It is with heartfelt sadness that the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department announces the unexpected passing of active Deputy Fire Chief Charles "Trey" Kelso. Trey had more than 22 years of service as a Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician in Prince George's County, he was a Fire Instructor for the University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute, and was a founding member of the Maryland ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, September 19th, the truck was alerted for the reported building fire. Units arrived to find a two story middle of the row townhouse with smoke showing. The incident went to a 2nd alarm. One Firefighter injury was reported.... (Full Story)

Just before 2:00 pm this afternoon, Truck 31 was dispatched for the reported building fire in the 8200-block of Gorman Ave. in Laurel. Crews found a stove fire with some extension. Fire is out with no injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, Truck 31 was honored to present the flag for the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Convention Memorial Service held at the 1st Baptist Church of Beltsville.... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, September 1, Engine 311 (dispatched as 4th due) and Chief 31 responded for the reported building fire with entrapment to 85th Ave. in Co. 28's area. Upon arrival the engine secured the second water supply and pumped to Engine 35 (Greenbelt). Chief 31 was assigned as the division 2 (second floor) supervisor. The second alarm was dispatched however the fire was controlled ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 5pm on Sunday August 7, the truck was dispatched as first due truck for the grill reported on fire to Paperbark Ter. in Laurel. Crews arrived to find fire visible from the rear and the roof, a second alarm was requested. Searches were negative. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night Companies 31 and 41 attended the National Night Out. We were able to talk to lots of the citizens and show them the apparatus.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, July 2nd the city of Laurel had their annual 4th of July parade and asked Co. 31 to attend. The Truck and the Chiefs attended. ... (Full Story & Photos)