Along with the day to day response to emergency calls, our Volunteer Fire Departments strive to be a part of the communities they serve.

This morning the Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary held their 22nd Annual Free Breakfast with Santa. The event drew approximately 500 guests for breakfast, a gift stocking, and visit with Santa. The Volunteers were proud to put in the hard work to bring ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our 2023 Bicycle Round Up is scheduled for Wednesday December 13th at Station 55. As has been our tradition, our Volunteer Departments, Members, and local businesses are asked to donate a new bicycle and helmet to help us support Toys for Tots in Prince Georges County. Our program is another way we work to give back to the families of Prince George's county each year.... (Full Story & Photos)

The December Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association meeting will be hosted by the Mount Rainier Volunteer Fire Department at Station 55 on Wednesday 12/13 @ 7:30pm. All Volunteer members in Prince George's County are welcome and encouraged to join us.

This is also Bicycle Round up night for our 2023 Toys for Tots Bicycle Challenge!... (Full Story & Photos)

On November 21st, Volunteers from Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department welcomed over 350 guests into their station for a traditional Thanksgiving meal and dancing. The Volunteers were assisted by the Gentlemen of the Roscoe C Cartwright Lodge 129, Ladies of the Marjorie T. Lancaster Chapter #84 O.E.S., and staff of Kreative Kreations Catering & Event Planning. From turkey to potatoes, ham to yams, pieces ... (Full Story & Photos)

Calling all Volunteers!

PGCVFRA Bicycle Challenge 2023 is officially on. We are asking everyone that can to donate new bikes and helmets to support kids in need within Prince George's County. Your help has made the holidays better for many families over the years. Don't hesitate to check with your local businesses contacts as well.

Collection details coming soon.... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you know Volunteers answer the call for Emergency Medical Services in Prince George's County every day?
Our member Volunteer Fire & EMS Departments offer you the opportunity to become a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician with free training at the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. Serving as a Volunteer EMT allows you to help your family, friends , and community when they need it most ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to all that joined us today for our Annual Founders Circle and Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We recognized the dedicated efforts of 10 life long Volunteers with induction to the Founders Circle stones, honored the 42 Volunteer and Career members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and remembered our 343 brothers and sisters lost on 9/11. We set aside time on the last ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association offer our sincere condolences to the Walker family and the Chillum Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department on the passing of Charles "Chuck" Walker. Chuck was a Life Member of Chillum Adelphi, Past President of the PGCVFRA, and Past President of the Maryland State Fire Association.

Please keep the Walker family, Officers and ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association regret the share news of the passing of Marlboro VFD Chief Emeritus Donnie Strine. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Strine family and the members of Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department.

Chief Strine dedicated over 60 years of his life in Volunteer service to the residents and visitors of Prince George's ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to welcome our newly installed President of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, Lee Lutz. Lee brings many years of knowledge and experience to the position from his service as Past President of Glenn Dale Fire Association , multiple terms on the Maryland State Fire Association Executive Committee, and as 1st & 2nd Vice President of our Association.

We also ... (Full Story & Photos)

We had a great turnout this evening for our Convention 2023 Past Presidents and Officers Dinner at Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (Co.10). We had 11 PGCVFRA Past Presidents and 15 LAPGCVFRA Past Presidents in attendance. The welcome from Laurel Mayor and PGCVFRA Past President Craig Moe, as well as Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Cox was appreciated.

We send special thanks to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to all who joined us today for our Convention 2023 Annual Memorial Service. Today we remembered a total of 35 PGCVFRA & Ladies Auxiliary members that have passed away in the last year. We appreciate their life long dedication to the Volunteer Fire and EMS Departments of Prince George's County.

We would like to thank our Chaplain Corps for all of the hard work planning the service, and First ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to the Officers and Members of the Volunteer Fire Department of Brandywine for placing their new/rehabbed Volunteer owned Heavy Rescue Squad in service this evening.
They should be proud of the many hours spent working through the final details. We hope to see the new Squad 40 safely carry the Volunteer and Career crews on many runs.... (Full Story & Photos)

Check out our auction to support PGCVFRA Convention 2023....

We have 2 awesome pieces of American Flag art. Each are one of a kind works created and donated by Bobby Angell of Dad and Daughter Woodwork. Both the Fire and Police version are sure to make a great addition to your office or home.

The bidding will open at $125 each. You can place a bid in person at Convention on September 16th prior ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday July 1st, the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department showed the true tradition of Volunteers helping Volunteers. With their new E One Engine going in service soon, they passed their 1989 Seagrave on to a Department in Hawkins County Tennessee for $1.

Sending this Engine to Hawkins County follows in the footsteps of College Park VFD (Co.12) donating a 1992 Darly pumper, and Laurel VFD (Co.10) ... (Full Story & Photos)