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Visitors Today
268 268 268

Visitors Since
May 6, 2005
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2009 Call Stats
  ENG AMB
Jan 168 173
Feb 136 169
Mar 140 176
Apr 156 173
May 186 222
Jun 177 167
Jul 0 0
Aug 0 0
Sep 0 0
Oct 0 0
Nov 0 0
Dec 0 0
Total 963 1080

Past Call Stats
Year ENG AMB
2008 1947 1945
2007 2340 1958
2006 2039 2050
2005 2058 1653

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 ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS

 If you are a member of a Fire/EMS Department or will be attending the University of Maryland, College Park campus and are looking for a place to live, Branchville Volunteer Fire Company, one of PG County's busiest volunteer Fire/EMS companies, is now accepting applications.

For more information email us at info@bvfco11.com

RIDE ALONG PROGRAM

Interested in joining or just want the opportunity to experience firehouse life?

Fill out the Ride Along Release Form and call or e-mail the station to make arrangements

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Photos By Mark Brady PGFD PIO Photos By Mark Brady PGFD PIO
Six People Displaced After a Beltsville House Fire

JUNE 30 - Around 10:30 this morning Engine 811, with a crew of four firefighters, was dispatched along with units from Beltville and Montgomery County for a reported house fire in the 12200 block of Torrey Pines Terrace in the Cross Creek subdivision of Beltsville.

First arriving units arrived on the scene reported smoke showing from the top floor of a two-story dwelling.

Firefighters entered the house ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Ambulance and Engine on the Beltway

JUNE 24 - The night had been quiet for Station 811 until just prior to 10:30pm when communications alerted Engine and Ambulance 811 to an auto accident on the OuterLoop of the Beltway. Engine 811 arrived on scene and radioed communications to hold Engine 811 and Ambulance 811 and to put all other responding units back in service. The crew from 811 found a single vehicle that had collided with the guardrail ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine 811 Runs Tractor Trailer Fire

JUNE 22 - Just prior to 5:30pm Engine 811 and Ambulance 811 were alerted to respond to the Beltway for a reported auto accident. While en route both units were notified and diverted to I-95 south for a reported tractor trailer fire. Engine 807 from Riverdale was first arriving unit reporting a tractor trailer unit with the tractor well off. Engine 811 and Ambulance 811 were not far behind arriving 2nd due. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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College Park House Fire

JUNE 08 - Shortly after 9 am this morning (Monday June 8, 2009) Engine 811 along with units from College Park, Riverdale and near-by fire companies were dispatched to the 7500 block of Hopkins Ave in College Park for a reported house fire with people trapped.

First arriving units reported smoke showing from the basement area of a two-story Cape Cod dwelling.

Firefighters enter the house and located a ... (Full Story & Photos)

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MVA in Front of Station

JUNE 07 - Just before 1 am this morning Engine 811 along with Ambulance 811 had just returned from a call on the Beltway when a motor vehicle accident occurred in front of the station at the intersection of University Blvd and Rhode Island Ave.

Within minute firefighters were on the scene and reported a two car accident with several people trapped and requested a full rescue assignment be transmitted along ... (Full Story & Photos)

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First Due in Beltsville

JUNE 03 - Just before 3 am this morning, while units from Beltsville Station 831 and 841 were on a local alarm for smoke in the building on Powder Mill Road. Engine 811 with a crew of six firefighters along with units from Greenbelt, College Park and units from Montgomery County were alerted for a reported house fire with people trapped in the 11600 block of 34th Place in the Birmingham Ests area of Beltsville.

Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Branchville's Oldest Surviving President Passes Away

JUNE 02 -

John Carter, 95, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 21, 2009.

Mr. Carter, as he was affectionately known as, was President of Branchville shortly after the new building was dedicated in 1954. He was at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, when he was suddenly taken ill. His daughter had him transported to the hospital where he never overcame his illness. Mr. Carter had retired to the ... (Full Story)


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Rainy Memorial Day Brings on 2 Water Rescues

MAY 25 - At approximately 16:20 on May 25, A811 was alerted for a water rescue at Rhode Island Ave and Powder Mill Road in Company 831's area. Units arrived in the area and were unable to find the reported truck stuck in the water. Units were instructed by command to search the surrounding area and it was found that there was a vehicle with 4 passengers stuck in the water on Baltimore Avenue between Ritz ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Prince George ’s County Firefighters returned to Seven Springs Village in College Park this morning.  They were not there to fight a fire but to distribute fire safety and injury prevention information as well as taking the time to talk with residents of 9348 Cherry Hill Road about the recent set fires that have occurred. 

Prince George ’s County Firefighters returned to Seven Springs Village in College Park this morning. They were not there to fight a fire but to distribute fire safety and injury prevention information as well as taking the time to talk with residents of 9348 Cherry Hill Road about the recent set fires that have occurred.
Firefighters Return To Seven Springs Village

MAY 21 - Prince George's County Firefighters returned to Seven Springs Village in College Park this morning. They were not there to fight a fire but to distribute fire safety and injury prevention information as well as taking the time to talk with residents of 9348 Cherry Hill Road about the recent set fires that have occurred. Most residents contacted had reservations and fears about the recent fires and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Third Fire at Seven Springs

MAY 19 - For the third time within a week firefighters from Branchville were called to the Seven Springs Apartment complex for a reported building fire.

Around 1:30am units from Branchville, Beltsville, College Park and near-by companies were dispatched to 9348 Cherry Hill Road for a report of smoke on the fourth floor of the eight-story apartment building.

As firefighters arrived on the scene and were ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Another Fire at Seven Springs

MAY 14 - For the second time this week Engine 811 with a crew of five firefighters along with units from the Sixth Battalion and units from Montgomery County were called to the Seven Springs Apartment complex just after 3 am this morning in the 9300 block of Cherry Hill Road for a reported building fire.

Firefighters arrived on the scene and reported a fire on the fourth floor of the eight story apartment ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine Runs First Due Fire in High Rise

MAY 11 - As the weekend was drawing to an end for the crews at Station 811, all were hopeful for a full night of sleep. But as tradition has it, a night of sleep for the Engine Company was no where to be seen. At 3:55am PSC sounded the Box Alarm for 9348 Cherry Hill Road for the apartment on fire. This brought Engine 811 with a crew of 5. Units went on the scene with nothing evident and were advised PSC was ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Inc., is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the provision of quality Fire and EMS service to our response area and beyond. The corporation is governed by a dual system. The administrative functions are handled by the Board of Directors which includes the financial and political aspects of the company. The operational functions are handled by the Chief with the help of the Chief Officers and the Line Officers.





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