PGFD Fire Chief Reflects on His Time with Carla D. Blue
All:Retired Lieutenant Colonel Carla Blue was involved in a tragic motor vehicle collision that took her life Saturday morning. Carla and I worked along side each other for many years during the 1990's...
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OPEN HOUSES and FIRE PREVENTION EVENTS
When it comes to smoke alarms, it’s about “location, location, location”.The key message of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 4-10, is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside...
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Funeral Services for Deputy Fire Chief Carla D. Blue (retired)
Carla D. Blue, Deputy Fire ChiefViewing and Funeral ServiceTuesday September 29, 2015. Mt Ennon Baptist Church9832 Piscataway Rd, Clinton Md. Viewing 10:00am Service 11:00amBurial immediately...
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NFFF Invites Firefighters to Participate in Flag Ceremony at US Capitol
The annual tribute to our nation’s fallen firefighters will begin against the backdrop of the United States Capitol on Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00 pm. Leaders of the Congressional Fire Services...
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PGFD 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb/5K Run-Walk was a Huge Success
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFor the fifth time in as many years the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department...
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Kitten Rescued by Ambulance Crew
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday, September 23, while the volunteer crew of PGFD Ambulance 899 was finishing up paperwork...
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NASA Goddard Haz-Mat Incident
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department's Hazardous Materials Team responded...
View ArticlePGFD Tips for Before the Storm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOBEFORE THE STORM:An approaching storm system could impact our normal way of life over the next several...
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Strength, Agility, Endurance, Mental and Physical Toughness - PGFD Iron Team
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFor the second consecutive year an all-female team was formed to compete in the 6th Annual County Police...
View ArticlePGFD FLASH FLOODING SAFETY ADVICE
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn approaching storm, Joaquin, is approaching and forecasted to impact our weather over this week and...
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PGFD Safety First Day of the Month - October
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOToday is October 1, 2015, the "Safety First Day of the Month." Having a working smoke and carbon monoxide...
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PGFD Promotions Announced
Congratulations are in order for the following individuals. Their promotions will be effective October 18, 2015.Promoted to rank of Fire Fighter/Paramedic CaptainBrian F. DoughertyChristopher M....
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Tanya Snyder, Redskins Kick Off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with...
Tanya Snyder, Redskins Kick Off National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthPosted Oct 4, 2015Jake Kring-SchreifelsAssociate Writer@RedskinsThe Washington Redskins officially kicked off National Breast...
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Good Fire Safety Habits We Can Live With
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIORegionally, two recent house fires in Reston, VA and Waldorf MD communities occurred that have claimed...
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PGFD Strategic Apparatus Replacement Program
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady. Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department continues to receive deliveries, implementing a strategic...
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Images from a recent PGFD Fire Prevention Open House at St. Joes
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe task of community risk reduction is a year round job for Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical...
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PGFD Sixth Battalion Drill on the Basics
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday, October 14th the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department 6th...
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