I love the trip down memory lane, except for the tanker I either operated or at least rode on most of the equipment.
Signed on August 09, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Guest Name:
Carl C.Grohs,Jr.
Rank/Title:
Former volunteer in Virginia
Location:
Olney,Md.
Comments:
Awesome looking equipment. Wish your agency all the best in the future,stay safe. C.C.Grohs,Jr.
Signed on August 04, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Guest Name:
Elizabeth Weiss
Comments:
Thank you for all you do!! And special thanks for getting those two newborn kittens out of harms way.
Signed on July 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Guest Name:
Dan Powell
Location:
Gettysburg, Pa
Comments:
I marched the Drum Corp for 4 years in the mid seventys including the bicentenial parades. Ran calls as a volenteer from 79-81. Richard Jones and Big Bobby Evans signed my application. Cope, DeHaven, Hefrans, Chilcoate, Lien, Birdsongs, Allens, Torre, and Palmer were all running calls then. Lt Gore was still incharge during the day and shiftmen like Belieu, Sarni, Keister, and others kept us in line. Good Times and Good memories.
4,000 calls a year?? That's almost 10x the amount of calls we run a year! Keep up the great work guys!
Signed on November 03, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Guest Name:
mike a johnson
Location:
PORTLAND OREGON
Comments:
NICE STAY SAFE, FROM A FORMER FF
Signed on August 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM
Guest Name:
Judy Mahoney Woodburn
Rank/Title:
Member Majorettes 1957 - 1966
Location:
Mechanicsville, MD
Comments:
Thanks for majorette pictures, I have none of myself and loved seeing the ones on the site. Seeing my brothers Bob and John as young men was very special too. The auxilliary helped us say goodbye to our Mother, Hilda Mahoney in May 2011 and it was wonderful to be back at the Fire Hall. I'll be at the memorial event in September.
Signed on July 27, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Guest Name:
edwin donovan
Comments:
Nice site.
Signed on July 05, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Guest Name:
Cindy Cardinal (Shotwell)
Location:
United States
Comments:
I miss Beltsville. Lived just on the road behind the FD Miss the sirens, knew there was danger somewhere but they were on their way to help. Mom and dad played bingo there and the Wrights next door Oh the good ole days. So long gone but fine memories
Signed on February 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Guest Name:
Charlie Bouse
Location:
Chicopee Ma.
Comments:
I am very sad to her the news about John John. He was the type of person that once you met him you would never forget him. I remember the days when we all were alot younger and John was one of the smaller guys but he had the biggest car, that big black Charger. I guess you could say the same for his big heart. Rest in peace John, you wil NEVER be forgotten.
Signed on February 08, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Guest Name:
Michael Buck
Location:
Ijamsville Md. (urbana md.)
Comments:
Site looks great!! A lot of good memories at 31. Belonged to 31 from 1975 to 1977. Miss the old 75' ladder truck and riding to laurel on 10 boxes up on the platform in the rain and cold and hiding below the hose bed on 311's back step to stay warm. Good times!!! Be safe.
If you ever need the Patriot Guard Riders for a funeral just drop us a line and we will support you and honor your fallen hero. Once a firefighter always a firefighter.
Signed on October 16, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Guest Name:
Tamieka Armstrong
Location:
California
Comments:
To whomever posted the photos- thank you. It is good to take a walk down memory lane. I will be in the DC area til November. I hope to stop by sometime and say hi.
Keep up the great work! Many of us pray for you all regularly, especially when we hear the sirens. We are proud to call you friends.
Signed on August 11, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Guest Name:
Paula Hewlett
Rank/Title:
GCNA
Comments:
My husband Mark Hewlett was a member of your fire deptment when it was only 31. I wanted to let all of you older timers know that Mark passed away at age 60 on july 31, 2010. He enjoyed his firefighting, and riding the ambulance. I however only know you men by face not name, so please keep him in your hearts and prayers as you go out on your calls.
Great site guys. Just stopping by to say hi! I am a firefighter myself for 16 yrs. I also own a graphics business. I do vinyl decals, can koozies, etc. I have tons of firefighter graphics that i ship all over the country.
