PGFD Promotions
The following promotions were announced on December 24, 2015. Congratulations to all.Executive Administrative Aide - Effective 1/10/16Mary Blocker (Provisional Appointment)Fire Fighter/Paramedic...
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PGFD Social Media Review for 2015
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThis is a review of the social media networks maintained by the Public Information Office of the Prince George's County...
View ArticleA New Year Resolution We Can Live With - Safety First Day of the Month/Year 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOJanuary 1, 2016, a day many of us make and start our New Year Resolutions. It is also our Safety First Day...
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Female Seen in Image Protected by Her Pit Bull Arrested for Arson
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Landover Hills female has been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation of a fire at her...
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Accokeek House Fire - Jamies Way
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA large home is a total loss after a fire this morning in Accokeek. At around 7:00 am, Monday, January 4,...
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Firefighter Rescued After Fall Through Roof of Burning House - Old Marlboro Pike
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Fire Fighter/Medic Captain Donny Fletcher knows the feeling of falling through a...
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Video Added - PGFD Seeking Information on METRO Arson Suspects
The Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal is working to identify the suspects shown in the above surveillance photographs. On January 4, 2016, at approximately 7:54 pm, the suspects set...
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BE WARNED - Firefighters Hose Lines are Lines You Can Not Cross
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMembers of the fire service totally understand a motorist’s frustration when trapped in their neighborhood...
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Oxon Hill Apartment Fire Quickly Extinguished - Alice Avenue
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn apartment fire was quickly extinguished and several residents assisted out of the building by...
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Fires Caused by Space Heaters Keeping Firefighters Busy
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOWithin the past 4 days the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department...
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PGFD 2015 End of Year Statistics and Notable Event Images
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO2015 proved to be a busy year for the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, however, not as busy as...
View Article"Surviving a Burning House" A PGFD Community Risk Reduction Video
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA portion of video is shown here.The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...
View Article2-Alarm Fire - 9205 New Hampshire Avenue
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George's and Montgomery County Firefighters were alerted to an apartment fire at about 5:17 pm on...
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Four Firefighters Sent to Hospital After Battling Seat Pleasant Apartment Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFour firefighters were sent to area hospitals after fighting a Seat Pleasant apartment fire. On Friday,...
View ArticleFemale Rescued from Burning Temple Hills Home
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA female was rescued this morning by firefighters from her burning Temple Hills home. Firefighter/Medics...
View ArticleKeeping Your Pet Safe During Cold Weather
MEDIA CONTACT: Prince George's CountyDepartment of the Environment/301-883-5952orMark E. Brady, PGFD Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOCan’t stand being outside in the...
View ArticleAvoid Hypothermia and Frostbite During Colder Weather
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOStay HealthyWith colder temperatures and dangerously low wind chills being a part of our forecast, The...
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Two Fire Fighter/Medics Injured in Crash on Beltway
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwo Prince George’s County Fire Fighter/Medics were injured and their unit sustained significant damage in...
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Chillum House Fire - Four Fatalities
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFour members of a Chillum family perished when their home caught fire and they were trapped inside....
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