Fire/EMS Department Medals of Valor Awarded
MEDIA CONTACT: MARK E. BRADY, CHIEF SPOKESPERSON, 240-508-7930MEBRADY@CO.PG.MD.US @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Public Safety Valor Awards were held Wednesday, April 26, at Martins Crosswinds...
View ArticlePreliminary Cause of College Park Fire is Accidential
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBRADY@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe exact cause of the fire that occurred Monday, April 24, at 4700 Berwyn House Road in College Park...
View ArticlePGFD to Participate in Christmas in April Projects on Saturday
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department Chief Ben Barksdale is proud to...
View ArticleUpcoming Memorial Ceremonies for Two PGFD LODD's that Occurred in 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThere are several ceremonies scheduled in remembrance and to memorialize the line of duty deaths of...
View Article2017 Valor Awards Images
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThanks to Matt Fisher and the Prince George's County Police Department for capturing these images of medal...
View ArticlePGFD Safety First Day of the Month of May
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOMay 1, 2017, warmer weather is finally upon us!!! May is a month full of festivities including proms,...
View ArticleUpper Marlboro House Fire - Gay Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAn Upper Marlboro family has been displaced after a fire caused significant damage to their home on Monday....
View Article"Bridgette's Tree" Planted During Christmas in April Project
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George's County Fire Chief Ben Barksdale joined civilian, volunteer and career members of the...
View ArticleWelcome to Paul Brown - PGFD Information Technology Manager
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 pleased to introduce our...
View ArticleOffice of the MD State Fire Marshal - "Preventing Arson at Houses of Worship"
NATIONAL ARSON AWARENESS WEEK“PREVENTING ARSON AT HOUSES OF WORSHIP” STATEWIDE (May 5, 2017) – National Arson Awareness Week will be in full swing from May 7th through May 13th this year. The...
View ArticlePGFD Assistant Fire Chief is American Legion "National Firefighter of the Year"
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFor extreme personal risk and the highest degree of judgment, zeal and ingenuity, on April 26, 2017, County...
View ArticlePGFD Appointment of Jurisdictional EMS Medical Director
MEDIA CONTACTMark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, MEBrady@co.pg.md.usBrian J, Frankel, Assistant Fire Chief - EMS, 301-583-1871, BJFrankel@co.pg.md.usTwitter: @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's...
View ArticleStay safe and healthy during high heat!!!
Stay safe and healthy during high heat!!!With high heat and humidity upon us in Prince George’s County the men and women of your Fire/EMS Department want you to stay informed and take precautions to...
View ArticlePGFD MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY TIPS
MEDIA CONTACT: Alan C. Doubleday, Assistant Fire Chief, 202-480-4776Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us TWITTER: @PGFDPIOMemorial Day is commonly thought of as the...
View ArticlePGFD Firefighter/Medics to Meet Family and Child They Saved
MEDIA CONTACT: Alan C. Doubleday, Assistant Fire Chief, 202-480-4776On Wednesday May 24, 2017, at 12 noon several deserving members will receive recognition for their role in saving the life of a child...
View ArticlePGFD Dryer Fire Safety Tips
Media Contact: Alan C. Doubleday, Assistant Fire Chief, 202-480-4776Several business and residences have sustained some damage over the past week as a result of fires involving their clothes dryers....
View ArticleFallen PGFD Hero to be Memorialized During Maryland State Service
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO A Fallen Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department member will be memorialized during The...
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