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08/27/2026

Yesterday, around 7 pm, while Paramedic Engine 805 (B Shift) was transferred to Station 30, they were alerted for the report of a house fire in the 6100 blk of 42nd Ave in Hyattsville. PSC advised responding units that they were receiving multiple calls for an outside fire that was spreading to the home.

First arriving units found a 2 story, single family home w/a basement with fire showing to the rear, extending into the home. PE 805 took their hose line to the 2nd floor to assist units with extinguishing any visible fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

📸 courtesy of Berwyn Heights VFD

07/09/2026

This morning, around 5 am, Station 5 (A Shift) was alerted to the unit blk of Bayou Ave to assist the police with forcing entry into a home after a reported assault. While attempting to force the front door, a fire was started inside the home. Paramedic Engine 805 requested PSC to fill the box as flames were visible inside the home.

While the PE805 got their hose line in place, the Paramedic Ambulance finished forcing the front door. PE805 advanced their hose line through the front door extinguishing the fire. 3 occupants were removed from the home & transported to the hospital for evaluation.

05/29/2026

This morning, around 11 am, Station 5 (A Shift) was alerted for the report of a house fire in the 200 blk of Mountain View Ct. Engine 802 arrived on scene to find a 2 story split-foyer with fire showing from the rear of the home.

Due to what appeared to be an outside-in fire, E802 advanced their hose line to the rear to knock down the exterior fire before then making entry into the home to extinguish fire on the first floor. Paramedic Engine 805 & Engine 837 advanced their hand lines to the second floor to extinguish fire on the upper level.

Trucks 833 & 826 laddered the home & assisted the engine companies with opening up & ventilation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

05/23/2026

After 20 yrs with the PGFD, 12 of the last 13 here at Station 5 & over 6 yrs as a 911 dispatcher prior to starting his FD career, today marks the final shift for Firefighter Johnston.

Last shift his crew had a retirement celebration which brought his family, some past shift partners & officers by to celebrate his retirement. FF Johnston has been a constant presence on C Shift during his tenure here at Station 5. Congratulations Jay & enjoy your much deserved retirement.

Prince George's County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association

05/05/2026

This morning, around 8 am, Station 5 (A Shift) was alerted for the reported house fire in the 1100 blk of Winding Brook Ct. PSC advised responding units that they were receiving multiple calls & were also getting reports of some still inside the home.

Paramedic Engine 846 arrived to find a 2 story single family home with fire showing & advanced their hose line into the home. Paramedic Engine 805 positioned to the rear of the home, advanced their hose line through the fence & made entry into the 2nd floor via a ground ladder.

Truck 843 located the trapped occupant & removed them from the home. Once outside the occupant was transferred to awaiting EMS units for treatment & transport. An evacuation of the home was requested shortly after due to roof collapse. The fire was extinguished & 3 FF’s sustained minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

04/14/2026

Saturday afternoon (4/11), around 5 pm, Station 5 (A Shift) was alerted for a reported apartment fire in the 1200 blk of Benning Rd. Paramedic Engine 805 arrived to find a 3 story apartment building with smoke showing from the first floor.

PE 805 advanced their hose line into the apartment, located & extinguished a fire in the bathroom. Truck 826 laddered the building & assisted PE 805 with opening up, ventilation & overhaul. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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6061 Old Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD
20743

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+13018837705

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