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Conver-White Recognized as VFW State Level Firefighter/EMT of the Year
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOCongratulations are in order, again, for a Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Acting Assistant...
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Firefighters Recognized for Life-Saving Actions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThirteen firefighters were recognized today and presented with Emergency Service Awards. Prince George's...
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PGFD Pink T-Shirt Nets Donation to Doctors Community Hospital Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETamara Swinson, Specialist, Marketing and CommunicationsDoctors Community Hospital8100 Good Luck RoadNorth Building, 4th FloorLanham, Maryland 20706Office 240-965-4418 | Fax...
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PGFD Bomb Squad Constructs Easter Eggs for Visually Impaired Children
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOWhenever I think about the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Bomb Squad I envision our members...
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Officials Encourage Area Residents to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious...
Officials Encourage Area Residents to Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious ActivityWashington, D.C. - Following the terrorist attacks in Belgium, officials have noted there are no credible threats to...
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Smoke Alarm Event in Temple Hills and Adopt-a-Neighborhood
Mark E, Brady, PGFD Chief Spokespersonmebrady@co.pg.md.us@PGFDPIOPrince George's County Firefighter/Medics went door-to-door throughout a Temple Hills community this morning checking to ensure everyone...
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Fire/EMS Valor and Excellence in EMS Award Recipients and Luncheon Information
The 2015 Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Valor and Excellence in EMS Award Recipients are as follows:Fire Fighter Edward G. AldacoFire Fighter/Medic Lieutenant Rodney L. BolenMajor Thomas G....
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April 1 is the Safety First Day of the Month
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOApril 1, 2016, the start of the month that includes hints of Spring with hopes of warmer weather on the...
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Apartment Fire - 8500 Block of Greenbelt Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince Georges County Firefighters battled a work intensive fire located within the interior walls of a...
View ArticleHigh Wind Warnings Proved to be Correct
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThroughout Saturday the National Weather Service had issued High Wind Advisories and Warnings for the...
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Fire Chief Presents Special Achievement Awards
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwo individuals were recognized with the Fire Chiefs Special Achievement Awards recently. Prince George’s...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY - Press Conference to Announce Life Saving Donation
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) knows the value of working 10-year smoke alarms. Not...
View ArticlePGFD Suffers a Line of Duty Death and Serious Injury
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 is mourning the death of one of...
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PGFD Department Photo of Fire Fighter/Medic Ulmschneider
Recruit photo of Firefighter/Medic John Ernest Ulmschneider"Skillet"PGFD ID #14803Taken 13 years ago at his Recruit Graduation from the Fire/EMS Training Academy Killed in the Line of Duty on April 15,...
View ArticleUPDATE on Condition of Morningside Volunteer Firefighter
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrtady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Morningside Volunteer Firefighter shot while on a call in Temple Hills on Friday night underwent...
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UPDATE on Firefighter Recovering at Shock Trauma
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMorningside Volunteer Firefighter Kevin Swain, 19 years of age, continues to show signs of improvement....
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Memorial Services for John "Skillet" Ulmschneider
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMemorial services to remember the life of John "Skillet" Ulmschneider have been finalized.The visitation...
View ArticleMessage for Out of Town Firefighters and Medics Planning on Attending Funeral...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTo any and all firefighters and medics travelling from out of town and planning to attend and participate...
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