PGCVFRA President Trader has issued the following statement....

It has been been brought to Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association leaderships attention that a group has made statements that cause the citizens of Prince Georges County to lose faith in the entire Prince Georges Fire &EMS Department and the ability of Volunteer and Career staff to respond to emergencies. Statements ... (Full Story & Photos)

The January meeting of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association will be hosted by the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday 1/8/20 at West Lanham Hills VFD Station 48. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm, with dinner offered prior to the meeting.

As always, all members of our Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue departments are welcome and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the PGCVFRA and Ladies Auxiliary spent the day giving back to the citizens of Prince George's County by supporting the local Toys for Tots event at the PGPD Station on Barlow Road. The Ladies set up Rehab Support 800 outside to provide warm drinks and snacks for all in attendance. PGCVFRA leadership and Volunteers from several departments assisted with toy sorting and pick up. It was another ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thanks to the giving spirit of our Volunteer Fire Departments, PGCVFRA Toys for Tots Bike Challenge '19 was a great success.
Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association member companies donated close to 50 bicycles and helmets to the Toys for Tots program. The event was held at Greenbelt VFD Co.35 prior to our December meeting. All of the bikes go directly to families in need of help ... (Full Story & Photos)

As has become a tradition, The Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association is challenging our member Departments to donate a new bicycle and helmet from each station to the local Toys For Tots Program. Over the last several years the generosity of our Volunteers has contributed around 50 bicycles and helmets per year to help brighten the holidays for children in Prince George's County. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The December meeting of the Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association will be hosted by College Park Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday December 11th At Greenbelt VFD Co.35. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm with dinner offered prior to the meeting. All Volunteer Fire and EMS members in Prince Georges County are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This is also the 2019 ... (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 the websites ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to the dedicated men and women who were inducted into the Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Hall of Fame on Thursday evening. The 2019 group of 10 men and women represent well over 200 years of combined Volunteer Fire and EMS service.

The inductees joined all of the other Hall of Fame members in attendance on stage after being recognized by the committee.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Annual PGCVFRA Fire and EMS Awards were presented Thursday evening at the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department. The awards recognize outstanding work in Fire, Heavy Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services by Volunteers for the citizens of Prince Georges County.

Congratulations to all of our 2019 Convention Awards winners. We are proud to recognize the efforts of Prince Georges County Volunteers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Annual Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Convention Memorial Service was held on Wednesday evening at Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department. Volunteers from many PGCVFRA member departments and PGFD members came together to pay our final respects to 30 Fire and EMS and 10 Auxiliary members who passed away in the last year.

Thank you to the PGCVFRA Chaplains Corp, Accokeek ... (Full Story & Photos)

Make plans now to join us for the Annual Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Founders Circle and Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The service is planned for Saturday September 28th at 12 noon. As always it will be held at the Founders Circle in front of the Cranford Graves Fire Services Building (6820 Webster Street, Landover Hills,Md.)
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Congratulations to Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department on the purchase of a new Pumper for their fleet. They are having an E One Typhoon Custom Stainless Steel Engine built to meet the needs of their primary service area.

We thanks the officers and members of Silver Hill VFD for their hard work bringing a new Volunteer Owned Engine to serve the citizens of Prince Georges County.... (Full Story & Photos)

Our annual PGCVFRA&LA Special Tribute event is planned for October 19th at the Forestville Volunteer Fire Department. We will take time to recognize the hard work and dedication to the Volunteer Fire Service in Prince Georges County by the 4 individuals being honored this year.

Being honored....
John Richardson, Riverdale Heights VFD
Joe Ball, Ritchie VFD
Tommy Stommel, District Heights VFD
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The services we provide can be stressful on even the strongest in our Volunteer family. Always take time to look out for each other.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to PGCVFRA Past President Chuck Walker on his election to the office of First Vice President of the Maryland State Fireman's Association.

Chuck is a Life Member of Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department Co.34, and has served in many positions at the Department, County, and State level.
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