Bowie Volunteer Fire

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Members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department were proud to continue the tradition of Volunteers helping Volunteers by staffing Rehab Support 819 at the funeral for Baden Volunteer Fire Department Life Members Buddy and Shirley Boswell.

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Please keep an eye on the weather if you have outdoor or travel plans this evening. Stay safe....

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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT

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The visitation and funeral for Life Member and retired PGFD Technician Tucker Clark will be held Wednesday, July 22nd at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings. Visitation is from 2:00 - 4:00pm; funeral at 4:00pm.

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We are always welcoming new Volunteers to serve as Emergency Medical Technicians. The Bowie VFD provides free National Registry EMT certification training with in station mentoring. Learn more at https://t.co/wVtSrQNpAw

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We appreciate the invite to participate in @CityofBowie Farmers Market . Stop by and see us for fire safety information!

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Today is a good day to limit outdoor activities as needed...

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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory for Bowie and Prince George’s County. Current air quality conditions have reached Code Purple, very unhealthy for everyone. Check current conditions at https://t.co/lsPEJ19Zio.

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Rescue 2:57pm 3500 block Enterprise Rd in Mitchellville. PGFD units on scene of tree that fell into vehicle with occupant trapped. 1 adult male patient extricated. Patient was evaluated & refused transport.

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If you are interested in helping the Bowie community as a Volunteer Firefighter or Emergency Medical Technician please join us for our monthly Volunteer Orientation event on Monday July 13th at 6:https://t.co/CgKxpnSPxl 15454 Annapolis Rd in Bowie. We hope to see you there.

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Extreme Heat Warning!
Please limit outside activity and stay hydrated. Be aware of the danger signs.

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Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads out there! We hope you are able to spend some time relaxing with family today.

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Bowie VFD Volunteers are spending the day answering calls and training. The training topic this morning for our newest members was deployment and use of the 400 foot attack line.

We are always welcoming both new and experienced Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians.

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The Officers and Members of the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department send our thoughts and prayers to the Groom family and the entire Morningside Volunteer Fire Department on the passing of Life Member/ Past Chief Thomas "Thumper" Groom.

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Bowie VFD members spent the day Thursday staffing Rehab Support 800 at Evans Funeral Home for the visitation event honoring PGFD FF/Medic Demair Lloyd. It was an honor to assist the men and women of the PGFD.

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Our Volunteers spent Sunday morning out in our community at the City of Bowie Farmers Market. We enjoyed sharing home safety information and talking with several people interested in being Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians.
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The BVFD has always placed a high priority on helping our Volunteers grow through training from new member to Firefighter & EMT, to Apparatus Operators, to Officers.
Join us Monday 6/8 @ 6:30pm at Station 39 for our next Volunteer Orientation to get started on your journey.

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BVFD Volunteers participated in a Touch a Truck event today at Chapel Forge Early Learning Center @CityofBowie We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the kids about how fire engines work and basic fire safety.

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The Officers and Members of the Bowie VFD offer our sincere condolences to the family of PGFD FF/Medic Demair Lloyd and the Prince George's County Fire & EMS Department. FF Lloyd was assigned to both BVFD Co.39 & Co.43 where he always provided outstanding service to @CityofBowie

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Beginning on June 1, 2026, City facility hours are changing.

City Hall and the Police Department will be open to residents Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The City of Bowie Museums is shifting its open hours to Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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Our Volunteers are spending the day staffing at Co.39 and participating in multi level training. An Engine crew participated in a combined Volunteer/Career Battalion RIT drill, followed by in station skills training for newer members.
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Seven Bowie Volunteer Fire Department members took time out this morning to present a wreath at the Annual Memorial Day program in Old Town. Our Volunteers look forward to the opportunity to honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. @CityofBowie