This Holiday Season - Consider a Donation for Warm Coats for Kids - IAFF...
MEDIA CONTACT: Grant Walker, IAFF Prince George's County Local 1619, 301-805-5300You can make a difference in the lives of children by supporting the Prince George's County Professional Firefighters...
View ArticleTurkey Fryers Can Be Safe if Used Properly
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTurkey fryers can be safe cooking appliances if used with caution and following manufacturers directions...
View ArticleHoliday Candle 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 ArticleBOWIE VFD Presents Albert Kirchner - Special Speaker Event
From Bowie Volunteer President Dave Parker.....The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to announce their first special speaker event! On Tuesday, December 1st, our guest speaker will be former...
View ArticleWe are not just rescuing a cat - we are preventing injury or worse to humans
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt is well known that pet owners and well intentioned citizens will risk life and limb to rescue an animal...
View ArticleColder Weather Moving In - Stay Warm Safely
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady; Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOColder temperatures are in our forecast and this cold spell will usher in the cold winter weather of...
View ArticleIt's Thanksgiving Week - Safety Tips for Cooking and More
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 offers the following safety...
View ArticleVictim Thanks Firefighter for Helping to Save His Life
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOHow can anyone forget the dramatic video captured by a County Police dash-cam of a burning vehicle and...
View ArticleA Pet Owner is Thankful for Fire/EMS Actions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt doesn't have to a big event or large item that gives people a moment to pause and give thanks. Often...
View ArticlePIO Training Opportunity
Mark E. BradyChief Spokesperson/PIOPrince George's County Fire/EMS Department9201 Basil Court #452Largo, MD 20774240-508-7930PIO Training OpportunityAn opportunity to apply for the E953 NIMS ICS...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY - (Press Conference) - Over $3 Million in New Life-Saving EMS...
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 recently accepted the delivery...
View ArticleMD DNR Employee Assits in Rescue of Boater on Saturday
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA boater was fortunate an employee of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was on the job....
View ArticleGreenbelt Apartment Fire Quickly Extinguished - No Injuries
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire in a terrace level apartment was quickly contained and extinguished on Sunday evening. At around...
View ArticleDecember Safety First Day of the Month
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIODecember 1, is our Safety First Day of the Month and one of our Community Risk Reduction programs. This...
View ArticleHoliday Safety - Christmas Trees
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOWith the Christmas Holiday fast approaching many decorations have been selected and are being prepared for...
View ArticleMEDIA EVENT TONIGHT - Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment in Hyattsville
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View ArticlePGFD NEW EMS EQUIPMENT and TECHNOLOGY
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 displayed and demonstrated why...
View Article“Fit-4-Duty” - 2016 PGFD Firefighter Calendar
Firefighting and Emergency Medical work is tough and demanding work. Over 2,500 career and volunteer Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics work to keep Prince George’s County...
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