Rockville, MD - 1230 hours on February 16th, 2010: Engine 710 and Tanker 730 responded to the house fire in Rockville Station 23’s first due at the 6100 block of Neilwood Drive. The fire was started because a contractor was melting ice off the roof with a torch. Tanker 730 was on the original alarm because the recent snowfall has made it hard for fire department personnel to access fire hydrants. Engine 710 was on the second alarm, and initiated a fire attack on the second floor master bedroom and bathroom.
2 Alarm House Fire in Rockville
River Rescue Team Pulls White Labrador from Frozen Maryland Pond
A Potomac man looked out his kitchen window Friday afternoon and saw an animal in a pond.At first “he thought it was an otter,” said Capt. Oscar Garcia, a spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.Looking more closely, the man saw that it was a big dog. He called 911.Among the first on the scene: Firefighter Rashad Surratt, who donned his water rescue gear, got himself tethered to the shoreline, and went in.
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CJPVFD supports the Montgomery County Firefighters Pipes and Drums
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 »
Passing of Former 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
Cabin John Park VFD Supports Breast Cancer Walkers!
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.
Cabin John Fire Engine Dedication
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.
Open House 10/10/2009
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.
Volunteer Fire Chief Draws National Honors
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 »
IL-495 Prior to Old Georgetown Road
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.
