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Hare"y" Extrication Required Skilled Hands - Another Rabbit Rescue
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us Twitter @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has developed the...
View ArticleFirefighters Death Impacts Two Departments
Garrett A. GreeneThursday, May 8, proved to be a sad day for the fire service in Prince George’s and Montgomery County. An early afternoon crash on Central Avenue claimed the life of Garrett A....
View ArticleFire Prevention & Life Safety Open House in Brandywine - This Saturday May 10
Volunteer Fire Department of Brandywine, Maryland Inc. Fire Prevention & Life Safety Open House.Event POC: Brian Clements (240) 682-3192Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014Location: Station 40; 14201...
View ArticleFLOODING SAFETY TIPS
Precautionary/preparedness actions: A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be prepared to take action should...
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#EMSWEEK2014 PGFD Response Data
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER: @PGFDPIOThis is EMS Week 2014. The following numbers demonstrate the number of incidents our dedicated...
View ArticleMemorial Day Safety Tips - Grilling and Swimming
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER: @PGFDPIOMemorial Day is commonly thought of as the start of summer. Some schools have extended their year...
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Presidential Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week, 2014
For Immediate ReleaseMay 16, 2014Presidential Proclamation Emergency Medical Services Week, 2014EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, 2014- - - - - - -BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA...
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EMS Services in Prince George's County
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIONational EMS Week continues with news of new ambulance transport units on the way to Prince George's...
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Milk-Bone Assists in Firefighter Rescue of Dog "ELLIS"
MEDIA CONTACT; Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, May 21st and 22nd, strong thunderstorms rolled through Prince...
View ArticleDarcy Spencer Report: EMS Week Ride-Along
CTV Reporter Darcy Spencer spent a day on-board a Paramedic Unit as part of an awareness campaign for National EMS Week. Darcy particpated in a ride-along with the Paramedic Unit from the District...
View ArticleHappy Firefighters Appreciation Day!!!
For the civilian and sworn Local 1619 members of the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department, today, May 23, 2014 is a Holiday!!! "Firefighter Appreciation Day" is...
View ArticleFriday Press Briefing - Fatal Bowie House Fire
Despite over a dozen recent successful smoke-alarm-saves, a 65 year old male occupant of the home on Grendel Place perished Wednesday night in the midst of an advanced fire and a wild ammunition...
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Two PGFD LODD Volunteers to be Memorialized on Sunday
The Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation will hold their annual memorial service this Sunday, June 1, 2014. Two Prince George's County Volunteers will be added to the Line of Duty Death...
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Safety First Day of the Month of June
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThis past Wednesday evening a Bowie resident succumbed to smoke and thermal injuries sustained during a...
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Movie Theatre "Bottle-Bomb" Suspect Arrested
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMovie theater patrons around the region can breathe a sigh of relief as a suspect has been identified and...
View ArticleBottle-Bomb Press Conference Today
A Press Conference will be held today providing public safety officials an opportunity to discuss incidents and arrest of a bottle-bomb suspect. The press conference will be held at 1:30 pm at the...
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Comments From Fire Chief Bashoor Regarding Bottle-Bomber Suspect
Movie theater patrons around the region can breathe a sigh of relief as a suspect has been identified and arrested for using "bottle-bombs." A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of a...
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