On Monday just before 4pm Engine 31 and surrounding units were dispatched to the 11300 block of Cherry Hill Rd in Beltsville for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived to find fire showing from balcony maintenance closet with some extension to the eave of the roof. Searches were negative. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after noon today, The Engine and Truck from Company 31 were alerted to the 900 Block of Fifth Street in Laurel for the report of smoke coming from the walls. The building is a two story, 4 unit apartment building. Crews found fire below the 1st floor apt. that was running along the HVAC ductwork. No injuries were reported. ... (Full Story)

Just after 4:00pm on Tuesday, Company 31 was dispatched to the 10700 Block of Tucker St. in Beltsville for the report of smoke coming from the top of the building. The building is a One story Auto repair shop. Chief 31 arrived on the scene and reported smoke & fire showing from the roof with extended to the adjacent building. Fire was quickly knocked down and held to just those two buildings.
No injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, 5/1/2021 just before 5:00am, the truck was dispatched as the first due truck for the kitchen full of smoke. It was discovered that the basement was on fire. The truck pulled ceilings and opened up the walls. No injuries were reported. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that Kira Mayton has been sworn into full membership. Kira has completed all of her EMS training requirements and has completed her probationary period to achieve this membership milestone.

Kira is seen here taking the oath of office from President Margie Dickey. Her dad standing with her is a past member that has decided to become active ... (Full Story & Photos)

Jimmy Fox was a member of BVFD on the 1960's and 1970's. His brother Gary (RG) Fox is an active life member.
Below is his obituary and funeral arrangements as provided by the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimmy's family.

Retired Lieutenant Fire Fighter/Paramedic James “Jimmy” Fox passed away Friday April 23, 2021 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Cecilia, brother Richard ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Former member John Green passed away November 26, 2020. He was a former member of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department, and a retired member of the Washington, D.C. Fire Department. John joined BVFD in 1971and was an active member during the 70’s.

A celebration of life and memorial service for John was held in Edgewater, MD on February 11, 2021. The Beltsville VFD was honored ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce that Chris Patterson has been sworn into full membership at the first meeting of the BVFD in 2021. Chris has completed all of his fire and EMS training requirements and has completed his probationary period to achieve this membership milestone.

Chris is seen here taking the oath of office from President Margie Dickey. This is the first ... (Full Story & Photos)