Appointment of Frank Underwood as the Lieutenant Colonel of the Volunteer Services Command

MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.us

Frank Underwood

A detailed press release will be posted in the near future; however, I wanted to share with everyone a memo notifying members of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department that a fourth Lieutenant Colonel has been appointed. This position will be filled by life time volunteer member Frank Underwood. His credentials speak volumes about his experience and love of the fire/EMS service.  Underwood, a resident of College Park, will take on the Deputy Fire Chief role in a newly created position of Volunteer Services Command. Additional information about Frank and his new position will be released shortly. Congratulations Frank!!!

This is the announcement sent out by Fire Chief Marc Bashoor last night:

February 1, 2012

TO: All Sworn, Civilian, and Volunteer Personnel Memo #12-07


FROM: Marc S. Bashoor, Fire Chief

RE: Appointment of Frank Underwood as the Lieutenant Colonel of the Volunteer Services Command


Effective February 13, 2012, Frank Underwood will be appointed as the
Lieutenant Colonel of the newly created Volunteer Services Command. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Frank on his appointment.

Frank brings with him over 45 years of fire service experience, including having served as
President of the Prince George’s County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (PGCVFRA)
from 2000–2001, and as the President of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA)
from 2008–2009. In addition, Frank has also served on the Prince George’s County Fire
Commission for 10 years. Frank is also a life member at both the Allentown Road Volunteer
Fire Department and Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad.

Further information on the organizational change will be announced this week.