AG Center Fire Appears Accidental
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief SpokespersonDuring the morning of September 6 a fire was reported on the grounds of the United States Department of Agriculture facility on Powder Mill Road in...
View ArticleUpdated Report on 2 Fires on Friday September 16
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwo significant structure fires occurred on Friday, September 16. The first incident occurred just after...
View ArticleLaurel Montpelier Neighborhood Smoke Alarm Program
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMembers of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department went door-to-door in...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue occupant from burning Landover home
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Landover woman was rescued from her burning home by firefighters this afternoon. Just before 2:00 pm...
View ArticlePGCVFRA and LA Annual Convention Opens September 24th in College Park
The Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association will hold their 94th Annual Convention and 86th Annual Convention of the Ladies Auxiliary during the week of September 24 through...
View ArticlePGFD Child Safety Seat Check on Thursday - By Appointment Only
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOChild Passenger Safety Week is September 18-24. According to National Highway Traffic Safety...
View ArticleUpdated Law Concerning Fire Pits and Related Devices in Effect
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe popularity of fire pits and chimneas have created a need to update the Prince George’s County laws...
View ArticlePGFD Fire Prevention Events
Fire Prevention WeekThis year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”This year Fire Prevention Week will be October 9th through the...
View ArticleCongressional Flag Ceremony Honors 112 Fallen Firefighters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACT: DONNA CLARK 240-723-0615MEDIA ALERTCongressional Flag Ceremony Honors 112 Fallen Firefighters WHO: Leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus...
View ArticleFLASH FLOOD WATCH - SAFETY TIPS
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Prince George's County and surrounding...
View ArticlePGFD to Bring Lifesaving Technology to Region via 9-1-1 Integrated Smartphone...
MEDIA ADVISORYPGFD to Bring Lifesaving Technology to Region via 9-1-1 Integrated Smartphone AppWhat: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor will join...
View ArticleHero Bus Driver Receives Fire/EMS Department Meritorious Service Award
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Prince George's County Public School bus driver was presented with a Fire/EMS Department Meritorious...
View ArticleSafety First Day of the Month of October
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSafety First Day of the Month of October is here. We are assisted this month by October being Fire...
View ArticleFoundation Adopt-A-Neighborhood & Community Day Event Voter Drive
This is being posted as a courtesy to the Prince George's County Fire & EMS Foundation
View ArticlePGFD Promotions Effective October 16th
The following promotions within the Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department were recently announced by Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor. The promotions will take effect on October...
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