Capitol Fire Trucks Smoke Detectors

The state of Maryland has updated there law pertaining to smoke detectors. The new amendment is in place to further reduce the number of fire fatalities in homes each year. Here are 5 important things you need to know.

  

1.  Maryland’s new smoke alarm law requires the

replacement of all BATTERY-ONLY operated smoke

alarms with units powered by sealed-in, 10-year

long-life batteries. 

 

 

2.   All smoke alarms have expiration dates. Both hard-

wired and battery-operated smoke alarms need

to be replaced every ten years. If your smoke

detector has not been replaced since 2004, it’s time! 

 

 

3. Smoke alarms are

required to be located outside each sleeping

area and on every level of your home including

basements finished or unfinished  

 

 

4.   For homes constructed since 1994, smoke alarms

have been required inside all sleeping rooms. For

maximum protection, fire officials recommend

installing smoke alarms in sleeping rooms

regardless of the year of construction. 

 

  

5.  Homeowners have until January 1, 2018 to

comply with the new law. 

 

MD kids Birthday Parties

Now that  the Christmas season is over Capitol Fire Trucks of DC is getting back to scheduling kids birthday parties throughout Wash. DC, MD and Virginia. Capitol Fire Trucks of Washington DC is a great way for kids to have fun and learn about fire safety at there birthday party.  Capitol Fire Trucks provides a real working fire engine, kids size fire gear for the kids to try on, a fire safety talk and lastly having fun spraying some water.  Capitol Fire Trucks thanks everyone for the positive feedback we get each and every time we host a kids birthday party.  It's a great way for the kids to learn and become more comfortable around fireman.  Capitol Fire Trucks hopes to reach out to even more kids this year making for such a memorable birthday party they will never forget.  To schedule your birthday party, block party, fire safety program and more visit us at capitolftr.com.      

Santa Claus Maryland

Capitol Fire Trucks of Maryland would like to thank the community of Piney Orchard of Odenton Maryland for allowing us to partake in the Christmas Holiday Party at your community center. Capitol Fire Trucks provided a fully decorated fire engine with all the Christmas decorations and Santa Claus himself.  As we made our way to there community center driving through all the streets and Santa waving at so many excited adults and children.  Once Capitol Fire Trucks arrived at the community center, there was a small crowd of 75 kids and adults waiting to meet and greet Santa Claus himself.  As Santa made his way to the Christmas tree, all the kids were able to tell Santa what that wanted for Christmas and to give him there Christmas wish list. A very successful night for Capitol Fire Trucks, the residents of Piney Orchard and most important the kids wanting to see Santa Claus

Santa Claus Maryland

Capitol Fire Trucks of Maryland would like to thank all for allowing us to partake in so many great Santa Claus Visits throughout DC and MD.  Santa was able to visit various neighborhoods meeting so many excited kids to see him.  Capitol Fire Trucks decorated fire engine was able to drive Santa Claus with all the Christmas lights and decorations making so many kids dreams come true.  Meeting Santa Claus while the parents take many of pictures to remember such a great moment.  We look forward to next year Christmas and hopes to have Santa Claus visit even more kids than last. 

Santa Claus Visit MD

Capitol Fire Trucks of Maryland would like to thank the community of Jason's Landing located in Severn MD.  They allowed our fire engine with all the Christmas decorations and Santa on top to visit each and every street in there neighborhood.  Afterward Capitol Fire Trucks parked the engine at there community center where Santa came down and took pictures with all the kids.  Each child was thrilled to personally meet Santa Claus and take a picture with him.. Santa listened to all the kids and there wishes for what gifts they would like to receive this year.  Capitol Fire Trucks fire engine was fully decorated with so many great Christmas decorations for all to enjoy.  The sound of Christmas music as we drove by each home with Santa waving to so many.  Capitol Fire Trucks of MD would like to thank there community and look forward to keeping this tradition each year for all there residents

 

Wash DC Birthday Party

This weekend Capitol Fire Trucks will be hosting 2 kids birthday parties in Wash DC.  The weather looks good for all the kids to have fun on our fire engine.  Each child will learn about fire safety and what it takes to become a real fireman as they get older.  Capitol Fire Trucks will provide for each child a real fire coat, fire gloves, fire helmet and a facepiece for all to try on.  Each child will then explore our 1989 Seagrave fire engine with all the fire equipment consisting of, fire hoses, axes, breathing apparatus and ladders. Then it's time for the kids to spray some water with our real fire extinguisher's.  Lastly put your seat belts on as the birthday child rides up front with all the lights and sirens as we take a drive through the neighborhood. Capitol Fire Trucks of MD is very honored and appreciative to those that allow us to host so many birthday parties in the Maryland DC Virginia area and make dreams come true for the kids.          

Santa Claus Capitol Fire Trucks

Capitol Fire Trucks for the month of December will be visiting various neighborhoods throughout the Washington DC MD VA area.  We look forward visiting so many kids and putting smiling faces as Santa drives through.  Each visit with Santa Claus includes time for picture taking, Christmas lights,  music, candy canes and more.  Capitol Fire Trucks is very proud and appreciative for allowing us to make your Christmas a special one this Holiday Season. Not only do the kids get excited to Santa, but it's fun for all ages and families.  To see so many lined up on the side of the street to see Capitol Fire Trucks fire engine drive by with all the lights and decorations.  Capitol Fire Trucks is also very proud to take part with those kids that are less fortunate.  That's the real meaning of  Christmas, giving back to the DC MD VA area and putting smiles on so many kids face.  See you out there Santa is Coming to your neighborhood