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NIOSH to Conduct Investigation into Pen Mar Explosion MAY 13 - At the request of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Prince George's County Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be working with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department in investigating and reviewing a natural gas explosion that occurred at the Penn-Mar Shopping Center on Thursday, ... (Full Story & Photos)

NIOSH Investigators on the Scene

Several Members Injured in Natural Gas Explosion MAY 08 - At 12:54 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2009, Prince George's County Firefighters were dispatched to the Penn-Mar Shopping Center, a large 1-story strip mall, in the 3400 Block of Donnell Drive in Forestville, for the investigation of a strong odor of natural gas inside the businesses. Forty-five people were evacuated from five stores and firefighters then started ventilation efforts and called for assistance ... (Full Story & Photos)

Numerous Members Honored at Public Safety Valor Awards MAY 03 - The Prince George's County Public Safety Valor Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday April 28th. Firefighters and Paramedics as well as Police Officers, Sheriff Deputies, Corrections Officers and Public Safety Communications Dispatchers were honored with Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals of Valor of Honor for their actions during emergency incidents in 2008. The Officers and Members of the Prince George's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Golfers Tee Up For Colea Benevolent Fund MAY 03 - On June 1, 2009, golfers will tee off for the 15th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Major Frank J. Colea Benevolent Fund. The event will be held at Bowie Golf and Country Club. The golf outing is a very festive event as retired members, active members and friends of the fire service mingle throughout the day renewing acquaintances and making new friends. The Frank Colea Benevolent Fund was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Brother Daniel McGown Released From Burn Unit APRIL 14 - The medical condition of Brother Daniel McGown continues to improve to the point that he has been released earlier than anticipated the Burn Unit. This will enable him to obtain much needed rest and to fight off infection within the comfortable surrounding of home. His recovery and rehabilitation will require many more visits to the Burn Unit on an out patient basis. Still dealing with an airway ... (Full Story & Photos)

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