It is with deep sadness that the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association has been advised of the death of Joseph E. Ball on May 4,2020. Chief Ball started his Volunteer service when he joined the Capitol Heights VFD in 1944, where he rose to the office of Asst. Chief. He then became a Founding Member of the Ritchie VFD, serving as Chief 37 for 18 years, and was a Senior Life Member ... (Full Story & Photos)

A reminder from the PGCVFRA Peer Response Team....

As volunteers serving the citizens of Prince George’s county, we suit up, run the calls and return to the station with our volunteer family. Each of these calls may be routine or it could be a bad wreck, a near miss or a call with hurt kids that we just cannot forget. It can ratchet up our stress and anxiety. Add to these events a new virus that ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are thankful for the support of our Member Volunteer Fire & EMS Departments by the citizens and businesses they protect. The efforts from the community to donate masks, hand sanitizers, and food for our Volunteers means a lot in these difficult times. The teamwork between Volunteer and Career crews from the whole area makes providing all services possible.

We all look forward the the time when ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association would like to thank all of our Fire and EMS Volunteers out on the street responding to the citizen's calls during the COVID-19 outbreak. Our members are taking the extra steps to stay healthy and still serve the citizens of Prince George's County the best possible. The drive to perform under pressure to maintain and staff units has been ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association are saddened to report the passing of PGCVFRA Chaplain Emeritus Jim Neal. We offer our sincere condolences the the Neal Family as well as the Officers and Members of Kentland Volunteer Fire Department. Jim served as and active part of the PGCVFRA Chaplain Corp for many years supporting our Fire & EMS Volunteers in their ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association is proud to provide our Volunteers the peer support they need to manage the stress of responding to our citizens needs. Nationaly we loose too many 1st Responders to mental strain and suicide each year.

After many hours a work, planning, and training our Volunteer Peer Support group is ready to serve those who protect our community. They ... (Full Story & Photos)

We continue to support the instructions provided by the CDC and State of Maryland regarding social distancing and large gatherings. At this time we continue to place fundraising events, large meetings, and gatherings on hold until further notice. All available 1st Responders are working to serve the citizens the best possible and limiting in station exposure is a key part of that goal.

We look forward ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are proud to announce that the 2020 Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association and Ladies Auxiliary Convention will be hosted by Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Company 10. They are hard at work planning the events which are tentatively scheduled for September 13th through September 18th. We ask the leadership of all Departments to plan for submissions for Annual Awards and Hall ... (Full Story & Photos)

To celebrate National Women's day we would like to recognize and thank all of the women of the PGCVFRA. Women from all areas of Prince Georges County play a major role in providing Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services to our citizens. We are proud to serve along side of all who serve as Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Operational Officers, Administrative, and Auxiliary members.

If ... (Full Story & Photos)

The March Meeting of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association will be hosted by the Boulevard Heights Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday March 11th at Company 17. The meeting will begin at 7:30pm.

As always, all members of our Volunteer Fire Departments are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please join us for updates on current issues and how you can help create the future ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Fellowship of Christian Firefighters has long supported our Volunteer Fire & EMS Members and families in their times of need. You are invited to join them for their monthly Prayer Breakfast for fellowship, prayer, and spiritual support for all first responders.
The March event will be hosted by the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday March 7th at 9am. Please consider making whatever ... (Full Story & Photos)

As most of you know thanks to the PGCVFRA we are able to provide Aflac benefits to our volunteers. We've started with 3 great products, Accident, Cancer and Critical Care and Recovery.
We have officially started going out to departments to start enrollment. Between myself and Dave and Crystal Cooper we hope to get to each department over the next 2 months.
If you'd like to set a department wide ... (Full Story & Photos)

You can help protect your community by being a Volunteer Firefighter in Prince Georges County. Volunteer Departments throughout the county are actively looking for men and women willing to dedicate their time to train and respond to emergency calls. We offer free training at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute, all Personal Protective Gear is provides.plus other benefits. Start by visiting https://www.pgvolunteers.org/ ... (Full Story & Photos)

The February Meeting of the Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association will be hosted by the Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department at Branchville VFC Station 11. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 12th and will begin at 7:30pm.
As always, all Volunteer Fire & EMS members in Prince Georges County are welcomed and encouraged to attend.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association invite you to join them for Purse Bingo on Saturday March 7th. The fundraiser will be held at the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company, Station 11. The station is located at 4905 Branchville Road in College Park Maryland. Doors open at 12 noon and Bingo starts at 1pm. The proceeds will benefit the LAPGCVFRA Ways ... (Full Story & Photos)