#ThrowbackThursday, Sort Of... While our normal ambulance was undergoing maintenance, your Riverdale Heights Volunteers borrowed a reserve ambulance from PGFD Apparatus Maintenance Division to continue serving our community, and were pleasantly surprised to be issued this particular vehicle, as this unit, a 2016 Freightliner/Wheeled Coach, just happens to be M31617, originally assigned as Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, April 9th, your Riverdale Heights Volunteers were invited to attend a town hall meeting and resource fair hosted by Council Member Eric Olson at thew newly opened William Wirt Middle School. Members were present to provide recruitment opportunities, fire safety information, and community outreach. We are actively looking for experienced EMT’s and firefighter/EMT's to join our ranks! ... (Full Story & Photos)

#ThrowbackThursday Circa 1970's. Want to be cool like these guys and come ride our current one?? We are actively looking for experienced EMT’s and firefighter/EMT's to join our ranks! Interested in volunteering, but lacking experience? We provide free training as well! Want to know more information about joining our team? Visit our website at www.rhvfd13.com/content/recruitment/
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The Officers and Members of RHVFD & RS Inc. would like to congratulate Captain Mary Bridgers on completing the training and certification requirements becoming a Nationally Registered Paramedic. This is an amazing accomplishment and we are proud to have her serving in our ranks!

We are actively looking for experienced firefighter/EMT’s and EMT’s to join our ranks! Interested in volunteering, but ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 14th, RHVFD was proud to host the Riverdale Heights/Hills/Crestwood Community Association for their monthly meeting. RHVFD is always proud to assist our community partners and residents in continuing to make Riverdale Heights a great community!

We are actively looking for experienced firefighter/EMT’s and EMT’s to join our ranks! Interested in volunteering, but lacking experience? ... (Full Story & Photos)

RHVFD Officers and members had the privilege of attending the 2026 Special Tribute hosted by the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (PGCVF&RA) and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (LAPGCVF&RA). This program is dedicated to recognizing those whose service, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)

This weekend, Vice President/FF/EMT Perry and Senior FF/EMT Reedy attended the John W. Hoglund Maryland Officers Seminar held at the Howard County Public Safety Training Center. This was an excellent learning opportunity for our members, hearing from several top notch Maryland fire service officers whom spoke on some very important current and upcoming fire service challenges, offering some great ... (Full Story & Photos)

Despite a few minor logistical setbacks in the beginning, our annual Christmas Eve Santa Runs went off without a hitch! Thank you to everyone who came out to see Santa and support us! Thank you to Chief Sumner and the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance as well! Happy Holidays from the officers and members of Riverdale Heights VFD & RS Inc.!
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