The Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. was formed in 1955, but it's history stretches back to the years when Greenbelt was growing into the town that it is today. The following information gives detailed information on our history, the past chiefs and presidents that have given of their time and effort to help lead the GVFD to be the company it is today, and our piece of history that links us to the very beginnings of fire suppression in Greenbelt.
Please see the Early Years for more information!
1936
Paid Fire Department set up by Farm Security Administration
1936
1935 Ford Pumper purchased by federal government
1937
Fire box system installed in Greenbelt
October 1946
Greenbelt Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. founded
November 1946
First ambulance purchased
July 1947
Three garages obtained for squad quarters
May 1948
Bingo first held
1953
Ladies Auxiliary founded
January 15, 1955
Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. incorporated
September 1960
Fire Department building on Crescent Road completed
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