The department responds to more than 400 incidents a day, totaling more than 157,000 incidents a year.  Approximately 75% of...

Fire Suppression 

The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responds to approximately 200 structure fires a year...

The first official firefighting efforts in Prince George’s County came in 1742, when the Bladensburg Fire Company became the...

The Fire Chief is surrounded and supported by a team of sworn and civilian managers to help oversee the department’s daily...

Testing

In Prince George's County:

• All children aged between six months and six years should undergo a blood test for lead.
• Remind...

What is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is caused by a virus that can make individuals sick with a rash or sores (pox), often accompanied by...

COVID-19 Symptoms (CDC Update Febuary 2021)

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild...