MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930, mebrady@co.pg.md.us
Members
of the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department
are preparing for a busy weekend and it has nothing to do with responding to
nearly 400 calls for service every day.
The weekend after Labor Day in the County has always been busy with
events, games and community outreach.
All of these events are open to the public and everyone is welcome to
spend some time with your career, civilian and volunteer members of the
Fire/EMS Department. Some of these
events require an admission charge, please, check the event websites for
additional information.
From
September 6th through 9th the Annual Prince George’s County Fair will be held in Upper Marlboro.
Fire/EMS staff will be on hand in the Government area of the fairgrounds
to greet you and provide you with fire safety and injury prevention
material. You can also obtain
information on how to become a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical
technician. Click on the link above for additional information about times and admission charges.
On
Saturday, September 8th, fire
service members, their families and members of the general public will convene
at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, at the National Harbor to
climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers. Some use air pack or
carry hoses; many are in full turn-out gear; others are accompanied by rescue
dogs. Each climber carries the photograph and biographical sketch of a
firefighter who was lost on September 11, 2001.
Not “up” to running stairs?? A
3-mile walk will also be held to honor our fallen heroes. A donation to participate is required. All donations will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. For both events, the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is not a race, but an
opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who selflessly gave
their lives so that others might live. Click on this link above to pre-register on-line or on-site registration opens at 7:00 am.
In September, during the week after
Labor Day, over seventy teams of firefighters and paramedics will come together
from across North America to play softball and raise money to fight
neuromuscular diseases. The International Association of Fire Fighters MDA Softball Tournament is hosted by IAFF Local 1619, Prince George’s County
Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association. It is the largest
gathering of firefighters and paramedics outside of the International’s Biennial
Convention. Over the years this tournament has become an institution for our
union and for MDA. Besides the fun, sport, and camaraderie that takes place
each year as teams of fire fighters from across the U.S. and Canada gather in
Watkins Park for competitive softball, this tournament continues to provide
substantial support for MDA and Jerry's Kids.
The event is free and open to the public. Plenty of food and drinks are sold with
profits benefiting MDA.
The event will be held at:
Watkins Regional Park - Largo, Maryland
301 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD
Friday September 7, at Noon with
opening ceremonies at 6:15 p.m. through Sunday September 9, at 5:00 p.m.
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