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Donald Moltrup

Male

Ocala, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:: 45
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department - Hyattsville, MD
Years With Department/Agency: 45
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.hvfd.com
Web Site:: http://www.co.pg.md.us/Government/PublicSafety/Fire-EMS/index.asp
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Honorary member of fire departments in New Franklin , PA, and Waynesboro, PA. Former Volunteer Division Chief and Volunteer Deputy Chief of Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.
My Training:: Firefighter III, Fire Officer 2, EMT-B, Instructor Level 1
About Me:: Joined Hyattsville (MD) VFD in June 1962. Held offices of Secretary, Sergeant, Captain and Assistant Chief before becoming fire chief beginning in 1970. Served as fire chief for 35 years, retiring at the end of 2005 and given the title of Chief Emeritus. Also worked for City of Hyattsville Fire Dept. as a part-time driver/operator when the city operated the fire department. Also served as a a Volunteer Division Chief and the first (and only) volunteer Deputy Chief of the Prince George's County (MD) Fire/EMS Department. Additionally, served as Chairman of the Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) Emergency Trust Fund Board of Review for five years. This board acted on applications for state assistance by volunteer fire and rescue organizations. Elected to the Hall of Fame of both the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and MSFA. I have also been involved with owning and operating antique fire apparatus. I have owned three engines at various times - a 1942 Ford, a 1932 Buffalo and a 1948 Mack. I don't currently own a rig but am still an active member of SPAAMFAA.
Day Job:: Electrical Engineer and Program Manager for BAE Systems (retired in December 2005). Currently work part time as consultant for defense contractor.
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://hvfd.com/hvfd/profiles/dmoltrup/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I was inspired by a family friend who was chief of a volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I have always enjoyed serving my community and the comradship of the fire/rescue service throughout the World.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Firefighter safety, volunteer recruiting and retention, funding for volunteer and combination departments

Comment Wall:

Dave Pullen

Sure is Doc, thanks.

Jul 17, 2007
Chad Hasselberger

Things are great. Good to hear that retired life is treatin you good.

Jul 18, 2007
Teresa Ann Crisman

Doc.....How is Florida.....Say Hi to Carol for me...Love you...T

Jul 20, 2007
Bill

hey Doc
how is eveything in FL.?
hope all is good

Jul 20, 2007
Bake

Jul 26, 2007
Tom Kenney

Thanks for accepting, Don.

Tom

Jul 27, 2007
Donald Moltrup

Hi Doc
We just got back from Pennsylvania-I have a new computer with the new Vista and am trying to get used to it

John

Jul 28, 2007
douglas p sprissler

Thank you for the add. Keep it safe.

Jul 30, 2007
Alan

Hey Doc,
How's retirement? It's really wierd hearing Chief 1 on the air, and it not being your voice. Took a lot of getting used too.

Aug 1, 2007
coolflame6168

Doc, how are things going in Flordia?

Aug 2, 2007
Firefighter Nation WebChief

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Aug 14, 2007
Firefighter Nation WebChief

Doc looks like the odd bug is back at the bottom of comments...I asked the developer to look into it. Only happening with a few profiles.

-Dave

Aug 14, 2007
Barry Johnson

Hey Doc!
Hello from Building 4.
It is great to see you here.

Aug 14, 2007
rescuediver1122

Beaver Falls is doing good. but no more steel mills. fire dept is busy as we do many things and travel all over the county for rescues. had some major fires like the turners , part of the old ingrich plant that became a salvage yard and tire sales it burnt for a week. good to hear from you. would like to hear some old stories.

Aug 17, 2007
Donald Moltrup

Thanks for the update. I'd love to hear some old stories. I was inspired to get into the fire department by a family friend who used to be chief of the Chipewa Twp. VFD. I remember when Beaver Falls FD had a loud horn at the station that would call out the box number for fire calls. I also remember a Seagrave sedan pumper that used to run out of the College Hill station. Do you remember the Moltrup Steel Company in Beaver Falls? It has been out of business for some time and the buildings were recently demolished. It was owned by a cousin of my Dad's. Does BFFD have a web site? My department's web site is www.hvfd.com.

Aug 17, 2007
T.J. Snyder

Just wanted to say hi, I miss you & Caole, hope all is well!!!!

Aug 28, 2007
T.J. Snyder

I'm doing great, Jon & I got married 2 weeks ago and we went to Ocean City for a few days afterwards.

Aug 29, 2007
dan172

Was the chief Oaky Kline? I do remember Moltrups, And the old Seagrave. They closed down the College hill station a while back. I think they are also tearing down Moltrups. The last I knew BFFD still had the dive horn at the # 1 station. So how did a guy from Beaver Falls end up in Florida?

