Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc.
8811 60th Avenue • Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
301.474.7866 • Contact Us
Bunkroom Live-In Openings
The Berwyn Heights VFD currently has openings in our Bunkroom Live-In program. Live-in bunkroom members do not have to pay rent, but are responsible for meeting greater attendance and participation requirements. A minimum of Firefighter I is required and applicants must attain EMT-B within one year of acceptance into the program.
At 0001hrs, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to Powder Mill Rd and Baltimore Ave in Company 31's area for the personal injury accident with entrapment. Chief 41A arrived on scene, established the command, and advised they had a door pop. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, stabilized the vehicle, and removed the driver's door to extricate the patient. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service by 0025hrs.
Rescue Squad Extricates 2
2012-02-02
At 1303hrs on February 2nd, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A [McCoy] responded to the 3500blk of Bladensburg Rd for the personal injury accident with entrapment. Initial units arrived to find a vehicle on its side in a gas station parking lot. Rescue Squad 14 arrived and stabilized the vehicle. They then proceeded to remove the roof and part of the steering wheel and drivers seat to extricate two patients. Chief 14A had the extrication group. The Company was ready for service by 1340hrs.
Remembering Chief Yvorra
2012-01-29
On January 29, 1988, Deputy Chief Jim Yvorra was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a car while operating on an accident scene on I-495 at Good Luck Road. At the time of his death, he had served as an active volunteer with the Berwyn Heights VFD and Rescue Squad for 11 years, holding every rank through deputy chief and president. Jimmy was a friend, teacher, coach, and mentor to many. He was a nationally recognized author and editor in the fields of fire, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services, as well as a founding member of the Prince Georges County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team.
As with others who have gone before us, his work has made us who we are today. He has been missed and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother.
Task Force for 18 House
2012-01-29
At 0219hrs, Truck 14 was alerted to the 8000blk of Wingate Dr in Glenn Dale. Units from 18 arrived shortly after dispatch, reporting a 2-story home with heavy fire throughout. Truck 14 was assigned Division 1, and assisted with knocking down the fire and opening up on the first floor. With heavy fire conditions still existing in Division 2, Truck 14 assisted with opening up and pulling ceiling on the second floor. Truck 14 was ready for service by 0445hrs.
Photo Courtesy of Company 31 and Jim Davis
Fire Showing from Lanham Apartment
2012-01-28
At 1624hrs, Truck 14 and surrounding units were alerted to the 8400blk of Greenbelt Rd for the reported apartment fire. Truck 14, Chief 14 [Fusco], and Chief 14B [Kitchen] arrived to find fire showing from the 3rd floor, and began searching the apartment ahead of the hose line with negative results. Engine 11 quickly knocked down the fire, and Truck 14 proceeded to ventilate and open up. Truck 14 remained on scene to assist the investigators, and was ready at 1845hrs.
Photo courtesy of Company 11
Beltsville Trailer Fire
2012-01-28
At 1437hrs, on January 28th, Truck 14 was alerted to the area of Rt. 1 and Powder Mill Rd in Company 31's first due for the reported house fire. Shortly there after, Chief 41A located a detached trailer well involved on Maryland Ave. Truck 14 assisted Engines 31 and 41 with access to the structure and was ready for service by 1500hrs.
Photo courtesy of Company 31 and Jim Davis
Truck Runs Adelphi Apartment Fire
2012-01-26
At 2128hrs on January 26th, Truck 14, Chief 14 [Fusco], and Chief 14B [Fabrizio] responded to the 7900blk of 14th Ave for the Apartment Fire. Engine 34 arrived and reported smoke showing. Truck 14 positioned in order to ladder the roof and was then assigned RIT. The Driver and Tillerman worked to open up the roof while the remainder of the crew laddered the building and opened up from the exterior.
Rescue Squad 14 Extricates 1
2012-01-26
At 0631hrs on January 26th, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14 B [Fabrizio] responded to SB I 95 and Powder Mill Rd for the personal injury accident with entrapment. Company 41 arrived and advised they had a passenger van underneath the rear of a box truck with one pinned. Rescue Squad 14 removed 3 doors, the "B" Post, and slightly displaced the dash to extricate the patient. The company was ready for service by 0700hrs.
Mutual Aid to Montgomery
2012-01-22
At 1935hrs on January 22nd, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted for the townhouse fire in company 719's area on the Rapid Intervention Dispatch. Upon arrival, Rescue Squad 14 filled out the RIT on side A, and due to the size of the incident, split crews to establish a RIT team on side C. Both teams laddered the building and opened up. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service at 2100hrs.
Photo by Elliot Goodman
Dryer Fire at the Greenbelt Marriott
2012-01-21
At 1746hrs on January 21st, Truck 14 was alerted to 6400 Ivy Ln for the reported building fire at the Greenbelt Marriott. Truck 14 arrived with nothing showing but quickly found smoke conditions in the basement. A fire was located in an industrial dryer, and Truck 14 held the fire in check until a line could be stretched. After a lengthy smoke removal, Truck 14 was ready for service at 1915hrs.
11 House
2012-01-20
At 0756hrs on January 20th, Truck 14 was alerted to the 3900blk of Metzerott Rd for the house on fire. Initial units reported smoke showing and requested the working fire. Upon arrival, Truck 14 laddered the house, searched, ventilated, and opened up. Truck 14 was ready for service by 0837.
