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)

Tonight, two members of the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad were awarded and recognized during the 99th Annual Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association convention awards ceremony at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc., Co. 35.

EMS Captain Karen Anderson was awarded the Rescue Squadsman of the Year, the William E. Brown Trophy for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters & EMTs Wanted! No experience necessary.

We provide free training through the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute for Emergency Medical Technician & Firefighter I/II. Prospects with valid training through Maryland or Pro-Board are encouraged to apply. 100% volunteer department staffing two-piece engine company and a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance.

Free apparel and equipment, retirement ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Probationary Members Jesus Bello for completing his Volunteer Application Process, including all requirements for Volunteer Recruit School.

His next steps will be to enroll in Emergency Medical Technician and/or Firefighter I.

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The Officers and Members of the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department extend our sincere condolences to the family of Jay Tucker as well as the Officers and Members of Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department this evening.

It is with deep sadness that the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association has been notified of the passing of Julian R. “Jay” Tucker. Jay was a Past President ... (Full Story & Photos)

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM ESTTHIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MUCH CENTRAL MARYLAND.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds, which
is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WINDS: Southwest 15 to 20 ... (Full Story & Photos)

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR LOW RELATIVELY HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR MOST OF MARYLAND WEST OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for low relatively humidity and gusty
winds.

* WINDS: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 23 percent.

* IMPACTS: Critical fire ... (Full Story)

The Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department would like to take the opportunity to recognize International Women’s Day. We appreciate the hard work and dedication the women of our organization have accomplished. Women who are firefighters and/or EMTs of our department do not go unnoticed. We thank you for making our department better and are proud to call you our sisters.

EMS Captain Karen Anderson
Lieutenant ... (Full Story)