
See when Santa Claus is coming to town by clicking the ‘Events’ Tab!!! This time, he’s letting the reindeer take a break and he’s riding the fire engine! He’ll be accepting any new donated toys for children ages 3 to 16 this year. Cabin John is proud to help Santa this year as his elves, and hope that everyone has a Happy Holidays this year!
See Santa’s Fire Engine Schedule Here!!!

For the 2009 Winter Season, CJPVFD is selling Canadian Balsam Firs and the pricing is as follows:
Over 8 feet $75.00
8 Feet and Under $60.00
Large Wreaths $25.00
Small Wreaths $20.00
We accept Cash and Checks
Please make your checks payable to:
CJPVFD or Cabin John Park VFD
Thank you and have a Happy Holidays!!!
Beallsville, MD – The Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums hosted their first annual “Fall BBQ and Football Challenge” on Saturday, November 7th, from 11am-4pm at the Upper Montgomery County VFD. Proceeds from this fall fundraiser supported not only the band, but the National Fallen Firefighters Pipes and Drums, a coalition band consisting of the MCFFP&D, Baltimore Fire Brigade, and NOVA FF’s Emerald Society Pipe Band.
Station 10 firefighters on B shift coordinated a team along with a few volunteers to help support such a noble cause. It was a lot of fun for an awesome cause. Read more »
PRATHER Chief FRANKLIN N. PRATHER, SR. The officers and members of the Cabin John Park VFD regretfully announce the passing of CHIEF FRANKLIN N. PRATHER, SR. The citizens of the Cabin John community were safe and protected during his tenure as Fire Chief (1967-1972). Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of our brother and Retired Fire Chief Franklin N. Prather, Sr. A luncheon will be held in his honor at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 15966 Shady Grove Rd., (Lower Level), Gaithersburg, MD, on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 1 p.m. Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., Cabin John Park VFD President James L. Hunter, Cabin John Park VFD
Potomac, MD – For three days, the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department helped to support Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund by providing a standby ambulance service. As thousands of men and women walked 20 miles a day, A710 was there to transport patients to the nearest hospital and provided aid in any way. Cabin John is proud to support the search for the cure and help give back to the community.
Bethesda, MD – On October, 19th 2009, Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department will be introducing our newest addition to the Cabin John apparatus family, Engine 710. Cabin John has proudly purchased this new fire engine in order to work seamlessly with the county-wide Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS). The new fire engine will be dedicated and placed in full service on the 19th, and will start service to the community as soon as the dedication is over. Cabin John is excited and eager for the new fire engine to start serving the community and help save lives.
Bethesda, MD – Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department proudly welcomes everyone to come join us for our Open House! Come down to Station 10 at 8001 River Road this Saturday, October 10th, 2009. We’ve got a lot of things planned for this special day. The Open House will be from 11AM to 4PM and there will be a number of great events happening. Join us for food, drinks, balloons, and hats. The firefighters of Cabin John will be demonstrating the use of our tools in emergency situations and allow to experience first-hand what we do on a regular basis. Eat cotton candy while petting different animals in our petting zoo! We look forward to seeing you there! Click on the Special Events page for more details.
The Gazette – Jim Seavey doesn’t practice what he preaches, but that may just be why he was recently named Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by Fire Chief Magazine.
The chief of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department makes a point to sit down with all new volunteers in a session he calls “Getting Real with the Fire Chief.” He tells them that volunteering with the fire department should be a fourth priority — following family, work or school, and, if they practice it, religion. Read more »
Bethesda, MD – Friday, September 4th, 2009, Engine 710, Truck 710, and Ambulance 710 responded to an accident on the Inner Loop of the Beltway at 3:00PM. The units on-scene worked swiftly to secure each patient and transport them to the hospital. The accident was deemed to be cause by driver negligence. This is an important reminder for every driver to be alert and vigilant while driving their vehicles.
Cabin John, MD – 1700 hrs on Tuesday February 24, 2007: the Cabin John Park Fire department responded for the car fire in the 7900 block of 76th street. Engine 710 arrived on scene with Ambulance 710 to find a car fully engulfed in fire. After further investigation, the fire was deemed to have been started by a cigarette that fell in the passenger compartment. Engine 710 quickly mobilized water resources to extinguish the car fire. The automobile fire took a total of one hour to successfully extinguish and clean up. There was irreparable damage to the car but luckily, no one was hurt.