Fire & EMS

Fire/EMS

We promote safety and provide the highest quality of fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, and community outreach programs.

Our Mission and Vision

Fire/EMS Staffing Updates

With staff shortages and a busy summer, we are working to make sure peak times are covered. Funding plans also include 150 new firefighters in the upcoming fiscal year.

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Beltsville Fire Station

Learn about our investment in the safety of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Station and our efforts to keep all career and volunteer staff safe while we repair the facility.

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Emergency Services Command

Support Services Command

Administrative Services Command

Volunteer Services Command

Office of Community Engagement

Fire/EMS Highlights

Volunteer Recruitment

Over 1,000 dedicated volunteers are on the front lines of the fire and EMS service in Prince George’s County. We are neighbors helping neighbors — and you can join us.

Career Recruitment

The Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is the sixteenth busiest fire department in the United States and the largest in the State of Maryland.

Fire/EMS News and Announcements

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Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Bomb Squad Assists the United States Park Police

March 24, 2026 March 24, 2026

Press Release

Acting County Executive's Statement on Death of Montgomery County Firefighter During Joint Response

January 11, 2025 January 13, 2025

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State-Wide Burn Ban

November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024

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Upcoming Fire/EMS Events

June 27, 2026

Coming Soon... Camp Trailblazers

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Fire & Emergency Medical Services Leadership

Chief Thelmetria Michaelides

Fire Chief

We are proud to welcome Thelmetria “Meme” Michaelides as our new Fire Chief – the first African American female bomb technician in the County and State of Maryland, and a lifelong public safety leader.

Starting in the fire service in 1987, Chief Michaelides has blazed trails, broken barriers, and built a legacy of service. With her unmatched experience, she will lead the PGFD to greater success.

Fire & Emergency Medical Services