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Bladensburg Man Rescued from Burning Apartment
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFirefighters extinguished a Bladensburg apartment fire and rescued the occupant on Tuesday. Just before...
View ArticleNo New Information on Bowie and Bladensburg Fires
On Sunday evening a house fire involving a civilian fatality occurred in the 12000 of Lofting Court in Bowie. The cause of the fire remains under joint investigation by the Fire Investigators and...
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PGFD Safety Tips - Natural Gas Odors
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe recent tragedy on Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, has generated many questions...
View ArticlePGFD is no stranger to natural gas explosions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOQuestions from citizens, residents and businesses continue to be asked about the dangers of natural gas....
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Pulse Point is Coming to Prince George's County
Save the date for a September 19 Press Conference Kick-Off event.Time TBD
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PGFD Recruits Hold Boot Drive for Upcoming Memorial Stair Climb and Antique...
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department recruits assisted with a National Fallen Fire Fighters (NFFF) Boot Drive this past Saturday at the National Harbor from 12-2. Collectively the group raised...
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PGFD Participated in WMATA Exercise on Sunday
On Sunday, August 28, the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department participated in a Full Scale Exercise with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)....
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PGFD Firefighters Recognized for Heroic Actions
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Wednesday, August 4, several firefighters, both volunteer and career, were presented with Emergency...
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Multi-Alarm Building Fire at 3404 Kenilworth Avenue on August 22
The Fire Investigations Division is investigating a fire that occurred at 3404 Kenilworth Avenue on Monday, 8/22/2016 1:40:00 PM. The property type is Commercial Building, Warehouse. The damage is...
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Remember the Day so we will Never Forget September 11, 2001
Remember the Day so we will Never Forget September 11, 2001 A recurring article that will be posted every year around the anniversary of September 11 with memories from anyone within our Fire/EMS...
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September is Preparedness Month
For Immediate Release: September 2, 2016For More Information Contact:Cara N. HowardPublic Information Specialist, Office of Homeland SecurityOffice: 301-324-4338 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ASKS RESIDENTS...
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Fires at Temple Hills Duplex Under Investigation
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOInvestigators assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal are currently investigating two Temple Hill...
View ArticlePlenty of Special Events in County This Weekend
The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department has a busy weekend planned and this does not even count the 450 or so incidents we will respond to each day. Please review the...
View Article"Never Forget" Our County Residents that Perished on 9/11/01
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department has adopted a philosophy of “Never...
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Riverdale Heights VFD Receives Safer Grant
Hoyer Announces SAFER Grant Awarded toRiverdale Heights Volunteer Fire DepartmentWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced that a $331,050 Staffing for Adequate Fire and...
View ArticleSchool Bus Fire on 9-12-2016
At around 4:45 pm, Monday, September 12, 2016, firefighters from the Branchville Volunteer Fire Company in College Park, Maryland were alerted to a school bus fire. This video captured on the dash-cam...
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Fire Chief Participates in Fundraiser
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor participated with others n raising funds for the Doctors Community Hospital (DCH) Foundation. The Foundations First Annual Fashion Show was held at Oxon Hill Manor on Thursday,...
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Takoma Park Clothing Store Fore on 9-6-16 Remains Under Investigation
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief SpokespersonPrince Georges and Montgomery County Firefighters were alerted to a commercial store fire at 6711 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 on Tuesday,...
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Bowie Fatal Fire From Juy Remains Under Investigation
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief SpokespersonOn Sunday, July 31, 2016 at around 7:00 pm a fire of undetermined cause occurred at a single-family home in the 12000 block of Lofting Court in Bowie....
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