Oct 25, 2007
Donald Moltrup

Dan, The old Moltrup Steel Co. was recently demolished. Although I was born in Beaver Falls, I didn't really live there long but visited often as most of our relatives lived there. I ended up in MD by the time I started elementary school and joined the Hyattsville Fire Dept. in '62. I became fire chief in '70 and served in that position through '05 when I retired and moved to Florida. As a child, I was inspired to get into the fire service by a family friend who was chief of Chippewa Twp.VFD at the time.

Oct 25, 2007
Moose

Hey Chief. I saw your profile and wanted to say a quick hello to you. Just looking to network out and make friends to share firefighting knowledge with. Thanks.
Brian Jones, Cobleskill Fire Dept. New York

Nov 15, 2007
Donald Moltrup

Thanks Brian.

Nov 15, 2007
TINY

Chief, I did some research and found out that Mr. Hargett has a house in Gettysburg PA, and also in Ocean Pines DE. I coudln't get a number for him but I know that his primary house is in Gettysburg. I will keep trying to get his number for you if you would like just let me know.

Tiny

Nov 30, 2007
Trayer Stoops

Hey Doc, Are you coming north to the Banquet next weekend? You have some cool pictures on your site. Have found any other old Pics from Waynesboro? Talk to you soon.

Trayer

Feb 9, 2008
Donald Moltrup

Trayer,

Carole and I are coming up to attend Hyattsville's banquet next Saturday. Unfortunately, it is the same night as Waynesboro's banquet this year. I have been forwarding Franklin County pictures as I come across them. I'll see if there are any that I may not have sent to you as yet.

Doc

Feb 9, 2008
Vince Harrison

Doc,

Great to hear from you and so glad all is well. I will be filling in this Saturday as you know the crew is having a party. PS I have kept my word to you and Dave is doing a great job

Vince

Feb 12, 2008
Donald Moltrup

Thanks Vince. I'll be at the party on Saturday and will likely be around through Monday so perhaps will get a chance to say hello in person.

Doc

Feb 13, 2008
Arley B Scott

Just to let you know I am a member on this too!

Arley

Feb 13, 2008
Tom Eades

Your length of service and continued interest is humbling, and inspirational. I hope I'm still enthused after 45 years!

Mar 19, 2008
Donald Moltrup

Thanks Tom. It was certainly a pleasure for me to serve and I was honored to be the Fire Chief in my department for 35 years. It was all possible because I had a lot of great people backing me up.

Mar 20, 2008
Jeff Borra

Welcome to the nation Doc, beween you and Robert Kimball we had the felling we be safe.

Jun 8, 2008
Floyd Aldridge Jr

Hey Chief, Glad to see ya on here. Stay safe!!

Floyd Aldridge Jr
CAVFD 34

Jun 9, 2008
Floyd Aldridge Jr

Thanks for the add Chief!! Did you get up for Jack's dedication saturday?? I wanted to go but health issues keeped me from going. Saw the picture you sent to Dave Statter with you and Jack. Can you send me a coy of that Please? My address is 8456 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, Md 20903-3308 Thanks!!

Jun 9, 2008
Donald Moltrup

Floyd, I wasn't able to get to Jack's dedication. My oldest grandson's graduation from Marine Corps. recruit school at Parris Island, SC, was the day before and we just couldn't work out the logistics to be in DC for the 7th. As for the photo, that was scanned from a slide that my Dad took in the '60s so I only have it in electronic format.

Jun 9, 2008
Floyd Aldridge Jr

Congrats to your grandson. Can you send it to me on my email. Its dcfdtech@yahoo.com. Thanks and stay safe!!!

Jun 18, 2008
Chuck Walker

Hey Doc,

Thanks for the add. Nice to hear from you.

CHUCK

Jul 13, 2008
Donald Moltrup

Nice to hear from you as well. I am enjoying retirement here in Florida, although I do still keep up with things at Hyattsville VFD.

Doc

Jul 14, 2008
Steven Nicely

Donald, Those are some excellent photos of trucks. My great uncle, whom helped start our local FD, was the one who got me involved with fire/rescue. It's great to see dedicated people with years of service.

Sep 6, 2008
Jeff Borra

Buone Feste Natalizie

Dec 11, 2008
John Bierling

Hello Chief,
Please check out my web site: www.IncidentMT.com
Would you please send your email address so I can send some information about incident command training and responder wellness. Thanks, John
John@IncidentMT.com

Jan 1, 2009
Maria Sulter

Hello baby and how are u doing there how was ur day and everything to u...well i saw ur proflie and i do like it..i will like to know u more better then this..u can mail me or IM me here ..maria_sulter4real@yahoo.com i will be look forwolrd to hear from u take care,,

maria cares

Jan 24, 2009