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Kentland

Volunteer Fire Department

Author: Bobby Puryear

FIRST DUE HOUSE FIRE FOR TRUCK 33

A house is engulfed in flames and thick black smoke, with fire mainly on the roof. Firefighters in protective gear are approaching the scene, and another house is visible nearby under a clear blue sky.

Yesterday at 0806 hours, #Truck33 responded as the 1st due Truck to the 1100 blk of Winding Brook Ct. on Box 46-18 in the Lake Arbor neighborhood. Truck 33 arrived right behind Engine Co. 46 and the inside team began searches, while the outside team threw ladders and vented. Command held TK33 for extensive overhaul […]

TRUCK 33 RUNS CHURCH FIRE WITH TASK FORCE:

Four firefighters in gear stand in front of a fire truck labeled "Kentland Volunteer Fire Department" on a sunny day. The truck's lights are on, and a tree and buildings are visible in the background.

Yesterday at 1442 hours, #Truck33 was alerted to respond as the first due Truck to the 5100 blk of Annapolis Rd on Box 09-03. Upon arrival, Engine Co. 55 found smoke showing from all sides of a 2-story house with an attached church and requested the Working Fire Dispatch. TK33 arrived and began searches on […]

RESCUE ENGINE 33 RUNS TOWNHOUSE FIRE IN BOWIE

Firefighters respond to a house fire on a residential street, with smoke billowing from the roof. Fire trucks and emergency vehicles are present, and a ladder extends to the roof. Neighboring houses and parked cars are visible.

Yesterday morning at 0942 hours, #RescueEngine33 was alerted to respond as the 4th due engine on Box 43-02. Units went on scene with fire showing from the first floor. RE833 arrived on scene and established RIT, crews worked to soften the building and staged a line on side Alpha. RE833 remained on scene for approximately […]

COMPANY 33 GOES 1ST DUE TO HOUSE FIRE IN LANHAM

Two firefighters stand outside a single-story house with smoke coming from the roof. The house has beige siding, red brick, and black shutters, and is surrounded by green trees and grass under a blue sky.

At 1720 hours, just as units were clearing a 28 Box, Company 33 was alerted to respond to Box 28-10 for the house fire with people trapped, sending the wagon first due and the truck second due. #EngineCompany33 arrived to find a 1-story single family dwelling with smoke showing, stretched an inch-and-a-half line, located a […]

COMPANY 33 RUNS AUTO SHOP FIRE

Smoke billows from a damaged industrial building as fire hoses stretch along the street. Two parked vehicles, including a black pickup and a dark sedan, are near the building. Firefighters and trees are visible in the background.

Just before noon on Monday, #Engine33 and #Truck33 were dispatched to the 2300 block of 51st Place in Company 9’s area for a building fire. Due to the number of calls received, Battalion 884 started the Working Fire Dispatch while en route. Engine Co. 38 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a one-story auto […]

BUSY NIGHT FOR TRUCK 33

Smoke pours from a single-story house at night as firefighters work at the scene. Several cars are parked in the driveway and street; emergency lights illuminate the area.

Shortly after 0100 hrs this morning #Truck33 was alerted to the area of the 900 blk of Minna Ave as the search company on Box 38-02. The crew completed primary searches throughout and overhauled before returning to service. Back at the Landover firehouse, the crew cleaned all tools and equipment used and replaced cylinders. Just […]

COMMERCIAL FIRE ON MARLBORO PIKE

Firefighters extinguish a car fire in a parking lot next to a brick apartment building, with smoke rising and water spraying from a ladder truck above. Several cars are parked nearby, and flames are visible.

On April 14th, #Truck33 was alerted to respond to a vehicle fire with exposures in the 9400 Block of Marlboro Pike. Units went on scene with multiple autos on fire with extension into the building. After reports of fire in the cockloft, Truck 33 arrived on scene and was tasked with overhauling the mansard and […]

KENTLAND CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SERVICE

A large group of people, mostly men in business or casual attire, stand and sit in front of and on top of a fire truck in a parking lot, with trees and cars in the background.

On April 3rd, members from several different generations of Kentland firemen gathered together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department. On February 3rd, 1951, 10 neighbors met at the kitchen table in the home of Bob Baeschlin to address the need for fire protection in the growing community. […]

APARTMENT FIRE IN COMPANY 17’s AREA

A fire truck with extended ladder is parked on a wet residential street near a brick apartment building, with another fire truck and emergency hoses visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Yesterday afternoon, the men of Company 33 were alerted for the apartment fire in the 1200 blk of Benning Rd on Box 17-02. First arriving units went on scene with smoke showing from a 3-story apartment building. #Truck33 arrived on scene, laddered the structure and completed searches of the #2 & #3 floors before opening […]

Happy 3/31 Day

A white Kentland Volunteers fire truck with red lights and the number 33 is parked in a garage, undergoing repairs with missing front parts and exposed wires. Tools and equipment are visible in the background.

Our 2008 Seagrave is currently in rehab, for what doctors called first due abuse, after arriving ahead of other engines so many times. During rehab, the Detroit Diesel Series 60 motor will be replaced with a remanufactured Series 60. There will be a new Allison transmission and Waterous pump installed as well.