... See MoreSee Less

Throwback Thursday #TBT
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89 - the station wagon defined that

Love that picture!

88-89 ish??

I was thinking the old 489

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3 weeks ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

48 BOX - Engine 484 and Engine 282 operating on the scene in the 5400 Blk of Barker Pl, units on the scene with smoke showing from the roof area, looks like a boiler. ... See MoreSee Less

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This past weekend the West Lanham Hills VFD held our annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. Let’s congratulate the newly installed officers and give them our full support. We also honored our Life members and top runners for both stations. ... See MoreSee Less

This past weekend the West Lanham Hills VFD held our annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. Let’s congratulate the newly installed officers and give them our full support. We also honored our Life members and top runners for both stations.
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Congratulations to all

Jesse it’s ok to smile bud 😂😂😂😂

Congratulations

Congratsfrom this Senor Citizen Lifer!

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4 weeks ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

20 HOUSE - 4603 Exmoore Ct Engine 484 operated as the second due wagon l, the crew went to work opening up and extinguishing hot spots. Truck 28 operated as 3rd due truck and assisted with opening up as well crews operated just under an hour. ... See MoreSee Less

20 HOUSE - 4603 Exmoore Ct Engine 484 operated as the second due wagon l, the crew went to work opening up and extinguishing hot spots. Truck 28 operated as 3rd due truck and assisted with opening up as well crews operated just under an hour.
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4 weeks ago

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West Lanham President/Deputy Chief Vazquez, Chairman Of Chiefs Council meeting tonight at Station 48 ... See MoreSee Less

West Lanham President/Deputy Chief Vazquez, Chairman Of Chiefs Council meeting tonight at Station 48
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Throwback Thursday, Brush Truck Series. 1967 Jeep Weapons Carrier BX 48, #TBT ... See MoreSee Less

Throwback Thursday, Brush Truck Series. 1967 Jeep Weapons Carrier BX 48,  #TBT
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I called them bulldozer's. they went anywhere you put them.

any one know where this unit ended up?

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1 month ago

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

As our First Responders operate out on the highways tonight please stay at home. Let us have the roadways with the snowplows. Latest update from the Capital Weather Gang ... See MoreSee Less

As our First Responders operate out on the highways tonight please stay at home.  Let us have the roadways with the snowplows.  Latest update from the Capital Weather Gang
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West Lanham Hills Fire Department
PO Box 1348
Lanham, MD 20706

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