On Sunday July 31st, the Bowie Baysox invited the Glenn Dale Fire Association to attend their Heroes Day. Members of Glenn Dale set up a recruitment table inside of the ballpark to recruit new members who are interested in volunteering. The members from Glenn Dale then were able to stay…

Today we laid to rest our brother, Life Member Marc “Mac” McDermott. The Officers, Members and family would like to thank Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department, Bowie Volunteer Fire Department, Arundel Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Bowie Police Department for all of their help with…

It is with great sadness that the Officers and members of the Glenn Dale Fire Association announce the passing of Life Member Marc ”Mac” McDermott. Marc passed away peacefully this morning at his home surrounded by his family. Marc joined the Glenn Dale Fire Association in October of 1971 at…

On June 13th, 2022 around 7:11pm Rescue Engine 18, Chief 18A, and Chief 18B were alerted to respond to a reported house fire in the 7000 Block of Palamar Terrace in Lanham. Rescue Engine 18 arrived as the first arriving unit and reported smoke and fire coming from an upstairs…

On June 10th, 2022, while returning to quarters from Ellerbie Court the crew for Tower 18 observed a large column of some coming from up the street from the station. Tower 18 searched for the location and found warehouse fire in the 7100 block of Holladay Tyler Road. Tower 18…

On June 10th, 2022 at approximately 3:29pm Tower 18 and Chief 18B were alerted to respond to a house fire in the 5600 block of Ellerbie Ct. Upon the arrival of the first due engine it was determined there was a small stove fire in the sunroom located to the…

The GDFA Auxiliary is hosting a flea market on Saturday June 25th, 2022 from 8:00am to 1:00pm please see below for information on reserving spaces. 8 FT. SPACE RENTAL $20.00 OUTSIDE ONLY NO TABLES or CHAIRS WILL BE SUPPLIED NO LARGE BULKY ITEMS / AREA MUST BE CLEANED UP NO…

The Glenn Dale Fire Association was invited by the Glenn Dale Crossing Community to attend their first community walk which was held on Wednesday June 8th, 2022. Assistant Chief Wood represented the Glenn Dale Fire Association and met with community leaders to build a relationship with them. Assistant Chief Wood…

On May 27th, 2022 at approximately 0200 Hours,  Tower 18 was alerted to respond on the working fire dispatch for the apartment fire in the 6800 block of Riverdale Rd in Company 28’s first due. First arriving units went on scene with fire showing which eventually went to a 3rd…

On May 26th, 2022 at approximately 1700 Hours, Tower 18 was dispatched as the first due truck to the 3500 block of Hubbard Road for an apartment fire. Chief 46A went on scene with smoke from the roof and with reports of people trapped in the fire apartment. Primary searches…