Two Afternoon House Fires - 2 Firefighters Injured
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwo residential fires erupted this afternoon causing nearly $300,000 in estimated fire loss with 2...
View Article2nd Suspect Arrested in Movie Theatre "Bottle Bomb" Incident
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA second suspect in the Largo “Bottle-Bomb” movie theatre incident has been arrested. Fire and Police...
View ArticleUSMC/Afghanistan Experienced Explosive Canine Joins PGFD - Shaggy's Story
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department and Office of the Fire Marshall...
View ArticleFLASH FLOOD WARNING - Flooding is Occurring
We are currently experiencing flooding in the Hyattsville, College Park, Berwyn Heights area.FLASH FLOOD WARNINGNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC928 AM EDT TUE JUN 10 2014THE NATIONAL...
View ArticleChillum House Fire Injures 1 Firefighter - Displaces Family (Monday 6-9-14)
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Monday, June 9, Firefighters from Prince George's and Montgomery Counties responded to a house fire in...
View ArticlePGFD Career & Volunteer Firefighters to Attend State Convention
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOHundreds of firefighters, paramedics, EMT's, Ladies Auxiliary members and families will soon be departing...
View ArticleSt. Mary's County Sheriff's Office - "First Responders Dash Into Action to...
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 was recently made aware of the...
View ArticlePGFD 2014 Fire/EMS Safety & Health Week Agenda
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOBeginning June 15, 2014, and continuing through June 21, 2014, the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency...
View ArticleSeason's First Heat Wave Safety Advice
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOBack-Up PIO: Paul A. Gomez, Assistant Fire Chief, 240-508-6583The National Weather Service is forecasting...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighters Operate Under "Heat Stress Watch" Today
A heat stress watch is in effect for emergency operations. For Wednesday June 18, 2014 from 1100-1900
View ArticleWARNING - All Consumer Fireworks are Illegal in Prince George's County -...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFor citizens and residents of Prince George's County the purchase and use of backyard fireworks for the...
View ArticleIAFF Local 1619 MDA Softball World Series
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, PGFD Chief Spokespersonmebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George's County, Maryland, will be host to the 41st International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local...
View ArticleVIDEO UPDATE - Construction of the New Brandywine Fire/EMS Station
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTo read the Groundbreaking Press Release, click here.
View ArticlePGFD Personnel Participate in NOVA Leadership Development Institute
Acting Fire Fighter/Medic Lieutenant Kristofer V. Demattia graduated Saturday, June 21, from the Northern Virginia Fire/Rescue Leadership Development Institute. This was the second year for the...
View Article"Paws-ta Party" to Help Raise Funds for the PGFD/SPCA Sparky Fire Fund
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA special event will be held to raise funds for the PGFD & SPCA Sparky Fire Fund. This fund has been...
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