The Officers and Members of the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. invite you to join our team! We are continuously looking for new members to join our ranks. All you need to get started is to be sixteen (16) years of age or older, pass a background check and complete a comprehensive medical evaluation.

We have four types of membership available to all new applicants;

Firefighter/Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are seeking certified Prince George’s County food and snack vendors to participate in Food Truck Friday events at the firehouse.

If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact our Vice President at RHVFD13VP@gmail.com.

Once we gather interested vendors, we will set up event dates.

Hope to hear from you soon! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join today for your chance to receive up to $2,000.00 in training rewards for completing Emergency Medical Technician training thru our department!

In addition to the above rewards, we also offer additional free training opportunities, Live-in opportunities, apparel & uniforms provided by the department, PPE provided by the county fire department, retirement program, Maryland state tax incentives, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Riverdale, Maryland is currently seeking qualified applicants certified as Maryland and/or Pro Board Firefighter I/II to join our department.

Our department consists of a two-piece engine company (E131 & E133) and a basic life support (BLS) ambulance.

Other preferred qualifications include Maryland and/or National Registry EMT, Emergency Vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Memorial arrangements have been made for Past Chief & Chief Emeritus John G. Richardson, Sr. and are as follows.

Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home
660 Brighton Avenue
Portland, Maine 04102

The family is planning on having a memorial gathering later this year here in Maryland for all of Chief Richardson's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers continue ... (Full Story & Photos)

We have received notification from the North Pole that Santa Claus will be visiting the fire station on Christmas Eve from 5:00pm - 8:00pm before he makes his yearly trek across the globe to deliver presents to all of the children on his lists.

Please note; we will not be doing our yearly Santa Run this year. So please bring your children to the station this Friday evening to see Santa! Masks are ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Chief, Chief Emeritus & Life Member John G. Richardson, Sr. who passed away earlier this morning. Chief Richardson served as our Fire Chief from 1966 through 1978.

Please keep the Richardson family in your thoughts and prayers through this heartfelt time. Service arrangements will be posted at a later time. ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the holidays quickly approaching, we urge all residents to use caution while preparing holiday meals. Also when putting up your Christmas tree and lights, please make sure you follow all instructions for proper use. ... (Full Story & Photos)