MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services
Department is inviting members of our media to participate in a morning of
training like a firefighter.
Firefighters have been utilizing a mostly abandoned mall to hone their skills of search and rescue, use of tools and learning new techniques. Now, it’s the medias opportunity to wear a
firefighters protective gear, breath air from breathing apparatus, search for a
trapped victim in a non-toxic smoke filled room and use a thermal imaging
camera to “see” through the smoke and watch silhouettes of firefighters search
a room.
We place “safety first” and we don’t like to see anyone get
hurt. There is no actual fire, no heat;
just non-toxic smoke. You can still
observe operations while wearing your civilian clothes in a room charged with
non-toxic smoke. The smoke is so thick
you will be challenged to see your hand placed in front of your face. Firefighters will be assigned to all participants
to help ensure your safety.
Our time at the Market Place Project will be drawing to a
close shortly. This is medias opportunity to gain valuable insight to a day in the life of a
firefighter. We invite all disciplines
of media; reporters, photographers, videographers, assignment desk, editors,
producers, writers, anchors and interns.
Anyone and everyone is welcome.
If possible, call Mark E. Brady, if you are able to attend.
If possible, call Mark E. Brady, if you are able to attend.
WHAT: Media Day
at the Market Place Project
WHEN: Wednesday,
March 25, 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
WHERE: 15505
Annapolis Road, Bowie
Enter
Parking lot off of Superior Lane and look for PGFD
WHO: Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor along
with many Prince George’s County Firefighter/Medics
Plenty of photo
ops, interviews and sights you have never seen before in a controlled and safe environment.
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