District Heights House Fire and Langley Park Commercial Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn a weekend designated to adjust clocks back one-hour to end Daylight Saving Time with firefighters asking...
View ArticleAssistant Fire Chief Graduates from COG Institute for Regional Excellence
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department is proud to announce that Assistant...
View ArticleBest Pink T-Shirt Design Contest - Vote for PGFD
Best Pink T-Shirt Design ContestVoting begins November 3, 2014 and ends Midnight November 14, 2014, Eastern time. Click on each image for a larger view. Once you vote, you cannot vote for the same...
View ArticleMEDIA Invited to Check Smoke Alarms with Firefighters on Wednesday
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday morning, after everyone has had a chance to review election results, Prince George's County...
View ArticleColder Weather Coming - Stay Warm Safely
Cold Weather Coming - Stay Warm SafelyMEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOColder temperatures are in our immediate forecast and the men and...
View ArticleCapitol Heights House Fire - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Good, the Bad and the UglyFront of Xenia Ave House (Paul Gomez)At around 8:15 this morning Prince George’s County...
View ArticleTeam PGFD/Warrior Events Tug of War Annapolis 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
View ArticleTwo Unrelated Home Fires Within an Hour of Each Other This Afternoon - No...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled two unrelated home fires within an hour of each other this...
View ArticleThanksgiving Safety Tips - Cooking and More
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 offers the following safety...
View ArticleStay Warm Safely Tip of the Day
Stay Warm Safely Tip of the DayPrince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor says, "NEVER use power strips or extension cords to plug in portable electric heaters! Portable electric heaters should...
View ArticlePGFD "Stay Warm Safely" Cold Weather Tip of the Day
PGFD "Stay Warm Safely" Cold Weather Tip of the DayPrince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor says, "Overloading power-strips will cause overheating and fire. Distribute plug-in items to...
View ArticleDiscarded Fireplace Ashes Reignite Damaging Bowie Home
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire of accidental origin caused significant damage to a Bowie home and required the family to be...
View ArticleMEDIA OP - Branchville Volunteers Deliver Thanksgiving Food Baskets to...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIn what has become an annual tradition just before the Thanksgiving Holiday a volunteer fire/EMS department...
View ArticlePGFD - Stay Warm Safely - Tip of the Day - Fireplace Ashes
Discarded Fireplace Ashes Reignite Damaging Bowie HomeStay Warm Safely - Tip of the DayMEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire of accidental...
View ArticleHelp PGFD Win 200 Smoke/CO Alarms & You Can Win $300 from KIDDE
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOKidde’s “Giving Back” Sweeps includes a 200 Smoke Alarm Donation to the Winner’s Local Fire DepartmentKidde...
View ArticlePGFD - Stay Warm Safely - Tip of the Day - Having HVAC Appliances Inspected
An annual check of your gas-fueled appliances by a certified technician are highly recommended by firefighters. These appliances include your furnace, water heater and cooking equipment. Technicians...
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