Please join the BVFD Officers in congratulating Firefighter Thomas Davis on becoming our latest EMS Unit Driver. Thomas joined the BVFD in February 2020 and completed EVOC, then began working through the BVFD cognitive and practical examinations (on our Ambulance, emergency laws, area streets, and hospital running routes). The final…
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On June 1st BVFD President Bulla proudly announced the appointment of volunteer EMT Jamie Calderon to the BVFD Board of Directors. Jamie has been a dedicated BVFD Member since December 2016. She became a charge Aide in May of 2018 and an EMS Driver in February of 2019. EMT Calderon…
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The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Johanna Privado to Charge Status on Ambulance 715. EMT Privado joined the BVFD in May of 2019 and has worked hard to complete multiple specialized training programs to advance to Charge status. – Maryland Emergency Medical Technician Course –…
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2020 has been a year unlike any other in recent memory, from our stations’ first responders going the extra mile staffing to businesses in the community paying it forward by providing meals for our department. As the pandemic hit Burtonsville, our volunteer members stood steadfast on the front lines, making…
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The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Shelby Taylor, to Charge Status on Ambulance 715. EMT Taylor joined the BVFD in November of 2019 and has worked hard to complete multiple specialized training programs to advance to Charge status – Maryland Emergency Medical Technician Course –…
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We are proud to announce BVFD Fire Chief Michael Ryman has completed the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) course.EFO is the National Fire Academy flagship program, providing senior fire officers with a broad perspective on fire and EMS administration facets. The courses and accompanying research examine leadership exercises when dealing with…
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On behalf of the entire BVFD family, we like to wish lifetime member Firefighter Mark Bulla a very special 40th year with the department! Firefighter Bulla joined the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department with his father in December of 1980. He quickly became a skilled Firefighter who enjoys the technical challenges…
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The BVFD proudly announces the advancement of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Vincent Aryan Gomes to Charge Status on Ambulance 715. EMT Gomes joined the BVFD in December of 2018 and has worked hard to complete multiple specialized training programs to advance to Charge status – Maryland Emergency Medical Technician Course –…
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Dear Neighbors, The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to make you aware of the fund drive letter we recently mailed to people in the community. By now, you should have received the pictured letter in the mail. Although the BVFD does not engage in telephone solicitation, please be assured…
Read MoreAt 9:00 AM (EST), on Sunday, October 25, 2020, the brand new Heavy Rescue Squad, R2715 went into service. Thank you to all who helped make the virtual ceremony a huge success.
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