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.
LOSAP
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.