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Home Depot Fire - Capital Heights
At around 3:30 pm, Tuesday, May 21, firefighters responded to a report of a fire inside a Home Depot Store in Capital Heights. Fire/EMS units arrived at the large, box style, 1-story home improvement...
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Fort Washington House Fire - Loughran Terrace
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930A fire that was accidental in origin caused significant damage to a Fort Washington home and displaced the family. At around 10:00 pm,...
View ArticleMemorial Day Safety Tips - Grilling and Swimming
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Memorial Day is commonly though of as the start of summer. Some schools have already started their summer recess with others closing...
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SILVER ALERT Man Found by a Compassionate Volunteer Firefighter
A couple lessons were re-inforced this afternoon in West Lanham Hills. First, Silver Alerts do work. Second, firefighters help members of the community in many different ways and often go above and...
View ArticleArrangements for Retired Fire Fighter Bernard Hoffler
Retired Fire Fighter Bernard Lamont Hoffler passed away on May 24, 2013, after battling a lengthy illness. The funeral arrangements are as follows:Funeral Service:Wednesday, May 29, 2013Viewing –...
View ArticleToday is "Safety First Day of the Month" - What You Need to Do
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Saturday, June 1, 2013, is Safety First Day of the Month!!!Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms today to ensure they are...
View ArticleSafety Investigative Team Report to be Released for Incident where 7...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.usOn February 24, 2012, just after 9:00 pm, seven firefighters were injured shortly after arriving at a fire that was...
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Recent Fires in Laurel Deemed Arson
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Two recent fires have been deemed “incendiary” and will be added to the list of fires currently under investigation in the Laurel area....
View ArticleFire/EMS Department Promotions
Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor announced the following promotions last week. These promotions were effective Sunday, June 3, 2013.Congratulations!!!- Assistant Fire Chief Paul A....
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Bladensburg Volunteers Offer $10,000 Reward for Arson Fire Info
The Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. is upping the ante in finding the person(s) responsible for an Arson fire that injured seven firefighters in February 2012.. Two of the...
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It was not up a tree but a Lexus - Firefighters rescued a cat stuck in a Lexus
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930A kitten was rescued out of a fender well of a Lexus this morning, June 4, in Landover. Fire Captain Eric C. Hurt, assigned to the...
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Career Recruit School #48 Starts
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department commenced Career Recruit School #48 on Monday, June 2, 2013. The class consists of 45 firefighter/medic recruits. On...
View ArticlePrince George's County Recognizes 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season - "Be Prepared"
THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY GOVERNMENTOFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE For Immediate Release: June 04, 2013Contact: Rhonda D. Jackson, Division Manager; Carol Terry, Public Information Officer,...
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Redskins and Baysox Provide Assistance with Home Escape Planning Contest
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Many were inspired by the words of a young student, following her escape from a fire in her Glenarden home in February of this year. She...
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Flash Flood Watch for Friday
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Prince George’s County and surrounding jurisdictions from Friday...
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2 Burned in Body Shop Explosion - Minnick Road
At about 8:00 am, Friday, June 7, firefighter/medics were alerted to a fire with possible explosion and injured workers. Fire/EMS units arrived on the scene of a 1-story commercial building in the 5300...
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Fearing the Worst and Helpless - the Family called the Fire/EMS Department -...
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930Prince George’s County Firefighter/Medics provided immense relief and joy to a Fort Washington family this afternoon. At around 4:45 pm a...
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Cheverly Resident Gives Back to Community via Fire/EMS Department
MEDIA CONTACT: Diane V. Cunningham, Assistant to the PIO, 301-883-5222On the morning of Monday, November 7, 2011, Robin McClain awoke to a chill in her home. She arose and went into her sister’s...
View ArticleRoadways Known to Flood During Heavy Rains
Areas and roadways in Prince George's County that are prone to flash flooding include:Brock Bridge Road near Laurel-Bowie Road (RT 197) LaurelAreas along Route 1 and Main Street in LaurelBaltimore Ave...
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