| Two Bowie Members Spend A Day With Ray |
| Tue. Apr 13th 2010 |
On Monday, April 13, 2010, Firefighter Steve Stearns and Captain Jason Tidwell attended a seminar sponsored by the
Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department
(Company 34) featuring Lt. Ray McCormack of
FDNY
. The topic was Fireground Engine Company Operations. Ray shared his experience and spe...
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| Truck 43's Return to Service Celebrated with a Vigorous Training Drill |
| Mon. Apr 12th 2010 |
The volunteers of Company 43 (Bowie/Pointer Ridge) held an extensive Truck Company Drill involving Tower 43 and the training tower at Company 50 (Bowie/Northview) on Sunday, March 12. This was geared toward familiarizing new members with important skills, as well as a refresher for more experienced ...
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| Bowie VFD Supports Memorial and Funeral of Private First Class Thomas Jensen |
| Wed. Mar 17th 2010 |
The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department was requested for two stand-bys in conjunction with the line of duty death of PGPD Private First Class Thomas Jensen. On Sunday, march 14, Canteen 39 was staffed by several Auxiliary members to provide support services from 11:00 to 20:00 during the viewing at Eva...
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| Bowie Elects New Chiefs |
| Wed. Mar 3rd 2010 |
The Bowie VFD held elections for operational officers at its March 1st meeting. The Fire Chief is responsible for the operational side of the Department, Deputy Chiefs are responsible for individual stations, and the Assistant Chief oversees training. Bowie Chiefs also share battalion-level duties o...
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| Pernell Cheston Completes Emergency Medical Technician Course |
| Tue. Mar 2nd 2010 |
Pernell Cheston, a member of Station 43 (Bowie/Pointer Ridge), 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 workin...
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| Bowie Hosts Amtrak Training |
| Mon. Feb 22nd 2010 |
On Monday, February 22, Bowie VFD hosted an Amtrak training class presented by retired PGFD Battalion Chief Doug Osterhouse, now with Amtrak. The course focused on operational considerations for incidents involving passenger and freight trains operating on Amtrak trackage in the northeast corridor, ...
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| EMT Tom Hayden Receives Knights of Columbus Award |
| Sat. Feb 20th 2010 |
On Saturday, February 20, 2010, members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department attended the 14th Annual Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #2577 Public Safety Recognition Night. The awards ceremony followed a great bull and oyster roast. The BVFD wishes to congratulate Volunteer EMT Thomas Hay...
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| Members of Company 39 and 43 Complete Firefighter I |
| Mon. Feb 15th 2010 |
Three members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department recently completed the 108-hour Firefighter I course, which provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform basic firefighting operations. Brianna Bard (Company 39), Elizabeth "Libby" Pacel (Company 43), and Timothy Krewson (C...
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| Please Clear Your Fire Hydrants |
| Fri. Feb 12th 2010 |
As you dig out from under the snow left by the recent blizzards please locate the nearest fire hydrant to your home and make sure that it is clear of snow. This will result in faster emergency responses by ensuring that hydrants can be seen and reached quickly, particularly on side streets where the...
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| Three Members of Company 19 Complete Volunteer Recruit School |
| Tue. Jan 19th 2010 |
Three new member of Company 19, James Beatty, Jr., Kegan Ferrigno, and Kathy Kennedy have completed Volunteer Recruit school and will now be running calls under the supervision of more experienced firefighters and EMTs as they complete additional fire and emergency medical training. We look forward ...
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