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Retired Explosive Canine "Thunder" Passes Away
A recently retired Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department explosive detection canine has passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer. "Thunder" served alongside his handler and partner, Fire...
View ArticleHollywood Celebs Accidentally Become Fire Safety Advocates (Video Added)
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.usTwitter: @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Maryland Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department, along with...
View ArticleLewisdale Resident Dies after Escaping Home Fire - 24th Place
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930A Lewisdale man and his wife escaped a fire in their home on Sunday evening seemingly uninjured by the smoke and heat filling their home....
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Colder Weather Arrives - Are you Ready for Safety??
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930The National Weather Service is predicting an arctic blast of cold air to reduce temperatures below freezing for a majority of the day...
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Home Heating Safety Tips
Home Heating Safety TipsMedia Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department is sharing fire safety and injury prevention...
View ArticleK of C - Bowie to Recognize Members of Fire/EMS Department
The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department was honored to hear that the Knights of Columbus in Bowie will be recognizing two members for their actions over the past year.Paramedic Amy Gunn and Fire...
View ArticlePreventing Hypothermia: A Dangerous Health Condition
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View ArticleKentland Volunteers Receive Grant from BG&E
The Baltimore, Gas and Electric Company (BGE) recognized the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. this morning and the work that they do as BGE announced grants totaling more than $300,000 to...
View ArticlePrevent Frozen Sprinkler Pipes Now
Prince George’s County homes constructed since the early 1990’s have a residential sprinkler system installed to save lives and protect property. Therefore there are a large number of single family...
View ArticleTemple Hills House Fire with Civilian Injury
Just before 11 am today a 911 call was placed reporting a house fire in the 3500 block of Everest Drive in Temple Hills. Firefighters arrived at the 1-story, with basement, brick single family home and...
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Second Temple Hills House Fire - Curtis Drive
A second home fire in Temple Hills occurred at about 12:15 pm today. Firefighters were alerted to a house fire in the 2800 block of Curtis Drive and arrived to a 1-story home with a fire in the...
View ArticleMedia Reprots on Temple Hills Fires Today
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Busy Days for Firefighter/Medics - Remember Safety First!!!
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George’s County Firefighter/Medics have battled six home fires in just over a 24-hour period. The six home fires caused nearly...
View ArticleTemple Hills Female Dies from Injuries Sustained in Thursday's House Fire
It is with our deepest regret that we announce the victim rescued from her Temple Hills home on Thursday, January 24, has passed away.Christine Miller Jones, DOB 12-25-29, passed away late in the...
View ArticleFire Apparatus Crash on Capitol Beltway
On January 30, 2013, at approximately 2:50 am, an Engine from Company 828 (West Lanham Hills) was involved in a motor vehicle collision that took place in the southbound lanes of the Capitol Beltway...
View ArticleSafety First Day of the Month Reminders
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.usThe Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department has developed a program to help remind you to keep Safety First. Our...
View ArticleFire/EMS Department Reorganization
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUMPRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLANDFebruary 1, 2013TO: All Sworn, Civilian, and Volunteer Personnel FROM: Marc S. Bashoor, Fire ChiefRE: Fire/EMS Department...
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Knights of Columbus honors local Public Safety employees
Story by Joe Aiello, Bowie Blade-News, Staff Writer |Photos by Mark E. Brady, PGFD PIOKnights of Columbus Council 2577 held its 17th annual Public Safety Awards and Recognition event Jan. 26 to honor...
View ArticleBowie House Fire with Rescue - Price Lane
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George’s County Fire Investigators continue to search for the cause of a fire at a Bowie home where an...
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UNIT CITATION Presentation - Van Dusen Rescue
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Firefighters, Paramedics and Technical Rescue team members were recognized for their actions with a Fire/EMS Department "Unit Citation" at...
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