Photo courtesy of Company 11
One Trapped: Cipriano Rd and Brae Brooke Dr
2012-01-11
At 1949hrs on January 11th, Rescue Squad 14 responded to the personal injury accident on Cipriano Rd at Brae Brooke Dr. Rescue Squad 14 arrived on scene to find one trapped and established the Cipriano Rd command. Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the car and removed the drivers door to extricate the patient. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service by 2012hrs.
Truck Company Runs 19 House
2012-01-10
At 1706hrs on January 10th, Truck 14 was alerted to the 13100blk of 3rd St for the house fire. Initial units arrived to find smoke showing and requested the working fire. Truck 14 arrived and was initially assigned RIT. The crew laddered the building while the Driver and Tillerman opened the roof. Truck 14 was then reassigned to Division one where they opened up and found fire in the ceiling. The Company was ready for service at 1915hrs.
Entrapment on I-95
2012-01-04
At 1947hrs on January 4th, Berwyn Heights and surrounding units were alerted for the personal injury accident with entrapment on southbound I-95 at Powder Mill Rd. Chief 41A arrived on scene to confirm one trapped and established the 95 command. Rescue Squad 14 arrived shortly and found the car to be into the woods with numerous large branches on top of the car. The crew quickly stabilized the vehicle and began removing branches with chain saws. Once complete, Rescue Squad 14 removed 4 doors and the roof to extricate the driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready by 2025hrs.
Rescue Squad 14 Extricates 1: 9300blk Cherry Hill Rd
2012-01-01
Shortly before 0800 on New Years Day, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to the 9300blk of Cherry Hill Rd for the 9I with entrapment. Company 11 arrived to report a 2 vehicle accident with two patients trapped in separate cars. Prior to Rescue Squad 14's arrival, one patient self extricated. Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the second vehicle and removed 4 doors, the roof, and lifted the dash to extricate the driver. Rescue Squad 14 was ready for service by 0820hrs.
2011 Year in Review
2011-12-11
Images and footage of incidents crews from Company 14 responded to in 2011.
41 Apartment Fire: 11300blk Evans Trail
2011-11-30
At 1824hrs, on November 30th, Truck 14 and Chief 14B responded to the working apartment fire in Calverton. Truck 14 arrived and took a position in the rear, laddered the building, searched all floors, and secured the utilities. Chief 14B [Fabrizio] operated as Division 1 on the fire floor. Company 14 was ready for service by 1930hrs.
41 House: 11500blk Nevis Dr
2011-11-29
At 1219hrs on November 29th, Truck 14 was alerted for the house fire in Company 41's area. Initial units found a auto fire with heavy extension into the house. Truck 14 assumed RIT, while Chief 14B [Fabrizio] assisted Engine Company 31 with advancing their line to the interior and assumed Division 1. Company 14 was ready for service by 1311hrs.
Photo courtesy of Company 31
House Fire: 2400blk Griffen St
2011-11-27
Shortly before 0400hrs on November 27th, Truck 14 was alerted for the house fire with people trapped in 34's area. Units arrived to find fire showing with people trapped. Truck 14 arrived as the second special service, positioning on side alpha, but Truck 14 was assigned RIT. The Truck established the RIT and began opening up from the exterior as other units removed two patients from the house. Truck 14 was then redeployed to the interior, locating and removing the third victim. Truck 14 was ready for service by 1030hrs.
Collision with Building
2011-11-22
Rescue Squad 14 responded for the Collapse Investigation for the vehicle into a building at 11160 Baltimore Ave on the evening of November 22. Units from Beltsville arrived to find a truck into a building with two injured patients. Rescue Squad 14 arrived, forced entry into the building, searched for occupants, and controlled utilities.
Extrication on I-95
2011-11-17
At 0123hrs on November 17th, Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A responded to Southbound I-95 in the area of the ICC for the Personal Injury Accident. Initial units found a pick-up truck that had struck the rear end of a parked tractor-trailer, trapping the driver. Rescue Squad 14 arrived on scene, stabilized the vehicles, and removed two doors, the roof, and lifted the dash to extricate the patient. Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14A were ready by 0200hrs.
Building Fire
2011-11-09
Shortly before 2200 hours on Wednesday evening Truck 14 and The Rescue Squad were dispatched as the second and third due special services to 12018 Old Baltimore Pike for the building fire. The Truck and Squad arrived on the scene as the first and second due special services and were put to work by command as such. The units from 14 forced entry into several units, ventilated, performed overhaul and controlled the utilities. Captain Kiernan as BFC 6 had the Safety Division. The units from 14 cleared the scene in under 2 hours. An ambulance crew was maintained in quarters while the Truck and Squad were operating on this fire.
Photo Courtesy of Company 31
First Due House Fire: 58th Ave
2011-10-30
At 1645 hours, Truck 14 was alerted to the house fire in Berwyn Heights in the 8500blk of 58th Avenue. Truck 14 arrived and reported a one-story house with fire showing. Additionally, they were confronted by an injured adult patient with burn injuries. Truck 14 conducted the primary search with negative results, ventilated, and opened up for the engine companies. The fire was quickly knocked down. The patient was treated and transported in fair condition to a local burn center.
Video from Chief 7 (Riverdale VFD) / arrives on scene @ 55 sec.
Overturned & Trapped: 900blk Ray Rd
2011-10-27
At 0042 hours, Company 44 responded to the 900 block of Ray Rd for the personal injury accident. Company 44 arrived to find one vehicle overturned with one patient trapped bringing Rescue Squad 14 and Chief 14B (Fabrizio) to the scene. The crew from Rescue Squad 14 stabilized the vehicle and removed the roof to extricate the patient. Chief 14B had the Rescue Group. Company 14 was ready for service by 0110hrs.
