The Officers and Members of the Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, Inc. are saddened to announce the passing of Life Member, Past Chief and Past President Nathan Belle.

Arrangements are as follows;

Fire Department Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company, 4905 Branchville Road, College Park, Maryland ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department is accepting reasonable cash offers for our 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor package. The vehicle will be sold as is with all graphics/lettering, station equipment and emergency lighting/sirens removed prior to sale.

The vehicle has 81,727 miles, runs and drives. We are asking $5,000.00 or best offer.

For more information or to submit an ... (Full Story & Photos)

Riverdale Heights Vol. Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad, Inc. Co. 13 Volunteers hosted our Riverdale Heights Community Association, Neighborhood Clean Up Dumpster Day, last weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out. We love working with our neighbors to help keep a safe and clean environment for residents of Riverdale Heights.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Riverdale Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Riverdale, Maryland is currently seeking qualified applicants certified as Maryland and/or Pro Board Firefighter I/II to join our department.

Our department consists of a two-piece engine company (E131 & E133) and a basic life support (BLS) ambulance.

Other preferred qualifications include Maryland and/or National Registry EMT, Emergency Vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our membership team out this evening in our community. We are always looking for new members to join our team. Visit www.rhvfd13.com for more information. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet the community we serve and recruit future members.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Officers and Members of the Riverdale Heights VFD would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Shariff Thomas for receiving the 911 Honor Award from the Montgomery County Police Department yesterday!

Yesterday, the Montgomery County Police Department held its Quarterly Awards Ceremony earlier at the Public Safety Headquarters to recognize their personnel for their heroic actions and dedication ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our new recruitment vehicle is ready for service! You’ll see this unit in our community and around the county and state at events along with our recruitment team.

For more information regarding volunteering at Riverdale Heights, please click here: https://www.rhvfd13.com/content/recruitment/

Thank you to House of Dubs in Laurel, MD for your excellent work!

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This past Friday evening and during the day on Saturday, members loaded up to attend two community outreach events focusing on recruitment.

Friday evening, the Engine and Ambulance made an appearance at the Trunk or Treat event at St. Bernard’s hosted by the Prince George’s County Police Department.

Saturday, the wagon took a trip to Langley Park to participate in the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)