| Bowie Mourns The Passing of Life Member Robert K. Kline |
| Tue. May 11th 2010 |
The Officers and Members of Bowie Volunteer Fire Department Company 19 (Old Town) are saddened to announce the passing of Life Member Robert K. Kline. Mr. Kline joined the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department on February, 11th 1944. He served in several operational positions, attaining the rank of Deputy...
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| Girl Scouts Attend Emergency Preparedness Seminar at Company 43 |
| Sat. May 1st 2010 |
On Saturday, May 1, 2010, Daisies and Girl Scout from local Troop 377 participated in an "Emergency Preparedness" educational seminar today with members of Station 43 (Bowie/Pointer Ridge). The girls learned about fire prevention, smoke detectors, and other safety topics. Parents were rem...
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| Six Members Complete Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course |
| Sat. May 1st 2010 |
Six members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department – John Cole, Wendi Howard, Patrick Ivey, Elizabeth Pacel, Ashley Sabock, and Tevin Williams – successfully completed the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's 39-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course this weekend. The course included ...
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| Company 43 to Hold Membership Drive |
| Sat. May 1st 2010 |
On May 1, 2010, Station 43 (16408 Pointer Ridge Drive, Bowie, MD 20716) will hold a membership drive. Drop by the station between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to meet the members, have a a bite to eat, and learn what it takes to join our ranks. We're looking for people who are dedicated, love to help others...
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| Firefighter II Class Conducts Ladder Drills at Company 43 |
| Fri. Apr 30th 2010 |
The current session of the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute's Firefighter II class is being held at Station 43. On Wednesday, April 29, 2010, the students practiced placing, raising, and lowering ladders. These are important skills because ladders provide firefighters with ways out of buildings an...
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| Members of Company 43 Run for the Border |
| Wed. Apr 28th 2010 |
On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, members of the Bowie VFD and other nearby Departments spent a night away from the station at the local On The Border restaurant. The evening provided everyone with an opportunity to share good food, great company, and a favorite stories of the fire service. Tower 43 re...
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| Three Members of Bowie VFD Complete Firefighter I |
| Mon. Apr 26th 2010 |
The Bowie VFD would like to congratulate James Beatty, Jr. and Kegan Ferrigno of Station 19 (Huntington/Old Town) and Darryl Taylor of Station 43 (Bowie/Pointer Ridge) for successfully completing the 108-hour Firefighter I class. This class teaches principles of fire behavior; building construction;...
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| City of Bowie Employees Receive Fire Extinguisher Training |
| Tue. Apr 20th 2010 |
On April 19, 2010, Chief Lee Havens and Firefighter/EMT Ray Wingo conducted fire extinguisher training for Bowie City employees at City Hall. Seven members of the Planning Committee along, along with Emergency Management Resource Coordinator Alan Creveling, viewed a 10-minute DVD-based training and ...
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| The Annual Photo Fund Drive Begins on April 19th |
| Mon. Apr 19th 2010 |
During the week of April 19th, 2010, the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department will begin its annual Photo Fund Drive. This fundraising event is conducted door-to-door each year by Volunteer Funding Dimensions, Inc. on our behalf. Proceeds from this fund drive play a major role in continuing our mission t...
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| Open House at Company 19 During Spring Fling in Old Town |
| Mon. Apr 19th 2010 |
Bowie VFD Company 19 will hold a Station Open House in support of the Annual Old Town Spring Fling from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Our members will provide station tours, fire safety information, recruiting materials, and other activities. We would invite the citizens of the...
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