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Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Statement on Former Volunteer Arson Convictions

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PGFD 2016 Run Statistics

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Bomb Technician is one of the most sought after positions in our Department and is perhaps the most difficult to attain. The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department’s Bomb Squad is one of 480 accredited squads throughout the country. Of that number, approximately 50 are operated by fire departments. The Fire/EMS Department’s Bomb Squad covers events and areas outside the realm of a firefighter’s usual duties. Before being considered as a member of the Bomb Squad you must first be a Fire Investigator. This duty entails passing a thorough background check and additional training. Prince George’s County Fire Investigators are a highly experienced and talented group that has received several awards for their work including the arrest and conviction of two serial arsonists. It is considered an honor to serve among the men and women that have earned the reputation for being among the best arson investigative group in the country. Before an individual...

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