Monday, August 13, 2012
Firefighters hoisted a man more than 70 feet in the air after he landed in the below grade area beneath the Route 29 bridge.
The fire and rescue crew at Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for its June 20 rescue of a man who fell or jumped from the Route 29 bridge. The department posted a copy of the unit citation awarded to their personnel on Facebook Monday. The award, signed by Fire Chief Richard Bowers, cited the department's "exemplary teamwork, coordination and technical skill during this unique rescue effort." On June 20 a man fell or jumped from the bridge at Route 29 between Industrial Parkway and Stewart Lane, Patch previously reported. The man landed 60 to 65 feet below the bridge and had to be rescued from the below-grade area, Capt. Oscar Garcia, spokesperson for Montgomery County …
Friday, December 16, 2011
Find out when he'll be on your street.
- HOLIDAY GUIDE
- Ben Gross
-
Friday, December 16, 2011
Yes, Maryland, there is a Santa Claus and the Burtonsville and Hillandale Volunteer Fire Departments are bringing him to your street! We wanted to make sure you are patched in to Santa’s schedule, and have prepared this handy guide to where Santa will appear: Burtonsville Santa will be in the following areas between 5:00 pm. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 16th: Briggs Chaney east of Rt. 29 - including Cross Creek, Calverton, Tanglewood and Marlow Farms. Saturday, December 17th: Scheduled make-up day, check the website for the latest updates. Monday, December 19th: Snowden’s Mill, other areas west of 29 on Fairland and west of Old Columbia between Fairland and Briggs Chaney Tuesday, December 20th: McKnew Road areas, Riding Stable areas, …
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The fire station's training room was named for late County Councilmember Marilyn J. Praisner.
East Montgomery County gathered Saturday to honor one of their own. Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Station 15's new training room was named and dedicated to Marilyn J. Praisner, late County Councilmember and long-time East County resident. Praisner's daughter, Alison Praisner-Klumpp, along with County Executive Isiah Leggett, Fire Chief Kirk Risinger, Department President Tamera Bula and Councilmember Nancy Navarro (D-Dist 4) joined in the ceremony. Navarro said Praiser “was a strong advocate for the citizens of Montgomery County” and “pushed hard to see a project through to approval.” Klumpp was visibly moved at the podium and said that three years after her mother's passing, she's happy Praisner is not forgotten. Directly …
39.08435
-76.951059
13900 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD
/articles/burtonsville-volunteer-fire-station-holds-dedication-ceremony-for-the-marilyn-j-praisner-room-at-the-station
/locations/5667086
Friday, September 16, 2011
The annual carnival, in its 18th year, continues through Sunday, Sept. 18.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Ben Gross
-
Friday, September 16, 2011
While the recent rains have made running the 18th Annual Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraising Carnival a challenge so far, nicer weather this weekend should allow for a great time for all. The carnival will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, but rides, games and food carry a charge (there is an ATM on-site). On Sunday, you can get unlimited rides for $18. The carnival is located at the corner of Sandy Spring Road (Rt. 198) and Star Pointe Lane in Burtonsville.
39.08435
-76.951059
13900 Old Columbia Pike, Colesville, MD
/articles/photos-preview-the-burtonsville-volunteer-fire-department-carnival
/locations/5377897
