Donate Blood in Memory of PGFD "Skillet" Ulmschneider
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View ArticleAnnual Public Safety Valor Awards Luncheon - PGFD Recipient List
Annual Public Safety Valor Awards LuncheonOn Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Prince George’s County will hold its 40th Annual Public Safety Valor Awards Luncheon. This event, as you know, is the official...
View ArticleFire Fighter/Medic Captain Attains Professional Designation as "Fire Officer"
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFire Fighter/Medic Captain James M. JironPrince George’s County Fire Fighter/Medic Captain James M. Jiron...
View ArticlePGFD Places Rehabilitation Unit In-Service
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 has placed in service a...
View ArticleDistrict Heights Townhouse Fire - Surrey Square Lane
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters battled a fire in a District Heights townhouse this morning after...
View ArticleDamage to Clinton Home Garage from Vehicle - No Injuries
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Clinton homeowner is fortunate not to have been injured; however, his attached garage sustained...
View ArticleHyattsville Furniture Store Help PGFD Medics Improve Living Conditions for...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department continues their innovative approach in assisting citizens...
View ArticleA Friend and Fellow Volunteer EMT Saves Life of County Police Officer in CO...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOToday, a Seat Pleasant Volunteer EMT received an award from the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department...
View ArticleThe Email was Titled; "Back in 1985, You helped me save my sons life"
Story by: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives,” said Clarence, the angel in the movie, “It’s...
View ArticlePGFD Safety First Day of the Month - April - Don't be a Fool
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOApril 1, 2017, the start of the month that includes Spring, warmer temperatures, cleaning up and a Fools...
View ArticleArrest Made in Upper Marlboro Townhouse Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn Upper Marlboro man has been arrested for crimes related to a fire that occurred on Dunloring Drive. On...
View Article24 Roller Coaster Riders Rescued Without Injury in Upper Marlboro
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOTwenty-four roller coaster riders at an Upper Marlboro amusement park were successfully transferred from...
View ArticleFOX5dc Coverage of Skillets Memorial
Prince George's County firefighters gathered Saturday to remember John "Skillet" Ulmschneider who was shot and killed while doing a welfare check one year ago.Ulmschneider's mother took part in the...
View ArticleFOX5dc Coverage:Md. apartment building damaged during strong storms; some...
By: fox5dc.com staff POSTED:APR 20 2017 10:13PM EDTUPDATED:APR 21 2017 12:42AM EDTADELPHI, Md. - Some residents at a high-rise apartment building in Adelphi were temporarily evacuated as authorities...
View ArticleWJLA Coverage - Sentencing of man that shot 2 firefighters
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (ABC7) — Darrell Lumpkin, the homeowner who killed a Prince George's County firefighter during a welfare check in April 2016, has been sentenced to four years in prison for...
View ArticleWJLA Coverage:F-16 fighter jet crashes 6 miles from Joint Base Andrews; pilot...
by ABC7Wednesday, April 5th 2017Share Video PG Fire: Military aircraft crashes miles from Joint Base Andrews; pilot parachuted out. (ABC7)VIEW PHOTO GALLERY19 photosAAMORE VIDEOF-16 fighter jet crashes...
View Article2nd Alarm Apartment Fire - Corning Avenue - Lessons to be Learned
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA fire broke out on the top floor of a Fort Washington apartment building Sunday morning. At 8:30 am,...
View ArticleCollege Park Fire Causes Nearly $40M in Damage
MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Firefighters as well as personnel from Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Howard and the...
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