| 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 |
| 02/6/2012 |
February Departmental meeting at 7:30 PM at Company 39 |
| 02/13/12 |
February Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30 PM at Company 39 |
| 02/23/12 |
February Executive Board Meeting, 7:30 PM at Company 19 |
| Ongoing: |
See the Training page for upcoming classes and seminars |
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| | | Bowie VFD Seeking New Members | | Sun. Jan 29th 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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| | Knights Of Columbus Host Annual Public Safety Officer Recognition Ceremony | | Sat. Jan 28th 2012 | The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council #2577, honored members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department. On Saturday, January 28, 2012, the Annual Public Safety Officer Recognition Ceremony was held at the Knight of ...
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| | Company 39 Award from PGFD | | Mon. Jan 23rd 2012 | Bowie Volunteer Firefighter Travis Murdoch and Career Firefighter Michael Conway of Company 39 (Bowie/Belair) received an award from the Prince George's County Fire Department for action in the line of duty on a local house fire. Congratulations to both men for a job well done.
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| | New Bowie Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon | | Sun. Jan 22nd 2012 | The
City of Bowie Public Safety Committee
and the
Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce
have partnered to create a Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon to be held on March 30, 2012. They are asking the general public to submit nominations for members of public safety organizations based on positive e...
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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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| | | One Extricated From Car Into Pole On Southbound 301 | | Wed. Jan 25th 2012 | At approximately 0145 in the morning on January 25, 2012, Bowie VFD Engine 432 (Bowie/Pointer Ridge) was dispatched for a reported single vehicle accident at Southbound 301 and Village Drive. Engine 432, Rescue Squad 20 (
Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department
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| | English Oaks Chimney Job | | Sat. Jan 21st 2012 | On Saturday, January 21, 2012, at approximately 1900, units from Bowie and the surrounding area were alerted to the 16000 block of English Oaks Avenue for a reported chimney on fire. Engine Co.816 (Northview), Engine Co.39 (Belair), Tower 43(Pointer Ridge), Truck 19 (Old T...
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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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| 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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