Boulevard Heights Volunteer Fire Department

FY07 Runs
  ENG TRK AMB
Jul 118 68 268
Aug 102 89 237
Sep 109 56 240
Oct 122 50 277
Nov 92 84 241
Dec 112 100 255
Jan 85 90 213
Feb 100 53 250
Mar 115 40 242
Apr 108 48 247
May 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0
Total 1063 678 2470

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Boulevard Heights Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.

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1st Due Truck and Chief on Walters Ln

MAY 02 - As Communications received several calls from residents, security and PGPD for reported Smoke coming from the 3rd floor of an aprtment building. Units were dispatched to 3319 Walters Ln for same. As units arrived, E826 gave specific water supply instuctions due to this complex and some of the surrounding complexes have "MAJOR Water Issues". Units arrived on the scene to find a 3 Story Brick Garden ... (Full Story & Photos)

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1st Due Basement Fire

MAY 01 - Just around 1332 hrs. PG Communications dispatched Engine 817 (w/4) 1st Due, and other units from the 3rd and 1st Battalions to 3912 Clark St for a reported House on Fire. Upon arrival E817 found a 1 Story Single Family w/ Basement with Smoke Showing from side A 1st Fl. & side B Basement. Engine 817 streched a 200'- 1 3/4" line through the front and down the basement stairs to find a seperate room ... (Full Story & Photos)

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1st Due Truck and Chief on Apartment Fire in Silver Hill

APRIL 09 - Just around 1101 Hrs, Truck 817 and Units from the 3rd, 5th & 1st Battalions were dispatched for a report of Fire in the Hallway at 3416 Curtis Drive (29). As units were responding, more reports started to come in to Communications reporting Fire in a 1st Floor Apartment. Truck 817 (w/4) arrived and took a position on Side A-Alpha to find a 6 story Brick Apartment Building with Smoke Showing 1st ... (Full Story & Photos)

Smoke Showing Side A Smoke Showing Side A
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One on it's side! One on it's side!
One Overturned on Marlboro Pike

MARCH 31 - Around 1842 Hrs, Engine and Ambulance 817 along with Squad 8, Medics and BC3 were dispatched to Marlboro Pike and Larchmont Ave for a reported motor vehicle accident with one on it's side and trapped. Upon arrival, units found a one vehicle accident and (yes!) it was on it's side. Units investigated and found no one trapped and patient refused to be transported and signed a release (AMA). Units ... (Full Story & Photos)

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RECRUITING VOLUNTEER MEMBERS

MARCH 20 - BOULEVARD HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE and RESCUE DEPARTMENT is looking for interested VOLUNTEER MEMBERS that would like to join us in protecting and serving the communities of Prince Georges County, Maryland. We offer FREE Fire, EMS (Emergency Medical Service- EMT), Rescue, Haz-Mat and EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Course) TRAINING. We also offer Rent FREE Live-In Facilities, FREE Cable T.V., a Furnished ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Truck 17 on Chapel Oaks House Fire

FEBRUARY 21 - Units fron the 1st & 3rd Battalions responded this evening for a report of a House on Fire at 6200 Foote Street in Chapel Oaks 1st Due. Truck 17 (w/ 5 Vols), arrived and assumed the 1st Due Truck responsibilities. Truck 17 was placed in Division 2 w/ the OIC as Div 2 Leader and Engine 5. Truck 17 searched, vented and checked for extentions on 2nd floor and cockloft area, placed ladders & lights ... (Full Story)


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Boulevard Remembers Late Member "Mustachio"

FEBRUARY 16 - This afternoon, members of Company 17 Boulevard Heights VOLUNTEER Fire & Rescue Dept. joined family members and friends to cherish the MEMORY of the Late Timothy VanBuren. Tim "Mustachio" (what we at Boulevard nicknamed him) was very much LOVED by all and will surely be MISSED by aLL who knew him.

"Mustachio", Boulevard Loves You and We Miss You! R.I.P.... (Full Story & Photos)

RIP Tim! RIP Tim!
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Station Incident Interrupts Superbowl Game

FEBRUARY 03 - On a fairly quiet Sunday evening, members at Boulevard attempted to enjoy the Superbowl game. Unfortunately at about 1900 hours, E817 was dispatched for a stabbing in the 4200 block of Byers Street. Immediately following the dispatch, the front door began ringing non-stop. Members then noticed 2 individuals aggressively trying to gain entrance to the station while being chased by a male wielding ... (Full Story & Photos)

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