Three People Rescued From a Greenbelt Fire AUGUST 22 - Just after 4 pm this afternoon, firefighters from Branchville Station 11 were alerted, along with units from Berwyn Heights, Greenbelt, College Park and other near by departments, for a reported apartment building on fire in the 5900 block of Cherrywood Terr, The Empirian Village Apartment Complex. First arriving units found nothing evident in a three-story garden style apartment building. However ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper - Week 6 AUGUST 21 - This week, after E111's alignment and initial testing was completed, additional reflective striping was added. Then E111 went through third-party pump testing, followed by the road test. Over the next few days, final product evaluation, which is part of the quality assurance process, should begin. The next set of photos posted should be from our team as they give E111 the final check in Wisconsin. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper Update - Week 5 AUGUST 15 - This week, E111 completed the main assembly line and a majority of option content was installed. The first inspection team flew out to the Pierce plant in Wisconsin on Wednesday to see how E111 was coming along. The team was able to tweak some minor things and was happy with her progress. Next week, alignment and initial testing should be completed, and additional reflective striping added. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper Update - Week 4 AUGUST 07 - E111 is moving along quickly in production. This week the cab was completed and the chassis received the drive-train, air tanks and some harnessing. The cab, chassis and pump-house have been merged. The body finished in paint and has received harnessing and trim. Next week, the body and water tank should be mounted to the chassis and E111 will begin on the main assembly line.... (Full Story & Photos)

Cab after paint

New Pumper Update - Week 3 AUGUST 01 - Engine 111 continues on her path of production. The cab and pump house have been painted, the chassis is assembled and the body is fabricated and being painted. In the next week the cab and chassis should be finished and the two merged together. Check back next weekend for further updates. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper Update - Week 2 JULY 24 - The new Engine 111 is continuing its production at an extremely fast pace. Cab fabrication has been completed and fabrication of the box is not far behind. Check back for weekly photo updates. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Pumper Begins To Take Shape JULY 16 - The newest addition to the Branchville fleet is beginning to take shape at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. The 2011 Pierce Arrow XT, soon to be Engine 111, began its trek down the production line about a week ago with cab fabrication and pump assembly. Branchville hopes to have the new pumper in service by early September. Check back often for updated pictures of the new ... (Full Story & Photos)

Layout Drill JULY 11 - This afternoon several Branchville members got together to hold a layout drill. The drill served to continue the training of the newer members and to give the more experienced members some practice. The members practiced the entire layout procedure from pulling up to the hydrant and hooking up the Humat Valve, to flowing water to the engine. ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Due House Fire JULY 09 - Shortly after 12:30 this afternoon, Engine 811 with a crew of six firefighters was dispatched, along with units from Beltsville (Co. 31), Berwyn Heights (Co. 14) and other surrounding departments, for a reported house fire in the 4700 block of Nantucket Road. First arriving, Engine 811 reported smoke showing from a one-story single-family dwelling with report of a fire in the attic area of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Health and Fitness Program at Branchville JUNE 25 - In early April 2010, several members of a volunteer fire station sat in the dayroom discussing getting in shape. Cardiac-related incidents are among the leading causes of firefighter deaths in the United States. Over the past two decades, statistics show that 50 percent of firefighter fatalities are attributed to poor health conditions. A small group of volunteers began meeting at the fire station ... (Full Story & Photos)

Assistant Chief Jeff Dickey presented with Instructor of the Year Award JUNE 25 - Jeff Dickey, Assistant Chief of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, was honored with the prestigious "Instructor of the Year" Award. The Chesapeake Society of Fire and Rescue Instructors presented Jeff with the 2009 Francis L. Brannigan Instructor of the Year Award at the Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) annual Convention in Ocean City, Maryland, on June 15, 2010. Dickey ... (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.