Potomac Heights VFD&RS members had a great time last night attending community National Night Out celebrations. Engine 72, Ambulance 78, and EMS Utility EMS-7 began the night in Potomac Heights at the community center. Later in the evening, all three joined Squad 7 at the Hunters Brook community center. For more photos, see our Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/PHVFD7.... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at drill, Potomac Heights VFD&RS members practiced Tanker and Engine operations simulating a working fire in a location with no hydrant. Tanker 7 dumped water into its folding frame tank and Engine 73 drafted that water to use for its hoses and deck gun. Two of our junior cadets pulled a line, forced entry into a locked door, and simulated fighting a fire within. For more photos, see our ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night at drill, Potomac Heights VFD&RS members practiced proper ladder placement, types, of ladders and when they are used, and throwing ladders. For more photos, see our Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/PHVFD7.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Potomac Heights VFD&RS Firefighter/EMT, Abigail Brown. Abby was a Senior this year in the Charles County Cadet program. At the awards banquet last night she won awards for the following: Highest class GPA for EMT class, 2nd Highest GPA for Hazmat, Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 classes, Highest Combined Cadet Class GPA, and the Justin "J-Ride" Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Award ... (Full Story & Photos)

Potomac Heights VFD&RS Engine 72, manned by a crew of 3 members who are current or retired Washington D.C. Firefighters, participated today in the Washington D.C. Fire Department's 150th Anniversary Parade down Constitution Avenue and was on display at the muster held afterwards. Engine 72 won a Special Judges Award for its appearance in the parade. Deputy Chief, Michael Gimmel, accepted the award ... (Full Story & Photos)