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