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Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

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

Press Release - Prince George's County seal, Tara H. Jackson, Acting County Executive, Find all press releases under "News to Use" on cex.mypgc.us

LARGO, MD –  Prince George’s County is saddened by the sudden death of a Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services firefighter who collapsed while operating on the scene of a residential house fire in Prince George’s County. We are proud of the robust mutual aid agreements with our surrounding jurisdictions, as over 50 firefighters from Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and Howard County worked together on this incident.

Prince George’s County will continue to support the needs of our firefighters, the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services, and our other public safety partners during this difficult time. On behalf of Prince George’s County, I offer our condolences to the family of the fallen firefighter and continued prayers for the health and safety of all our first responders.

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For More Information:

Taylor Brown
Deputy Director of Communications
Office of the County Executive
Prince George’s County
c. 240-539-0750
tebrown1@co.pg.md.us 

Prince George’s County, Maryland

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