PGFD Bomb Squad Commander Selected for ATF Training
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 notified that one...
View ArticleImages from Market Place Live Fire Exercise
All images and video by Mark E. Brady, PGFD PIO.June 3, 2015, last day of training at the Market Place Project in Bowie, MD A live fire exercise was conducted on the final day of training.Battalion...
View ArticleInvestigative and Implementation Teams for 57th Avenue Receive a PGFD Unit...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMembers of the Safety Investigative Team (SIT) and the Implementation Task Force (ITF) from the 57th...
View ArticleSix Flags America Takes Firefighters for a Ride and Donates Smoke Alarms!!!
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Havilah R. Ross301-867-0264hRoss@sftp.com Local Firefighters Open New, Seven-Story, Looping CoasterSix Flags America, Maryland’s Largest Theme Park, Opens 10th New...
View ArticleHonesty Nets HVFD Multi-Year Charmin “Save Our Butts” Donation
Honesty Nets HVFD Multi-Year Charmin “Save Our Butts” DonationThis story originally posted on the Hyattsville VFD Website. Click here.Thanks to the kind nomination from one of our local citizens, the...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe and Healthy During Periods of High Temperatures
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures today in the 90’s. Today is predicted to be...
View ArticleInvestigators Awarded for "Movie Theatre Bottle Bomb" Investigation and Arrest
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department Unit Citation in recognition of...
View ArticleSix Flags America Donates Smoke Alarms - Firefighters Feel the Heat On-Board...
Local Firefighters Open New, Seven-Story, Looping CoasterSix Flags America, Maryland’s Largest Theme Park, Opens 10th New Coaster, Donates $10,000 of Smoke Alarms to Anne Arundel and Prince George’s...
View ArticleFIREWORKS NEWS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
Maryland State Fire Marshal Media AdvisoryLarry Hogan Brian S. Geraci Governor...
View ArticleSwim Safely
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSwim SafelySummertime fun includes thousands of residents will be taking full advantage of swimming pools,...
View ArticlePGFD 2015 International Fire/EMS Safety & Health Week
TO: All Sworn, Civilian, and Volunteer Personnel Memo #15-25 FROM: Marc S. Bashoor, Fire ChiefRE: 2015 International Fire/EMS Safety & Health Week 2015 International Fire/EMS Safety...
View ArticleFire Damages Upper Marlboro Restaurant
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA longtime popular restaurant and liquor store sustained significant damage from a fire this morning....
View ArticleFire/EMS Service Members to Attend MSFA & LA 123rd Annual Convention and...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOHundreds of members of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department and their...
View ArticleTuckers Restaurant Fire Declared "Incendiary" - Investigators Seek Information
Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFire Investigators have classified the cause of the fire at Tuckers Restaurant as "incendiary" and are...
View ArticleFLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY - SAFETY TIPS
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Prince George's County and surrounding...
View ArticleALL CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY - AMNESTY...
THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT UNDERSTANDS THERE MAY BE CONFUSION ABOUT WHAT FIREWORKS ARE LEGAL BETWEEN COUNTY TO COUNTY AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.WHILE SOME...
View ArticleFourth of July Pet Safety Tips
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOne of the most important tips to remember while planning a trip to enjoy a local fireworks display; Leave...
View ArticleVideo of Person of Interest for Arson at Tuckers Restaurant - Do you...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA longtime popular restaurant and liquor store sustained significant damage from a fire on June 17, 2015....
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