Laurel Resident Dies of Burn Injuries Sustained on New Years Day
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA female resident of Laurel suffering from burn injuries sustained the night before passed away this...
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College Park Off-Campus House Fire Injures Firefighter and Displaces Six...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn off-campus home rented by University of Maryland students suffered significant damage and one...
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Colder 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...
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PGFD Firefighter/Medics Awarded for Life-Saving Actions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO Several Prince George's County Firefighter/Medics were recognized today for their role in saving the life...
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Unit Citation Awarded to Crews for Freeing Childs Hand from Escalator
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George's County Firefighter/Medics, career and volunteer, and members of the Departments Technical...
View ArticleDepartmental Crash in Clinton
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOJust after 9:30 am, January 7, 2015, several Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department units were alerted...
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University of Maryland Men's Basketball Hosts a Hometown Heroes Night
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Nationally ranked University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team is hosting a Hometown Heroes Night next...
View ArticleMessage from Safety Office - Wind
All Fire/EMS Personnel,Dangerously low wind chills are expected over the next few days. Protect yourself and patients from frostbite/hypothermia by covering exposed skin (hats, gloves, blankets,...
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Promotions Announced
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSeveral promotions were announced today by Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor. Recently, two Deputy Fire Chiefs...
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PGFD Organizational Chart Includes Today's Promotions and Assignments
In addition to todays promotions, effective Sunday, January 11, 2015, Assistant Fire Chief Alicia Francis will assume duties of the Compliance office, which was previously held by Assistant Fire Chief...
View ArticleFort Washington Apartment Fire Displaces 27 - Palmer Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwenty-seven residents of a Fort Washington apartment building will be displaced after a fire damaged top...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighters Battle 5 Home Fires Within 14 Hours - No Injuries
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled five unrelated home fires within 14 hours starting around 12:30...
View ArticleDistrict Heights Townhouse Fire Quickly Extinguished
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt about 12:30 pm, Monday, January 12, Firefighters from the District Heights area were alerted to a...
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MEDIA ADVISORY - MLK Day of Service Event - PGFD and the Red Cross
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930 mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIODr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing...
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Hyattsville House Fire Displaces Family of Six - Ogelthorpe Street
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire that is believed to have started accidentally in a 1st floor bedroom caused an estimated $25,000 in...
View ArticleFatal Christmas Morning Fire in Capitol Heights
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Capitol Heights woman died in an early Christmas morning fire. At around 2:15 am firefighters and...
View ArticleThis Morning - MLK Day of Service with PGFD and ARC
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930 mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIODr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing...
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Medics Recognized for Excellence in EMS Care
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA pair of paramedics that recorded two "saves" were recognized for their Excellence in EMS Care. On...
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