A mansion on the water known as Rivers Edge, formerly owned by preacher, “Dr. Shine,” was engulfed in flames by 2pm Sunday afternoon. An incident action plan put together by Potomac Heights VFD was initiated, quickly shuffling units on the fireground and establishing the proper … [Read more...]
Fire Showing – 11700 block Sunningdale Place
As Engine 12 was wrapping up from the MVC on Port Tobacco Rd, tones rang out for the townhouse fire in Company 3′s area. The engine responded back to the station on Washington Avenue for the ladder truck. The engine crew quickly staffed the truck, and the men in black were off to … [Read more...]
On Sunday June 8th 2014, while Truck 1 was operating at 5200 River’s Edge Pl in Potomac Heights, the La Plata Volunteers along with the fill-in crews from Mechanicsville and Hollywood were alerted to respond for a Automatic Fire Alarm at the Facchina building at 102 Centennial … [Read more...]
2014-2015 Election of Officers
The annual Departmental elections were held June 12, 2014. The following individuals were elected for the 2014-2015 year. Fire Chief – Matt Gilroy Deputy Fire Chief—Doug Hutchins Assistant Fire Chief—John Shymansky Captains—Matt Posey, Liberato Lieutenants—Kevin … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Collision, 8700 block of Port Tobacco Rd
As the members were completing their nightly station clean up, the station alarm rang for the motor vehicle collision on Port Tobacco Rd. Engine Company 1 and EMS Station 51 due on the call. Engine 12 responded with 6 volunteers. The crew arrived on scene to find a 3 vehicle … [Read more...]
A friendly reminder from the La Plata Volunteers, please don’t text and drive. If you text and drive, you’re 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident. A crash typically happens within an average of three seconds after a driver is distracted. Facts About Texting & … [Read more...]
The La Plata Volunteers are now on Facebook! Like our page as another way to stay connected with your volunteers! FDLP Facebook page The La Plata Volunteers are now on Facebook! Like our page as another way to stay connected with your volunteers! FDLP Facebook page … [Read more...]
