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PGFD in the Community
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOOne of the most important functions a Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department can do is to...
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Two Sons, Firefighter/Medics for PGFD, Ride with Dad, Retiring After 35 Years...
Talk about "Take Your Kids to Work Day" this was a family reunion on April 24, 2014. This was the final day of a 35 year career for Master Fire Fighter Steve Wiseman of the Montgomery County...
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PGFD Firefighter/Medic Competing in NBC "American Ninja Warrior"
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOA Prince George’s County Firefighter/Medic is vying for another title in front of his name; America...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY - PRESS CONFERENCE - Safety Measures and Smoke Alarms
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter: @PGFDPIOIn 2013, The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department witnessed an alarming rise in the...
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FLASH FLOOD WATCH POSTED - STAY SAFE!!!
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBRADY@CO.PG.MD.US TWITTER @PGFDPIOThe U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Prince George’s County and...
View ArticleClass Vacancies in Train-The-Trainer Classes at National Fire Academy
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has openings in Train-The-Trainers classes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD. The following All-Hazard classes currently have vacancies:E-976...
View ArticleCANCELLED - Thursday 11:00 am Press Conference
A Press Conference that had been scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 11:00 am has been cancelled. Fire Chief Marc Bashoor regrets to cancel this event, however, with the increasing potential for...
View ArticleRoadways Known to Flood During Heavy Rains
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER @PGFDPIORoadways Known to Flood During Heavy RainsAreas and roadways in Prince George's County that are...
View ArticleSafety First Day of the Month - May - A Message from Fire Chief Bashoor
The first day of the month of May has arrived. While May 1 has many different intentions for people, it is the day we ask you to simply test your smoke and CO alarms to ensure they are working. Push...
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Laurel House Fire - Randy Lane
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER: @PGFDPIOA Laurel family escaped a fire this morning without injury. Just after 3:00 am, Thursday, May 1,...
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Train Incident - Bowie - UPDATE - Images added at 10:00 am
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighter/Medics and the Departments Hazardous Materials Team were alerted...
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National EMS Week - Schedule Your Interview and Ride-Along Today
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOThis years National EMS Week is May 18 through 24. The theme is, "EMS: Dedicated. For Life."...
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Glenn Dale House Fire - Prospect Place - Suspect Arrested for Arson
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOSmoke rises from the second floor of house on Prospect Pl. The fire was set and a suspect is in...
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This is Arson Awareness Week - "Vehicle Arson - a combustible crime"
Each year during the first full week in May, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department partners work to raise awareness of arson and provide individuals...
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Tech Rescue of Contractor from Collapsed Roof of Capitol Heights House
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER @PGFDPIOAt about 1:30 pm, Monday, May 5, 2014 Prince George's County Firefighter/Medics and Technical...
View ArticleCounty Announces Evacuation of 28 Residential Properties in Fort Washington
MEDIA ADVISORYFor immediate release:May 5, 2014For more information, contact:Scott L. PetersonPress Secretary/Deputy Communications ManagerPH: 240-619-9400Prince George’s County Announces Mandatory...
View ArticleBowie Resident Sentenced for Arson
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOOn Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Elijah Shahid was sentenced to 30 years in prison (all but 10 years...
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