Clinton Man Dies from Burn Injuries
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department regretfully announces the death of a man that...
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PGFD Firefighter/Medics Deliver on Christmas Eve
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady. Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThroughout the month of December, members of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department participated in several...
View ArticlePGFD Recommended 2019 "Safe Home and Family" Resolutions
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOAre you having difficulty in choosing your 2019 New Year Resolutions??? The combined career,...
View ArticleFirefighters Returned to Full Duty Pending Additional Review
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. 240-508-7930The actions of two firefighters on the scene of a Capitol Heights house fire have been...
View ArticleRiverdale Church Fire with Civilian Fatality
MEDIA CONTACT; Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIOJust before 2:30 am, Saturday, January 12th, a 911 caller reported smoke coming from the roof...
View ArticleShovel Snow Safely or better yet - not at all!!!
Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIOThis weekend’s storm is certainly living up to the forecast. High snow totals are being...
View ArticleStay Warm Safely - Dangerous Cold Temperatures in the Forecast
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Public Information Officer, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO and @PGFDNewsDangerously cold temperatures are in our forecast and your Prince George's...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Prince George's Public Safety Assist in Food Delivery for...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIO @PGFDNewsThe Prince George’s County Public Safety Assistance Program (PSAP) has accepted a generous donation of...
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PGFD Orders New Fire/EMS Apparatus
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO @PGFDNewsPrince George's County Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale is proud to announce a significant purchase of...
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Fire/EMS and Police Department Conduct Interagency Initiative
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOThe Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department and Prince George’s County Police Department interact daily to solve...
View ArticleCouple Saved by Firefighters from Burning Boulevard Heights Home
MEDIA CONTACT, Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO @PGFDNEWSFirefighters rescued a couple from their burning Boulevard Heights home Sunday evening. Just before...
View ArticleLaurel Couple Rescued From House Fire
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIOPrince George's County Firefighters responded to a house fire this morning and rescued two occupants from inside...
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IAFF Local 1619 Peer Support Program Awarded Unit Citation.
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, PGFD Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIOThe IAFF Local 1619 Peer Support program received the highest award the Department bests upon a group on March...
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PGFD Haz-Mat Team Train for Weapons of Mass Destruction Detection
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOPrince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Hazardous Materials Technicians participate in sampling training...
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PGFD Fire Investigator Graduates Police Academy with Distinction
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, PGFD Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIOA Prince George's County Firefighter/Medic joined the County Police Basic Training Academy Class 138 in order...
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PGFD Chillum Personnel Recognized for Historic Preservation by DAR
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIOPerhaps you may recall the story from May 2018 when a shift of Prince George's County Firefighters took it upon...
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PGFD Captain Receives Emergency Services Award from Fire Chief
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930MEBrady@co.pg.md.us. @PGFDPIO Fire Chief Benjamin Barksdale presented an Emergency Services Award and Meritorious Service Coin to...
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PGFD Hosts Training for K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Careby: PGFD Assistant Fire Chief Michael MarinoPrince George's County Fire/EMS Department recently hosted area Police K-9 Handlers and Tactical EMS Operators to...
View ArticlePrince George’s County Firefighters Prioritize Performance & Wellness
O2X Human Performance to provide training and education for local firefighters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 1, 2019 O2X Contact: Alison Levy, 303-506-2943 or ali@o2x.com Prince George’s County, MD --...
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