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TEAM PGFD Flugtag Shirts On-Sale!!!
We previously posted a story about TEAM PGFD and the 2013 National Red Bull Flugtag event. TEAM PGFD has selected IAFF Local 1619 Burn Fund as their charity with a goal of raising $5,000. To help...
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Surplus Vehicle Donated to the United States Marine Corp EOD
Prince George's County, through the Office of Central Services, recently donated a surplus retired County Explosives Ordinance (EOD) truck to the United States Marines. The vehicle, a 1987...
View ArticlePrince George’s County Council Confirms Nominations to the County Fire...
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release: July 25, 2013For Information Contact:Scott L. PetersonPress SecretaryOffice of the County Executive(240) 619-9400Prince George’s County Council Confirms Nominations...
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Local Fire Chiefs Exchange ideas at FIREHOUSE Expo
Fire Chiefs Share Thoughts at Firehouse ExpoSUSAN NICOLFIREHOUSE.COM NEWSCREATED: JULY 27, 2013BALTIMORE – They may wear different patches. But, three metropolitan fire chiefs shared some similar...
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Rosaryville Road House Fire - Christmas Farm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Firefighters battled a fire at an Upper Marlboro farmhouse today after laying over a mile of supply line from the closest hydrant. 911...
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Two Workers Burned in Freak Incident
At about 2 pm today two workers sustained burn injuries that appear non life threatening when a flash fire occurred while operating on or near a forklift in the 12300 block of Conway Road in Beltsville...
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District Heights Store Damaged by Fire - Forestville Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.us A 911 phone call from a District Heights liquor store reporting smoke inside of the building resulted in a "Box...
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Lanham House Fire Displaces Residents - Woodstream Drive
A Lanham family is displaced after a fire damaged their home this morning. At about 7:15 am, Saturday, August 10, firefighters were alerted to a house fire in the 6800 block of Woodstream Drive....
View ArticlePatrick B. Miller - Past Volunteer Member Passes Away
Past member of Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Patrick B. Miller died on June 29, 2013. He was a member of HVFD from 1979-1986, in which he was the recipient of the Bronze Star of Valor in 1981...
View ArticleClothes Dryer Fire Safety Tips
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Clothes Dryer Fire Safety Tips■An estimated 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings are reported to U.S. fire departments each...
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Photos of Todays Tech Rescue on I-95 in College Park
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Photos are courtesy of the PGFDAt about 10:45 am, Tuesday, August 13, Prince George's County Firefighters, Medics and the Technical Rescue...
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Fire Chief Orders Volunteer Company to Leave Ambulance In-service
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has been notified by one of it’s volunteer corporations that...
View ArticleFOX 5 Reports on Ambulance Delay in Bowie
DC News FOX 5 DC WTTGRelated story from the GAZETTE Newspaper.
View ArticleStatement of Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III -...
Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 16, 2013For Information Contact:Scott L. PetersonDeputy Manager of Communications/Press Secretary(240) 619-9400Statement of Prince George’s County Executive...
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