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

Courage, Compassion, and Professionalism

We celebrate the graduation of the County’s newest firefighters and paramedics, Career Recruit School 67! These graduates completed a rigorous training program and are ready to save lives.

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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.

Popular Services

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.