Each year the American Legion awards public safety officials at the county, district and state levels. The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is proud to announce that two of our members are recipients of awards at both the county and district levels. It is anticipated that one of the recipients will also receive the State of Maryland award.
The Prince George’s County Council of the American Legion, Department of Maryland, Inc., selected Paramedic Pamela J. Graham as the American Legion, Prince George’s County and the Southern Maryland District Council “2010 Career EMS of the Year.”
Additionally, Fire Fighter/Medic (Acting) Captain James M. Jiron was selected as the American Legion, Prince George’s County and the Southern Maryland District Council “2010 Career Fire Fighter of the Year.
The award notification letters state, “Paramedic Graham and Captain Jiron have an impressive resume, and their service to your department and to Prince George’s County is outstanding.” The pair will receive their awards at two functions; one will be held for the county level and the other for the district level.”
The EMS and Fire Fighter of the Year awards will be presented Monday, April 11, 2011, at the Prince George’s County Council meeting at the Greenbelt American Legion Post #136, 6900 Greenbelt Road in Greenbelt. Post #136’s phone number is 301-345-0136. The awards will be presented at the start of the meeting, 7:30 P.M. A meal will be served at 6:30 P.M., prior to the ceremony. Members of the Fire/EMS Department command staff and Paramedic Graham’s and Acting Captain Jiron’s family, friends and co-workers who are planning to attend the ceremony are requested to arrive at Post #136 no later than 6:15 P.M.
The Southern Maryland District Career EMS and Firefighter of the Year awards will be presented to Paramedic Graham and Captain Jiron on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the District Council meeting at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post #82, 6330 North Crain Highway in La Plata. Post #82’s phone number is 301-934-8221. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the meeting, which begins at 1 P.M. Please plan to arrive no later than 1:45 P.M. A meal will be served promptly following the ceremony. Again, Fire/EMS command staff and the families, friends, and co-workers of Paramedic Graham and Acting Captain Jiron are welcome to attend the ceremony.
Fire Fighter/Medic Captain James M. Jiron was selected for his actions in September 2010. While off-duty and without hesitation or concern for his own safety, he prevented injuries and perhaps saved two lives in Woodstock, Virginia. Captain Jiron entered a burning home, where he alerted and removed two occupants who were unaware their home was on fire. He was also recently selected as the Knight of Columbus Fire Fighter of the Year for 2010 and is under consideration for a Fire/EMS Department Valor Award. Acting Captain Jiron is currently assigned to College Park Fire/EMS Station #812. 
Paramedic Graham was selected for her exceptional performance in 2010 when she was credited with 5 “saves” within a 3-month period. It was also noted that Pam is currently enrolled in higher learning college courses, as well as avid community involvement. Paramedic Graham is also being considered for the American Legion, State of Maryland “2010 EMS of the Year” award. She is currently assigned to the Paramedic Unit at Clinton Fire/EMS Station #825.
Acting Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor commented, “The performance of our men and women of the Fire/EMS Department never cease to amaze me. Our personnel, career and volunteer, on a daily basis provide the very best fire and EMS to the citizens of Prince George’s County. I am pleased that an organization like the American Legion not only recognizes these high qualities in our personnel, but also takes time to acknowledge them. The actions of Graham and Jiron reflect favorably upon them both personally and professionally, as well as on the entire Fire/EMS Department.”
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