Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association Annual Convention



The Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (PGCVFRA) and Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Annual Convention in September. The PGCVFRA represents 38 volunteer fire and rescue corporations throughout the County.


The 2010 convention will be held the week of September 12-18, 2010. This is the 88th annual convention and 80th for the Ladies Auxiliary.

There are a number of activities during this week-long event including opening ceremonies, a memorial service honoring deceased members, meetings for both the firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary, crowning of the fire prevention queen and a variety of firefighter contests. On Saturday, September 18, a number of events including a parade will close out the activities in College Park hosted by the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Inc.

The parade and field events provide plenty of family fun and enjoyment and are open to the public.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5, 2010

Softball Tournament, held at the Baden Softball Complex

Next to the Baden Volunteer Fire Department

16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD 20613

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Fields events (fun competitions)

Prince George's County Fair at the fairgrounds

10:00 am

Prince George’s County Fair – Upper Marlboro, MD

Monday, September 13, 2010

No events scheduled

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Memorial Service

Accokeek Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Activities Center

16111 Livingston Road, Accokeek, MD 20607

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Past President's Dinner (by invitation only)

Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc

125 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Opening Ceremonies

1st business meeting of Ladies Auxiliary and PGCVFRA

Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

14815 Pratt Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Friday, September 17, 2010

BBQ Dinner (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) for members and 2nd business meeting

Ladies Auxiliary Installation of Officers

West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad

8501 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Prayer Breakfast, Hook-Ups, Parade, Awards and Dance

Prayer Breakfast 7:00 am

Registration/Line-up for parade – 8:30 am

Parade – 10:00 am (Rhode Island Avenue)

Awards/Dance – After days competitions are complete

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Inc.

4905 Branchville Road, College Park, MD 20740

Hook-Up Contest (firefighter competitions) held after parade

Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc.

8811 60th Avenue, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740

For additional information about the PGCVFRA visit their website or call 301-583-1910.

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