The lack of career firefighters and ems could affect the time people wait for fire and ambulance, Branchville Fire Chief Richard W. Leizear said.
Starting March 1, Branchville Volunteer Fire Company will be losing all of its career firefighters and will run solely on volunteer firefighters. According to Prince George's County fire officials, the cut is being made due to budgetary constraints because the Branchville Station is close enough to other stations that those stations can cover the area if volunteers from Branchville are not available. Currently, the Branchville Station is all-volunteer staffed during the evenings, weekends and holidays. Career firefighters work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Branchville Fire Chief Richard W. Leizear and Volunteer President James Crisman think the move will affect the safety of residents covered by the Branchville department…
College Park was treated to a parade of fire and rescue units on Saturday.
Volunteer fire and rescue companies from as far away as Marion, Pennsylvania convereged on College Park this weekend to celebrate the final day of the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and Ladies Auxiliary Annual Convention. The convention, which ran from September 12 - 18, was capped by Saturday's parade down Rhode Island Avenue. After the parade, friends, family and the public were invited to the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad firehouse to enjoy a day of food, games and awards. The parade wasn't just for show - it was also for bragging rights. Each entry, from an 80-year-old fire truck to a fan boat seldom seen outside the bayou, were judged on uniqueness and appearance, among other …
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Pamela Torro
3:40 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
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