| Fundraising Info |
The Bowie VFD&RS, Inc. does not -- and never will -- solicit donations by telephone. We never call and ask you to tape your donation to your door for pick-up. We conduct two major fund raising events, a door-to-door Photo Fund Drive in the spring and a Mail Fund Drive in the fall. If you have any questions about our fundraisers please phone our office at 301-809-0122. Thank you for your support!
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| Mission Statement |
The Bowie Fire Department, through the dedicated efforts of its members, provides fire education and prevention; fire suppression and rescue; and emergency medical services. These services meet or exceed the expectations of the public and private agencies in order to enhance the quality of life in the City of Bowie.
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Welcome to the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department
Part of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, the Bowie VFD is a full service Fire / Rescue / EMS Department responsible for protecting the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland by providing 24 hour emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Bowie, Maryland and surrounding areas. Our department is composed of four stations with primary response area of approximately 28 square miles and a population of over 54,000. Please check around our site to view the latest activities and events at the Bowie VFD and feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance.
| Upcoming Events |
| 01/23/2012 |
January Auxiliary meeting at 7:30 PM at Company 39 |
| 01/26/2012 |
January Executive Board meeting at 7:30 PM at Company 43 |
| 02/06/2012 |
February Departmental meeting at 7:30 PM at Company 39 |
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See the Training page for upcoming classes and seminars
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| | | Bowie VFD Seeking New Members | | Mon. Jan 16th 2012 | The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department is actively recruiting volunteer members for all of our stations. The BVFD has played a large role in public safety for the City of Bowie and surrounding area since 1928. The volunteer fire and EMS system is unique, in that it allows our citizens the ability to ha...
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| | FF Kevin Gilmore completes EMT Class | | Mon. Jan 9th 2012 | Fire Fighter Kevin Gilmore from Company 43 (Bowie/Mitchellville), recently completed the 131-hour Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) class, which provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform emergency medical care in a pre-hospital environment. We look forward to work...
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| | The Bowie VFD Santa Express Visits Local Family | | Sat. Dec 24th 2011 | On Thursday, December 15, 2011, members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department took Santa to a home on Eckhart Road for a special visit to a special 8-year-old boy. The Department was contacted by a family member in hopes that Santa would “stop by” and make a special visit. After being ...
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| | Four members complete Firefighter I | | Tue. Dec 20th 2011 |
Four members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department recently completed the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's 108-hour Firefighter I course, which provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform basic firefighting operations. Kristen Koller and Sam Mellits of 39; ...
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| | Join Us For Lunch With Santa At Company 39! | | Sat. Dec 3rd 2011 | The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their Annual Lunch with Santa on Saturday, December 3, 2011. The event will run from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, at Bowie VFD Station 39 (15454 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD 20715). Admission is $5.00 per child, and includes includes fire safety activit...
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| | | Company 43 Runs House Fire On A 20 Box | | Sat. Dec 24th 2011 | At approximately 2350 on Friday, December 23, 2011, Engine Company 43 was alerted for an investigation in the 4600 block of Mimsey Road in Company 20's (Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department) first due area. While en route with a crew of 5, Communications informed all incoming units that the assignment...
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| | Car Strikes Fire Hydrant in Company 43's Area | | Sat. Nov 12th 2011 | On Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 0116, Engine 432 (Bowie/Mitchelville) and Paramedic Ambulance 816 (Bowie/Northview) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of Pointer Ridge Drive and Pennypacker Lane. Upon arrival, units found vehicle which had rolled over after running down a fire hyd...
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| | Company 43 Responds To Overturned Vehicle On Church Road | | Tue. Nov 8th 2011 | On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at approximately 1800, Engine 432 and Ambulance 439 (Bowie/Mitchelville), Paramedic/Ambulance 816 (Bowie/Northview), and Rescue Squad 20 (Upper Marlboro) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area of 1221 Church Rd (Tall Oaks School). Upon arrival, units found ...
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| | Car Strikes Tractor-Trailer On Route 50 | | Sat. Nov 5th 2011 | On Saturday, November 5, 2011, at approximately 0544, Engine 816 and Paramedic/Ambulance 816 (Bowie/Northview), Engine 432 and Ambulance 439 (Bowie/Mitchelville), Rescue Squad 18 (Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department), and Chief 43A (J. Howard) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the area...
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| | Bowie Units Run Three-Car Accident With Fatalities On Route 50 | | Fri. Nov 4th 2011 | On Friday, November 4, 2011, at approximately 2132, Bowie units were dispatched to an accident with one car on fire on Route 50 near the Anne Arundel County line, while other units were dispatched to the area of Route 50 just outside the Beltway. In short order, the incident was determined to be on ...
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| Contact Information |
The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.
3262 Superior Lane, PMB 270
Bowie, MD 20715
Non-Emergency:
301-809-0122
Emergency:
911
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