Fire/EMS Safety Tips for a Winter Storm - Stay Informed - Stay Ready - Stay Safe
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe men and women of your Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department want you...
View ArticleWASHINGTON POST - Man narrowly escapes injury after falling light pole...
Man narrowly escapes injury after falling light pole pierces his car on BeltwayResize Text Print Article Comments 13A lightpole pierced a man's car on the Beltway Monday night. (Courtesy of Prince...
View ArticleApartment Fire on Queens Chapel Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAt about 3:30 am the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department was alerted to a fire in a 3-story garden...
View ArticleCAUTION - Potential for heart attacks are high shoveling snow
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThis weekend’s storm is certainly living up to the forecast. High snow totals are being recorded across...
View ArticleFort Washington Man Suffers Snow Shoveling Death
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOWith over a foot of snow already on the ground and more still falling a Fort Washington man appears to have...
View ArticleAfter the Winter Storm
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOJust because the snow has stopped falling, or will very soon, the storm is not over. High gusty winds are...
View ArticlePGFD - Commercial Building Fire - 4600 Silver Hill Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled a fire in a carpet store this evening during a blizzard. At...
View ArticleDon't let snow blind you to winter fire safety
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt's late January and winter has finally caught up to us. The region was hit by a blizzard and we continue...
View ArticleAccokeek woman rescued from snow covered vehicle by PGFD and National Guard...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighter/Medics and members of the Maryland National Guard rescued a female that...
View Article9205 New Hampshire Avenue Fire Ruled Accidental - Update
Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday, January 13, 2016, a fire occurred on the top floor of 9205 New Hampshire Avenue in Adelphi....
View ArticleTemple Hills woman rescued by firefighters expected to recover
Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn the morning of January 17, 2016, Prince George’s County Firefighters rushed into a burning house at 3105 Bellbrook...
View ArticleA variety of PGFD images from past several days
A variety of images of PGFD captured over the last several days. Some images were taken by myself and others were captured on the internet or sent via Email to me.Mark E. Brady, PGFD PIO.
View ArticleSuper Tips from PGFD and USFA for the Super Bowl
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSuper Bowl 50’s line up has been set. Denver Broncos VS Carolina Panthers!!! Many people will tune in to...
View ArticlePGFD Assistant Fire Chief Francis Awarded "Firefighter of the Year" by Bowie...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is pleased to...
View ArticleSafety First Day of the Month of February - Time to Press to Test
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFebruary 1, 2016, the start of the month that includes Valentines Day. It is also our Safety First Day of...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighter escapes injury after fall through floor of burning house
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Prince George’s County Firefighter escaped serious injuries after falling through a weakened floor of a...
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