PASSING OF CHIEF FINAMORE

January 5, 2021

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.

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

11 months ago

6 HOUSE - At 0500 the box alarm was struck for the 9800 block of Tulip Tree Drive in company 6’s area, sending engine 281 as the 3rd due engine. 281 arrived on seen and worked with a truck company to open up and extinguish fire in the main building and exposures. 281 operated for 2 hours before returning to service. ... See MoreSee Less

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

12 months ago

Friday June 26th at 7:05pm, Engine 282 was dispatched for a traffic collision at Annapolis Rd and Riverdale Rd. On arrival the crew found that there wasn’t an accident but a cat stuck under the spare tire of a SUV. The crew was able to free the cat. The driver of the vehicle took custody of the cat to ensure it’s safety. ... See MoreSee Less

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

48 BOX - At 10:43am Engine 282 and surrounding units were dispatched for the reported building fire at the Peru Chicken on Annapolis Rd @ Princess Garden Pky. Units arrived with heavy smoke showing.
Units still on the scene operating so use caution in the area. ... See MoreSee Less

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Stay safe, and thank you for your service!

Gosh, I remember that McDonald’s opening ... 1980-ish?

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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.

Funeral arrangements have not been finalized. ... See MoreSee Less

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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 Wilson held the position of Fire Chief at the Nicol Volunteer Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rest in Peace Chief.

Sorry for your loss sending prayers for family and fire company members

Thoughts and Prayers to his Family and Friends.

Thank you!!

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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 responded on the call. While battling the fire at the garden apartment, an explosion occurred causing part of the building to collapse burying Tommy under the front brick wall. Thomas Graves paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life in service to his fellow man. He was the first career Firefighter of Prince George’s County Fire Department to be killed in the line of duty. Tommy laid in state at Station 28 before being laid to rest. God Bless Tommy and his family. ... See MoreSee Less

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Very sad day. A couple weeks before that I measured him for a Class A uniform . He told me now they have something to bury me in.

Tommy and Tucker Clark ran me around as a rookie and taught me what it was to be a firefighter. I used to go to the Village Pub to have a few beers with Tommy after work.

My granddad was chief of glendale at the time and he would get upset every time is was mentioned. Rip

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. A lovely tribute...

Great guy remember that horrible day 😪👨‍🚒

Love and miss him always

Good Man, thanks for posting. Let's not forget him!!!

Rest in Peace Brother.

I was on Truck 39 that day 🙁

Rest Easy Brother!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

That day changed my Dad for the rest of his life

Love you Tommy Honey!!

RIP Sir🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

Awesome guy!!

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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, Owings, MD.

Memorial Service will be from 12 until about 12:30 and then the procession will leave for Cheltenham at 1 p.m. There will be a reception after the service at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 years ago

Funeral Arrangements for Wally Weaver.

The funeral will be held on February 27 from 10 to 12 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD. The memorial service will be from 12 until about 12:30 and then the procession will leave for Cheltenham at 1 p.m. Their will be a reception after the service at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Everyone is invited to attend and share their memories about Wally. I am sure there will be a lot of them too. ... See MoreSee Less

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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 arrangements as soon as they are available. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our prayers are with you all.

Thoughts and prayers for the family 🙏.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May you treasure all your memories of Wally

Many prayers 🙏

Sorry for your loss brothers and sisters

May you rest in peace

You were a funny guy Wally.

Prayers

Another good guy from the old days at 28

RIP Wally

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West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department

1 years ago

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 at 10:00 am with Memorial Service at 11:00 am

Beall Funeral Home
6512 Crain Hwy
Bowie MD 20715

Burial immediately afterward at Lakemont Memorial Cemetery. ... See MoreSee Less

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Such a good guy gone way too soon.

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Apr 22

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Yesterday just before 1600 hours engine 281 was alerted for an AFA in the 9400 block of Worrell Ave in company 48’s area. Upon arrival a detached garage, and 3 sheds were found to be on fire and the box alarm was filled. Units operated for about 3 hours before returning to service. ...

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Apr 16

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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 his fellow man. He was the first career Firefighter of Prince George’s County Fire Department to be killed in the line of duty. Tommy laid in state at Station 28 before being laid to rest. ...

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Mar 21

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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. ...

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Mar 14

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Just after 1400 hours the box alarm was struck for the 7500 block of Garrison Road in the first due. Engine 282 arrived to find fire on the outside of the home with extension into the house. Units operated for hour and a half before returning to service. #WLHVFD ...

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COMPANY 28 2019 RUNS	Eng	Truck	Fires
Jan	198	55	5
Feb	114	81	3
Mar	240	27	7
Apr	171	15	6
May	268	44	5
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TTL	982	222	26

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