Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department

November Stop the Bleed Class

Save a Life—Learn to Stop a Serious Bleed In just an hour, volunteers from the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department will teach you the basics of lifesaving bleeding control, even if you’ve never had medical or first-aid training. It’s free! When: 10:00 a.m., Sunday, November 17, 2019 Where: Cabin… read more

Photo Fundraising Drive

Our yearly photo fund drive is underway. If you are in our first-due (the area our department covers) you may be getting a knock on the door to help the department raise funds for the upcoming year by donating directly or by purchasing family portraits taken in our fire station.… read more

Bringing In Volunteers and Keeping Them: A Challenge the Cabin John Park Fire Department Hopes to Meet With Federal Grant

Bethesda, MD–The Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department (CJPVFD) has received a four-year federal grant of $245,680 that will be used to recruit and retain new volunteers. The (SAFER) Grant was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Recruitment and retention of firefighters is a growing concern for fire… read more

Obituary and Arrangements for Kathy Hunter

The Department is saddened to learn that Kathy Hunter, wife of past president Lee Hunter, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer. Kathy was an active member of the Cabin John Park Ladies Auxiliary and was a major supporter of the department. She was a majorette in both the… read more

CJPVFD Mourns the Loss of Captain Tommy Suddath

This week, the Department was devastated to hear that Captain Tommy Suddath, former Station commander of Station 10 prior to his retirement, passed away. He was a fireman’s fireman and no call was to big or small for him. His humor, expertise and enjoyment of life will be missed. Our… read more