Fire Commission
The Fire Commission is composed of nine (9) Prince George’s County residents, including five (5) volunteer commissioners, two (2) career commissioners, and two (2) resident commissioners. In accordance with the provisions of the County Charter, the Fire Commission must annually formulate a capital budget, a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan, and a current expense budget for all volunteer fire companies for the expenditures of public funds. The budgets and Capital Improvement Program, together with appropriate justification, must be submitted to the County Executive. The Commission also provides operational and administrative support of Volunteer Fire Companies, including operation and maintenance of individual fire stations and equipment; and the purchase of fire suppression and rescue apparatus. Incentive programs are also implemented to recruit and retain members.
Fire Commission is seeking applicants (1/2026)
The Prince George’s County Fire Commission has four (4) upcoming vacancies for Fire Commissioners whose terms expired on June 30, 2025, including two (2) Volunteer Fire Commissioner positions, one (1) Career Fire Commissioner position, and one (1) Resident Fire Commissioner position.
For interested members who wish to apply to serve on the Fire Commission, please select the position below; the hyperlink will take you to the application.
To be considered for the position, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Any Volunteer Member of a funded Volunteer Fire/EMS Corporation may submit a succinct resume and letter of interest to the Office of the Fire Chief for consideration for a Volunteer Fire Commissioner position. The President of the eligible corporation and the President of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (PGCVFRA) may submit letters of recommendation or endorsement for any of the candidates.
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Any Career Member (active or retired) may submit a succinct resume and a letter of interest to the Office of the Fire Chief for consideration for a Career Fire Commissioner position. The President of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1619, may submit a letter of recommendation or endorsement for any of the candidates.
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Any County resident may submit a succinct resume and letter of interest to the Office of the Fire Chief to be considered for a Resident Fire Commissioner position. The Presidents of the PGCVFRA and IAFF Local 1619, may submit letters of recommendation or endorsement for any of the candidates. A Resident Commissioner shall have no current or past personal or business affiliation with the Fire/EMS Department, the Union, or Volunteer Fire/EMS Corporations, and shall not have immediate family members with said affiliation.
Resumes, letters of interest, and letters of recommendation or endorsement for these vacancies are due to the Office of the Fire Chief no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Length of Service Award Program
Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for Prince George's County, Maryland, is explained on the Fire Commission website and in Section 11-328 of the Prince George's County Code of Ordinances.
If you are a current recipient of LOSAP and you believe there is a discrepancy in your monthly award, you are encouraged to email the Fire Commission Office at firecommission@co.pg.md.us or go to the Fire Commission's LOSAP page and fill out the LOSAP Discrepancy Form on the bottom of the page.
Fire Commission Meeting & Agendas *
* NOTE: All Public Meetings may be audio and visually recorded. The recording may be provided in lieu of written meeting minutes in Compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting's Act.