Keep up the good work guys. -Brad
Signed on August 04, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Guest Name:
Earthel R. Williams
Comments:
Proud to be a Beltsvillian [23 years +(-) resident]. Very proud of our fire fighters. God Bless you and stay safe out there.
Signed on July 29, 2010 at 1:58 PM
Guest Name:
Paula Hewlett
Comments:
wondering how to get updates on 31/41 station, that my husband Mark Hewlett use to be a member of from 1966 to 1980 and still has a few friends as well as relatives involved with P G county Fire Department
thank you
Paula Hewlett Mark Hewlett Sr.
Signed on July 13, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Guest Name:
Victor M Ponte
Location:
Beltsville, MD
Comments:
I would like to express my appreciation for the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by members of Unit 31. On July 8 at 6:15pm my wife was home alone when she had a heart attack. She was able to call "911". Unit 31 responded and was on site within 5 minutes. They took immediate action to address the issue. Their prompt professional attention in the critical early moments of this attack were instrumental in her prompt attention at the hospital and successful recovery.
Signed on June 17, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Guest Name:
Carlene
Location:
Adelphi, MD
Comments:
Just wanted to thank you all for what you do. You all need to set-up a facebook page! :-)
Signed on June 05, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Guest Name:
Ivalee McElroy (Pritchard)
Location:
Plainfield, Illinois
Comments:
Such a wonderful site! The pictures (new and old) are fantastic! I grew up in Beltsville and BVFD was a part of my life. I was a majorette during the late 60's. My brother (John Sr.) was a member there for a few years. He made BVFD a part of his life and always spoke about it. I'm sure John and other former members are looking down with pride on you all. Thanks for being there !
Signed on April 22, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Guest Name:
Mark Jones
Location:
beltsville
Comments:
Just want to take a moment to thank all the members of the Beltsville Vol Fire Dept and the Ladies Auxiliary for all support you gave to my family and I at a time where we needed it the most.By now, just about everyone knows my father Richard Jones passed away on the morning of April 16th 2010.All it took was one phone call to Al and everything was taken care of, from the service to the use of the hall.You all, did a wonderful job in honoring the life and memory of my father.As most of the older guys know, I practically grew up in that firehouse as my dad would bring me with him just about every time he came in and I have a lot of fond memories from the the times I spent at Co.31, it was good to see some of you guys! I Still live around the corner from the firehouse,and every time I hear the siren blow and see one of the peice's come by, it makes me proud.I couldn't ask for a better group of people to help serve and protect the community that I live in.God bless and stay safe.
Signed on April 20, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Guest Name:
Charlie Bouse
Location:
Chicopee Ma.
Comments:
When I recived the e-mail Louie about Richard I was sad. Over the years he was a good friend to me, my family and I think everyone that knew him. Rest in peace brother Richard, you WILL be missed.
Hello, My name is Tibor and I am a firefighter from Slovakia. I am a collector of firefighter patches . YOur web page is very nice and interesting. I wish you a lot of success in your future work. Greetings from Slovakia Tibor
Signed on March 12, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Guest Name:
Phil Pollack
Comments:
Thanks for doing all you do. Many years of good memories as a police officer in Laurel watching Beltsville heading noth on US Route 1. When I needed fire service at my Beltsville home, a safe feeling hearing those sirens getting closer. Cheers to a great group of people at BVFD.
Signed on January 29, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Guest Name:
Tiffany Lea Collins
Location:
MD
Comments:
To be able to read through the history of Beltsville's origination makes me so proud to be the grand daughter of Thomas P. Collins. In 1950 he was one of first members. Now the Collins's family owns tone of the orginal pieces of equipment BVFD purchased; The 1955 International Pumper. Now, the Collins Family continues its interest in fire and rescue, as my brother Brian Collins followed in our father's Wayne Collins, and grandfathers footsteps to become a firefighter as well. Beltsville has changed throughout the years, but it will always be my home. And running through that firehouse growing up is a memory that I will never forget. Although, living on Harford Ave directly behind the siren was one I did forget until I moved to a small town in Caroline County, and on my first night living there... The Siren blew. Brought back so many good memories. Take Care of that house, and that town. I miss it, and the wonderful people who made Company 31 the great station is today.
Want to say Hi and Wish Everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Still have to make my way back down to visit, haven't been down since I graduated from Maryland.
