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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)

This weekend we spring forward. As you change your clocks, please remember to change your smoke detector and Carbon Monoxide alarm batteries at the same time.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday Truck 31 was dispatched for the reported house fire in the 3600 block of Dunnington Rd. Units found a one story SFD Home that had a fire on the 1st floor with extension to the attic area. No injuries to any of the residents or Firefighters reported.... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 10am on Tuesday 3/2/2021 Engine 31 was dispatched to the 900 block of Carroll Ave in Laurel for a reported house fire. First arriving crews found a 1-story single family home w/ smoke showing. They found a fire in the utility closet that had extended to the attic. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, 2/25/2021 Engine 31 was dispatched as first due engine for the reported structure fire in the 14200 block of Jib Street in Co 10's area. Units arrived to find a row of 4 three story condo buildings that had heavy fire on 2nd, 3rd floor and the attic/roof. Command requested the 2nd alarm. No injuries to any residents or Firefighters reported.... (Full Story & Photos)

From the Official Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Facebook page:

On Monday, February 8, 2021, #PGFD crews returned to the scenes of the past weekend’s fire incidents to knock on doors, check smoke alarms, and install smoke alarms where needed. Returning to the neighborhoods of the single fire fatality in Beltsville, of the house fire in Riverdale where two of our firefighters were burned, ... (Full Story)

At approximately 7:16 am on Sunday morning, units from the 6th Battalion with assistance from units from Montgomery County were dispatched to the 12000 blk of Beltsville Drive in Calverton for a reported structure fire. Units arrived to find a middle of the row two-story townhouse with fire showing from the basement. The fire was contained to the basement with no extension. One adult male was found ... (Full Story)