Community Leaders and Adopt-A-Neighborhood Program
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMany successful programs have been conceptualized on the curb of a fire damaged home. The Prince George's...
View ArticleImages from PGFD Bomb Squad Ops in Hyattsville
On Monday, February 2, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Departments Bomb Squad was requested to assist in the identification of a suspicious package found in an outdoor space in Hyattsville. The...
View ArticleUSPS Hyattsville Letter Carrier Awarded for Potentially Saving a Life
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department recognized a United States Postal Service Letter Carrier...
View ArticleBowie Blade/Capital Gazette Coverage of the Market Place Project
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View ArticleRight Tool for the Right Job
On January 20, 2015, personnel and equipment from the Prince George's County Office of the Fire Marshal were requested by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department to support an investigation that was...
View ArticlePGFD Safety Tip of the Week - Ambiance VS Candle/Incense Safety
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe fire service has seen an increase in home fires with the popularity and increased use of candles and...
View ArticleRedstone American Grill at National Harbor Offers Public Safety Discount
The recently opened Redstone American Grill at National Harbor would like to thank Firefighters, Paramedics and all public safety for their service. General Manger Joel Stark is offering a 10%...
View ArticleMount Rainier House Fire - 37th Street
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire of an undetermined cause and origin triggered total destruction of a Mt. Rainier home this...
View ArticlePromotions - Civilian and Battalion Chief Announced
Two promotions were recently announced by Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor. One of the promotions is a civilian promotion and the other is a career position.The following promotions will be effective...
View ArticleClinton House Fire Displaces 13 Occupants - Clayton Lane
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt about 8:45 pm Prince George’s County Firefighters and Paramedics from Clinton and other...
View ArticleValentines Weekend Busy for PGFD and Public Safety Dispatchers
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt was anything but sweet for public safety personnel working this past weekend and the outlook for...
View ArticleCurrent Forecast, Warnings and Safety Tips for Presidents Day Snowstorm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOURGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATEDNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC509 AM EST MON...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighters Battle Cottage City House Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIONo sooner had the "ink dried" on the press release describing a busy Valentines weekend when firefighters...
View ArticlePrince George's County DPW&T Activates Full Deployment for Winter Storm
Prince George's County Activates Full Deployment for Winter Storm WarningFor immediate release: 2/16/2015 11:20:00 AMFor more information, contact: Carol Terry, Public Information Officer, DPW&T,...
View ArticleTips to Help Prevent Frozen Pipes in your Home and Business
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County homes constructed since the early 1990’s have a residential sprinkler system...
View ArticleCounty Monitored by Operations Centers During Snowstorm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III activated the County’s Emergency Operations Center...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighter/Medic Presented With Honeywell Scholarship to Attend FDIC
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOHoneywell, in personal fire protective equipment industry, and UL, whose Firefighter Safety Research...
View ArticleColdest Temperatures in 20 Years Forecast Tonight and Friday
Cold Weather Coming - Stay Warm SafelyMEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Coldest temperatures in 20 years are in our immediate forecast...
View ArticleCarbon Monoxide Overcomes Beltsville Homeowner - Kills Family Dog
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt about 4:30 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2015. A family member arrived at her mother’s house in the 4900...
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