Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department

The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD) is a combination career/volunteer county-level agency that provides "..fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue services and community outreach programs" for residents of Prince George's County, Maryland.

According to the Firehouse Magazine 2010 Combination Fire Department Run Survey, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department covers a response area of approximately 580 miles, protects approximately 900,000 people, and has an annual operating budget of $132 million.

Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department responded to 148,506 calls in 2016 according to the 2016 National Run Survey.

With a donated budget of $27, the fire company bought a two-wheeled hand truck equipped with a barrel, pump, and hose.

[5] In May 2009, the PGFD received local media attention following a massive natural gas explosion at a Forestville stripmall.

PGFD Captain Robert Rouse (Engine 823) was one of 8 firefighters and 1 gas worker injured during the event.

The dividing line between North and South within the fire department is Pennsylvania Avenue or Maryland Route 4.

"[8] Prince George's County is unique compared to some other DC COG jurisdictions in how it staffs its fire stations.

Engine 553 in the foreground, Truck 855 in the background from the Mount Rainier and Cottage City Fire Companies, respectively
Battalions in Prince George's County
A PGFD EMS Ambulance in 2012
The Brentwood, Maryland fire station