College Park House Fire MAY 13 - Sunday, May 13, 2012, approx. 2330 hours: Engine 811, along with units from College Park, Riverdale, Hyattsville and others, was alerted to a reported house fire in the 7000 block of Baltimore Ave. First arriving units arrived to find smoke and fire showing from the basement of a two-story detached dwelling. Engine 811 advanced the 400 ft line and two racks to the second floor of the house ... (Full Story & Photos)

Another Fire in Greenbelt MAY 11 - Just after 12 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, Engine 811, along with units from Greenbelt, Capitol Heights and West Lanham Hills, were dispatched to the 8200 block of Canning Terrace in Greenbelt for a report of smoke coming from a townhouse. First arriving Engine 835 reported smoke showing from the first floor of a two-story townhouse and the resident was safely out. Firefighters entered the townhouse ... (Full Story & Photos)

Volunteers Responded to Greenbelt Townhouse Fire MAY 09 - Just after 7:30 tonight, Engine 811, Chief 811 and Ambulance 811, along with units from Greenbelt, Riverdale and other near-by departments, were dispatched to Ridge Road in Old Town Greenbelt for smoke coming from a townhouse. Engine 835, first arriving, reported smoke showing from a two-story townhouse with all residents out safely. The crew from Engine 811 advance a second attack line to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Daves received Prince George's County Fire Department's Silver Medal of Valor APRIL 30 - For his actions one night last fall, Derek Daves received Prince George's County Fire Department's Silver Medal of Valor at the 35th annual Prince George's County Public Safety Valor Awards Ceremony held in Greenbelt. The story: On the evening of Friday, November 4, 2011, while on his way home after leaving Branchville Volunteer Fire Department, where he has been a volunteer for 25 years, Volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)

One Overturned and Trapped on Cresent Rd APRIL 23 - Shortly before 7 pm Monday night, Engine 811, Ambulance 811B and Chiefs 11 and 11A along with Rescue Squad 14 responded to Crescent Rd in front of the Greenbelt Fire Station for a reported car overturned with a person trapped. The crew of Rescue Squad 14 worked quickly and was able to free the trapped male within 10 minutes arriving on the scene. The adult male was transported to a local hospital ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two Firefighters injured battling Adelphi house fire APRIL 23 - Around 12:45 am Monday morning, Engine 811 with a crew of five volunteers responded for a report of a house fire in the 10100 block of Riggs Road in Adelphi . First units arrived on the scene and encountered heavy smoke coming from a one-story house, with heavy fire conditions in the basement area. The crew of Engine 811 advanced an attack line to the rear of the house and started to make an ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine and Ambulances run back to back motor vehicle accidents with multiple trapped APRIL 07 - Yet another busy start to the weekend for the Volunteers of Branchville. This time crews were out on the beltway for a majority of the night. It was a busy Friday night/ Saturday morning for both the Engine and Two Ambulances that the volunteers from 11 staffed. At around 1230am the engine and ambulances were alerted for a personal injury accident involving 3 cars with multiple people trapped. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Breakfast With the Easter Bunny APRIL 01 - This morning Branchville had the honor of welcoming the Easter Bunny who hopped by for a yummy pancake breakfast, Easter crafts, and Easter egg hunts! To celebrate the Easter Bunny's visit Branchville invited friends and neighbors from our first due area and beyond to join in the festivities and visit with the bunny. Everyone enjoyed two Easter egg hunts that included special eggs hidden by the Easter ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Easter Bunny loved visiting with our Ladies Auxiliary.

The Engine and Ambulance Company between calls.

Volunteers Keeping Busy: Engine and Ambulance run a combine 29 calls! APRIL 01 - From twelve pm 3/30/2012 to twelve pm 4/1/2012 Station 11 ran 29 calls for service. The station manned a fully staffed engine company and two ambulance companies. Between the three units the engine ran a total of 10 calls and the ambulances ran a total of 19! From box alarms to fire alarms and medic locals to car accidents the station served its response area to the fullest extent. During a large ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 11 Runs Another Fire FEBRUARY 26 - At 3:43 am, the Engine Crew was woken up for a Dwelling Fire on the 8000 Blk of 18th Ave. Engine 11 quickly responded out the door with a total of 6 volunteers. While Engine 11 was coming down the cross street, Engine 34 arrived on scene and reported heavy fire side charlie of a one in the front two in the back, two story, single family dwelling. The crew from Engine 11 arrived shortly after, stretch ... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy Fire Conditions first in crews were met with.

Engine 11 runs Chimney Fire as First Due Engine in Berwyn Heights FEBRUARY 26 - At around 1900 hours, Engine 11 and Chief 11B responded to the 7600 Blk of Villanova Road, Berwyn Heights (14), for the possible chimney fire. Engine 11 was alerted as first due engine and responded with 5 Volunteers. Units from 11 and 14 arrived simultaneously and found a working chimney fire in a 1.5 story single family dwelling. Engine 11's crew pulled a 200' inch and three quarter attack line ... (Full Story & Photos)

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.