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Bashoor Supports Legislation For Campus Fire Safety on Capitol Hill
A Congressman, a Fire Chief and over 80 local and vocal High School students joined together this afternoon on Capitol Hill to demonstrate their support for “Campus Fire Safety.” The students from...
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Prince George's and Montgomery County Fire/EMS Departments Participate in...
PGFD MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us@PGFDPIOAfter months of meetings and planning "Vigilant Response 2013" (VR13) was held at the Adelphi Laboratory...
View ArticleDeputy Fire Chief Underwood Leaving
In an Email sent to the Fire/EMS Department this afternoon, Fire Chief Bashoor acknowledged the departure of Deputy Fire Chief Frank Underwood. The Email from Chief Bashoor reads;All; This email is to...
View ArticleWEEKEND MEDIA ADVISORY - Branchville Volunteers Provide to Families in Need
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, PGFD Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad, Prince George's County Fire/EMS Station #811,...
View ArticleFire Weather Watch for Sunday - Safety/Prevention Tips Included
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIODry conditions with low humidity combined with a forecast of high winds has prompted the National Weather...
View ArticleRED FLAG WARNING - Help Prevent Outside Fires
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM ESTTHIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA...THE EXTREMEEASTERN PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA...SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL MARYLANDAND WASHINGTON...
View ArticleWeather Cancels Live Outdoor "Turkey Deep Frying" Cooking Demonstration
After consultation with local meteorologists, Fire/EMS Department Leadership and Safety Officers the Live Turkey Frying event on Tuesday is cancelled. Inclement weather makes cooking with hot oil...
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Upper Marlboro House Fire - Endsley Place
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt around 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 26, firefighters from the Upper Marlboro area were alerted to a house...
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December Safety First Day of the Month
Mark E. BradyChief Spokesperson/PIO240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.usTwitter @PGFDPIOOn the first day of each Month the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department reminds...
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Graduation of Career Recruit School #48
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department recently conducted Graduation...
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Toys For Tots Drop-Off Points Include all County Fire/EMS Stations
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, mebrady@co.pg.md.usTwitter @PGFDPIOThe holiday season provides the personnel of the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...
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Laurel Asphalt Plant Fire - Van Dusen Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOAt around 10:40 pm, Thursday, December 5, firefighters from the Laurel area were alerted to a...
View ArticleTribute to a Friend That Perished in a Home Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSomeone near and dear to Rosy Dorffner’s heart perished in a Cheverly house fire on March 31, 2013....
View ArticleWeathering a Winter Storm Event
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Prince George's County for...
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Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Liaison Positions Announced
On December 6, Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Chief Marc S. Bashoor announced his selection of personnel to serve in administrative volunteer leadership positions. The memo from Fire/EMS...
View ArticleDepression and Suicide Prevention in the Fire Services
Depression and Suicide Prevention in the Fire/EMS ServicesTeresa Meunier, Assistant Risk Manager, Risk Management and Safety Office Prince George's County Fire/EMS DepartmentAccording to the National...
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MEDIA ADVISORY - Live Christmas Tree Safety Demonstration
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOEverywhere you travel it seems you see a family on the way home with a recently purchased Christmas tree...
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