April 12th, 2017 - The volunteers attending the Funeral Services for Rick Gentilcore. Rick was a past member of Riverdale. Rick while on duty at Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services was found passed away at the Burtonsville Station. Rick was a tremendous firefighter and a wealth of knowledge to those that had the pleasure of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and his coworkers. May you rest in peace sir.

April 8th, 2017 -  The Engine and Ambulance Companies were requested to stand by for a fundraiser 5k for the Town of University Park. The volunteers on location stood by approximately 4 hours while the runners ran and raised funds for their cause. We always appreciate helping out our community and appreciate the Town of University park for including us in the events and look forward to assisting more with these events.

April 5th, 2017 - Approximately 1600 hours the Engine Company clearing from an public service call were alerted to respond to Rosemary Lane in Company 801's (Hyattsville) for a reported house fire. While enroute companies were notified by Public Safety Communications that neighbors reported smoke coming from the basement division and were unable to contact the homeowners. Engine Company 801 arrived taking their own hydrant with smoke showing from the Bravo/Charlie corner of the dwelling. The volunteers from the Engine Company arrived and using a line from Engine 801 and operated on the first floor of the dwelling. Crews worked with Truck 812 wetting down the extension and hot spots on division 1. Truck crews found no occupants during the searches. Crews also assisted with ventilation operations on the floor as well. The Engine Company operated for roughly an hour on scene.

March 12th, 2017 - Approximately 0900 hours Engine 807B was dispatched for a reported house fire. Units from station 809 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the exterior. Per command our crews pulled a 2 inch line and backed up the Engine company from company 809. Units cleared the scene within an hour.

March 11th, 2017 - Approximately 2100 hours Utility 807 alerted Public Safety Communications of a fully involved working house fire after being alerted by residents in the neighborhood. Engine 807 arrived on scene with a crew of four personnel and established the primary water supply and went in service with the wagon pipe. Per command with the amount of fire present and hazards created due to downed electrical wires on scene an immediate exterior operation was ordered. Crews worked along side units surrounding the first due to control the fire from the exterior. All occupants of the residence were not home at the time.