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Statement from Prince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale in...
Statement from Prince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale in regards to this morning’s rescueBenjamin M. BarksdaleI would like to commend the crew from Silver Hill Fire/EMS Station 829 for...
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A new tool for the PIO toolbox helps keep community & firefighters safe
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Donna Clark 240-723-0615 or Amy Tippett 843-300-9327 PIOs: New NFFF app helps keep community & firefighters safeShare with public as you urge November 5 smoke alarm...
View ArticleChange Your Clock - Change Your Battery or Upgrade Your Alarms
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOSpring Forward and Fall Back. Sunday, November 5th, we will bring Daylight Saving Time to a close and...
View ArticleTemple Hills House Fire with 2 Fatalities - Lorraine Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFirefighters removed 2 occupants from their burning Temple Hills home on Wednesday afternoon. Just before...
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Thanksgiving Week Safety Advice from PGFD
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 offers the following safety...
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PGFD Chimney and Fireplace Safety Tips
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Monday, November 20, 2017 firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 9200 block of...
View ArticlePGFD Members Recognized by Whelen Engineering and NASCAR Hall of Fame
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale is proud to announce that Whelen Engineering has...
View ArticleSmoke Alarm Alerts Sleeping Family of Home Fire
Media Contact: Mark Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Twitter - @PGFDPIOA working smoke alarm awakened a Clinton family on Thanksgiving morning allowing them to escape unharmed from their burning...
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Thanksgiving Statement from Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Chief...
Thanksgiving Statement from Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale"This special time of year, it’s often easy to think about our friends, family and loved ones. But, I...
View ArticleHouse Fire with Civilian Fatality - Wilburn Drive
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFirefighters removed an adult female from her Seat Pleasant home this morning but despite the very best...
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New Smoke Alarm Reminder
New Smoke Alarm Law Reminder A new state law aimed at reducing home fire deaths went into effect on July 1, 2013. It requires replacement of any battery-only operated smoke alarm that is more...
View ArticleCause of Fire and Identity of Deceased from Lorraine Drive 11-15-2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOJust before 12:30 pm, Wednesday, November 15th, firefighters were alerted to a house fire with two...
View ArticleFirefighter Found Guilty of a Felony
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Prince Georges County Firefighter has been found guilty of a felony in Charles County, Maryland.A Charles...
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December Safety Tips
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFirst things first and that is SAFETY FIRST!!! This day is a reminder to test your smoke and carbon...
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Fire Chief Challenges PGFD Personnel for "Toys for Tots"
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has once again served with other Prince George-s County Public Safety agencies and the United States Marine Corps Reserve for...
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PGPD Officer Needs Help
Brothers and Sisters,As many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas and ring in 2018, one of our Sisters, Prince Georges County Police Officer First Class Gloria Neeld #3947, of the Criminal...
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Public Safety Deliver Holiday Gifts to Residents Displaced by Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOOn Saturday, December 23, Prince George's County Fire Chief Ben Barksdale led a contingent of public safety...
View ArticleChristmas Message From Fire Chief Barksdale
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Day filled with love, joy, and laughter. As this holiday comes to a close I want to thank D shift and the many Volunteers who served our residents and visitors...
View ArticleFreezing Temperatures - Staying Healthy and Safe Advice
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOFreezing temperatures apparently will usher the week prior to our 2018 New Year and beyond this year. We...
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