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Fire/EMS Personnel Moved by "Breelyn's Blanket Brigade"
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn emotional and uplifting event this morning at the Emergency Department of Washington Adventist Hospital...
View ArticlePGFD 2016 Run Statistics
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department 2016 run statistics have been released. The Department responded to nearly 8,000 more calls than in 2015. Busiest Station -...
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Largo House Fire - Marjorie Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled a Largo house fire this morning, February 27, discovered by the...
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PGFD Upgrades SCBA
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 nealy complete upgrading its...
View ArticlePGFD to host live product testing - other departments invited
The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department has always been a progressive and forward thinking agency. Prince George's County was one of the first counties in the nation to mandate sprinklers in...
View ArticlePGFD Safety First Day of the Month - March - Change Your Clock - Change Your...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMarch 1, 2017, the start of the month that includes hints of Spring and a change in clocks to Daylight...
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PGFD Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, has selected Benjamin M. Barksdale to serve as...
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Accokeek Bingo Player Thanks Crew That Saved Her Life
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters, EMT’s and Medics were recognized for saving a life during a...
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Statement from PGFD Chief Barksdale and Organizational Structure
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOStatement from Acting Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale on his first official day to all civilian, career...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorm Watch in Effect
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe National Weather Service (NWS) a "severe thunderstorm watch" for Prince George's County until 5:00...
View ArticleCapitol Heights House Fire with Death Investigation - Crown Street
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince Georges County Firefighters battled a fire in a Capitol Heights home Sunday morning that...
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Space Heater Safety
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPlease remember this safety advice when using space heaters:Space Heaters· Buy only heaters evaluated...
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Mourning the Death of One of Our Own Today- Bridgette P. Wilson
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 loss of one of...
View ArticleBusy Weekend for PGFD Firefighter/Medics
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighter/Medics experienced several significant incidents throughout the day...
View ArticleFire/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 ArticleDon't let snow blind you to cold weather fire safety
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOIt's March and winter has finally caught up to us. Several inches of snow has fallen and clean up is well...
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PGFD Seeking Sponsors for Public Safety Valor Awards
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department is currently seeking sponsors for our 40th Annual Public Safety Awards. The event will be held on April 26, 2017 at 11:30 am at...
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