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Lanham, MD

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Truck 28 runs Fatal House Fire 8643 Leslie Ave

 February 21, 2013

divAt 4 am the Box alarm was transmitted for e house on fire at 8643 Leslie Ave in Glenarden. Units arrived to find heavy fire and smoke and reports of people still trapped inside. An aggressive attack of the fire and search for victims started and as residents were being rescued Command called for the EMS Task Force. Four residents to include one adult male and 3 children were rescued from the house and CPR initiated on all 4. With all the resources in use the Fire Task Force was called to the scene.nbspdivdivbrdivdivThe truck crew did a search of division 1 and secured utilities. The Truck driver Amir Fez Sarraf performed CPR on the one child that had her pulse returned and transported to the hospital and is listed in critical condition.nbspdivdivbrdivdivSix residents were inside at the time of the fire. An adult Female and one child were out before fire dept arrival. Unfortunately one adult male and two children passed away due to the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.nbspdivdivbrdivdiv Update divdivbrdivdivdiv classMsoNormalspan stylebackground-color rgba255 255 255 0It is with deep regret that we announce the death of a fourth victim of the Glenarden house fire that occurred around 400 am on Thursday February 21 2013.opopspandivdiv classMsoNormalspan stylebackground-color rgba255 255 255 0brspandivdiv classMsoNormalspan stylebackground-color rgba255 255 255 0Daijah Price 11-years-old passed away late Friday night February 22 at Childrens National Medical Center CNMC in Washington DC.nbspnbspShe had been transferred to CNMC after her pulse was restored at Prince Georges Hospital Center on Thursday morning.opopspandivdiv classMsoNormalspan stylebackground-color rgba255 255 255 0brspandivdiv classMsoNormalspan stylebackground-color rgba255 255 255 0Her father and two sisters succumbed to injuries early Thursday morning.nbspnbspHer mother and 8-year-old sister were treated at a local hospital and have since been released.opopspandivdivdivbrdivpp

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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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