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UNIT CITATION - 38th Street Bridge Swift Water 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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Census Employees Recognized for Life-Saving Actions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.usPhotos by Teresa Ann Crisman, PGFD Community Outreach, 301-883-5250The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical...
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METRO OFFICE DAMAGED BY FIRE IN CAMP SPRINGS
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George's County Firefighters battled a fire this afternoon at a 1-story commercial structure in Camp...
View ArticleTemple Hills Resident Sustained Critical Burn Injuries
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George's County Fire Investigators are looking into an incident where an adult male sustained critical burn injuries. Just after...
View ArticleStores and Homes in Seat Pleasant Evacuated
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930A shopping center and residents in Seat Pleasant were evacuated briefly this afternoon as a precaution after personnel were cautioned of a...
View ArticleMorningside VFD Produced Video
A video produced by the volunteers at the Morningside Volunteer Fire Department, PGFD #827, for their annual banquet and installation of officers. Job Well Done!!!For additional information about the...
View ArticleTemple Hills Fire Related Fatality - Rayburn Drive
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930It is with deep regret that the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department announces a tragic fire related death. On...
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First Day of School for 18 Fire/EMS Recruits
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesman, 240-508-7930The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department commenced a Career Recruit School today for 18 of our future Firefighter/Medics....
View ArticleCancer Presumption Bill Under Attack
Fire Fighters Cancer Presumption Bill Under AttackBrothers and Sisters,Fire Fighters and Paramedics face a new fight in the Maryland General Assembly this year. Two pieces of proposed legislation, one...
View ArticleNine Questions to Improve Situational Awareness and Preparedness for Violent...
By: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, Prince George's County, MD, Fire/EMS DepartmentAnother violent incident involving the response of the Fire/EMS Department ended without any firefighter/paramedics...
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New Brush Unit Delivered to Beltsville Fire/EMS Station 831
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Photos by Marc S. Bashoor, Fire ChiefThe most recent addition to the fleet of new Fire/EMS apparatus was recently delivered. BX31, a...
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Chief Presents Bronze Medals to Firefighter/Medics
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930BRONZE MEDAL OF VALORPresented toFIRE FIGHTER/MEDIC RYAN A. SHIPPFIRE FIGHTER/MEDIC JOHN W. GODENICKTwo firefighters were presented with...
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AERIAL LUMINARIES KNOWN AS “SKY LANTERNS” ARE PROHIBITED IN MARYLAND
Maryland State Fire MarshalNews ReleaseMartin O’Malley William E. Barnard Governor State Fire MarshalAERIAL LUMINARIES KNOWN AS “SKY LANTERNS”ARE PROHIBITED IN...
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Bowie House Fire - Peachtree Lane
Photo by Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth McSwainPhoto by Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth McSwain MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George's County...
View Article1-Year Anniversary of Riverdale Arson Fire - Remains Under Investigation
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930The one-year anniversary of an intentionally set fire at a Riverdale home injuring seven firefighters is just...
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Glenarden House Fire - Leslie Avenue - Civilian Injuries and Fatalities
Firefighters were alerted to a house fire with occupants trapped at around 4:00 am, Thursday, February 21.Volunteer Firefighters from Kentland Station 833 were the first to arrive at a brick 1-story...
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Springdale House Fire - 92nd Avenue - Cause and Origin Update
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930At about 9:30 am, Thursday, February 21, a Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Police Officer happened upon a working house fire in...
View ArticleFatal Glenarden Home Fire Remains Under Investigation
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930We may never know if a working smoke alarm would have made a difference this morning in Glenarden. When firefighters arrived at the...
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NBC 4 News - Interview with Injured Firefighter Kevin O'Toole
HOME > NEWS > LOCALFirefighter Injured in Unsolved Arson Case Wants ClosureThursday, Feb 21, 2013 | Updated 4:26 PM ESTView Comments (0)|Email|PrintPrince George's County Fire...
View ArticleGlenarden - Making a Difference in the Life of an 8-Year-Old Girl
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Out of the ashes of the tragic Glenarden fire on Thursday morning rises a Facebook post that should stir some emotion for every fire...
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