"Never Forget" Our County Residents that Perished on 9/11/01
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department has adopted a philosophy of “Never...
View Article2018 Fire Chiefs Special Achievement Awards
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOTwo very deserving career members of the Fire/EMS Department were presented with 2018 Fire Chiefs Special...
View ArticleLanham House Fire with Civilian Fatality - Crelin Place
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOAn adult female was removed from a burning Lanham house fire late Saturday night by firefighters. At...
View ArticlePGFD - "Remember the day so we will never forget September 11, 2001"
A recurring article that will be posted every year around the anniversary of September 11 with memories from anyone within our Fire/EMS Department.  Remember the Day so we will Never ForgetSeptember...
View ArticleFire/EMS Personnel Graduate PGPD Basic SWAT School
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokepserson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOArticle by Michael J. Marino, Assistant Fire ChiefOn September 7th, 2018 two Prince George’s County...
View ArticlePGFD Tips for Before the Storm
PGFD Tips for Before the StormMEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930mebrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOBEFORE THE STORM:An approaching storm system could impact our normal way of...
View ArticlePGFD Battalion Chief Deployed for Hurricane Florence
Jon Bender, a Battalion Chief with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is currently deployed for Hurricane Florence to South Carolina as part of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response...
View ArticleLaurel Rescue Squad Volunteer Awarded for Actions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOA Laurel Rescue Squad Volunteer member was recognized for his life-saving actions. Scott Globerman,...
View ArticleLocal Volunteer Fire Department Participates in Relief Effort for Hurricane...
September 13, 2018FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Hogs and Heroes Foundation in cooperation with the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office and Sunset Cycles announce a...
View ArticleSilver Hill Crew Receives Emergency Services Award
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOPrince George's County Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale and Deputy Fire Chief Brian J. Frankel recently...
View ArticlePGFD Tactical Medic Program
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOThe Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department "Tactical Medic" program was...
View ArticleUS Senator Cardin to Visit College Park Volunteer Fire Department on Monday...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESEPTEMBER 23, 2018CONTACTS: TIM ZINK 410-962-4436/SUE WALITSKY 202-224-4524Â MEDIA ADVISORYÂ TOMORROW:Â Cardin in College Park to Discuss National Politics with UMD Students, Present...
View Article9-Year-Old is an Inspiration for PGFD and Belgium Firefighter - Making...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOBelgium Firefighter Johnny Beernaert and Angelina O'Steen at her lemonade stand at National Harbor on...
View ArticlePGFD Fire Prevention Open Houses
The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show that if you have a reported fire in your home, you are more likely to die today than you were a few decades ago. This...
View ArticleLoved One of PGFD Cancer LODD Firefighter Shares Her Story
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOFirefighter/Medic Captain Christopher Hill passed away on July 21, 2016, from cancer. His service included...
View ArticleFort Washington Female in Critical Condition After House Fire - Old Palmer Road
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOFirefighters located and removed a female occupant out of her burning Fort Washington house on Thursday...
View ArticleNew Carrollton 3-Alarm Apartment Fire Cause is Arson - Suspect Identified and...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us   @PGFDPIOPersonnel from the Fire/EMS Department Office of the Fire Marshal have determined a 3-alarm fire in New...
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