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PGFD Hiring INSTRUCTOR III - A Temporary-Seasonal Position
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENTOffice of Human Resources Management1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159 Largo, MD 20774(301) 883-6340http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE...
View ArticleLarge Number of Fire Fighter/Medic Lieutenant Promotions Announced
Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor announced a large number of promotions today. He personally contacted each and every person receiving a promotion to congratulate them. Afterward...
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Fire Investigators Seek Info and Identity of Arson Suspect
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt about 1:23 pm, Saturday. July 25, Firefighters arrived at the Family Dollar store at 9115 Central Avenue...
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District Heights House Fire Ruled ARSON - Walters Place
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled a fire in a District Heights house that appears to have been...
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Death Notification of Don "Patch" Aker, Jr., President of the Kentland VFD...
It is always difficult to announce the passing of a member of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Service family. It is particularly challenging to me personally as Don "Patch" Aker, Jr. was a friend...
View ArticleNew Civilian Employees!!!
Please join me in welcoming Personnel Analyst II Chloe Duncan and Community Developer III Nicole Jackson-Young to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department staff.Chloe joined the Administrative...
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3rd Battalion Master Stream Training
On Monday, July 27, B-Shift Battalion Chief 883 Grady Valencis observed Silver Hill Fire/EMS Station 829 and District Heights Fire/EMS Station 826 drilling on hydraulics and master stream devices....
View ArticlePGFD, Safe Kids World Wide, NHTSA & Others Raise Awareness of Kids Being Left...
*MEDIA ADVISORY*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, General Motors and Safe Kids Worldwide Raise Awareness about the Danger of Kids Being Left in Cars on National Heatstroke Prevention...
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PGFD Receives SAFER Grant to Hire 24 Firefighters
MIKULSKI, CARDIN, HOYER, EDWARDS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $3.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HIRE 24 FIREFIGHTERS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin,...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: “FIRE FIGHTER FOR A DAY – CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT?”
MEDIA ADVISORY: “Fire Fighter for a Day – Can You Take the Heat?”On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, the Prince George’s County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association will be holding its 4th...
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Local Fire Fighting Chef Competes on Food Networks "CUTTHROAT KITCHEN"
By: Mark E. Brady, PGFD Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt seems every firehouse has at least one individual who really enjoys cooking for their shift partners. Chris...
View ArticlePGFD Statement Concerning Laurel Regional Hospital Plan
Media are reporting there is a plan to reduce services the current Laurel Regional Hospital provides to the community.The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has, to...
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Landover House Fire - East Forest Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOJust after 11:00 am, Friday, July 31, firefighters were alerted to a house fire in Landover. Kentland...
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Funeral Arrangements for Donald Irving (Patch) Aker, Jr.,
Funeral arrangements for Donald Irving (Patch) Aker, Jr., President and Life Member of the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department and employee of Prince George's County Public Safety Communications are as...
View ArticlePGFD Safety First Day of the Month - Safety Advice for August 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOToday is August 1, 2015, the Safety First Day of the Month. Having a working smoke and carbon monoxide...
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Funeral Procession and Memorial Service for County Employee and Volunteer...
A funeral procession and Memorial Service for Donald I. "Patch Aker Jr., will be held this morning. Patch was a County Employee at Public Safety Communications and a firefighter and President of the...
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