Mark your calendars! The Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Department invites you, your family, and your neighbors to our Annual Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 18, 2026. This free, family-friendly community event is a great opportunity to get an insider’s look at your local fire station, meet the dedicated…
Read MoreEvery second counts in an emergency. Your tax-deductible donation ensures we are always ready to answer the call. For nearly a century, the Glenn Dale Volunteer Fire Association (GDFA) has provided 24/7 emergency fire and medical response to Glenn Dale, Bowie, Woodmore, Lanham, and our neighboring communities. As a volunteer…
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On July 20th, 2026, Rescue Engine 18 was alerted as the second due engine to box alarm 16-01 for a reported house fire in the 12800 Block of Holiday Lane. Engine Company 16 arrived to find a 1 story single family with fire showing. The Rescue Engine arrived and assumed…
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On July 13th, 2026, Rescue Squad 18 responded to a tree onto a car with entrapment in a parking lot in the 3500 Block Enterprise Road on Box 18-09. The Squad arrived and found one parked vehicle with significant intrusion to the roof due to a fallen tree, with one…
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On July 8th, 2026, Tower 18 responded as the first due truck on an end of the group townhouse in the 500 Block of Bolin Terrace in Company 43’s area. Engine Company 46 arrived with fire showing from the garage. The crew opened up for the engine companies and completed…
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This past week, the Maryland State Firefighter’s Association held its annual convention in Ocean City, Maryland, where our own Past President Lee Lutz achieved a truly momentous feat by being elected to 1st Vice President of the MSFA, a testament to his unwavering dedication. Past President Harve Woods made the…
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On June 19th, 2026, Rescue Engine 18 was alerted as the search company on box alarm 46-07. Units with Battalion Chief 1 were alerted for a mattress fire in the bedroom in the 12400 Block Kingsview Street and arrived to find a 2-story single family dwelling with fire showing from…
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On June 17th, 2026, just after clearing a local alarm in Co. 16’s area, communications alerted units to the 9200 Block Morley Rd on Box 28-06 for a report of a house on fire. Rescue Engine 18 was due and arrived as the first due engine company. Battalion Chief 1…
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On June 11th, 2026, just after 12:30pm, units from Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties were alerted for box alarm 49-14 for an apartment fire in the 11700 Block of S. Laurel Dr. Tower 18 responded as the first due truck with 6 men. Engine Co. 49 arrived to a…
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The Officers and Members of Glenn Dale Company 18 extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd, as well as the entire Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, during this profoundly difficult time. Demair’s connection to Company 18 was a special one. He began his…
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