mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
Hundreds of members of the Prince George’s County
Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department and their families are headed to
Ocean City this weekend to attend an annual convention. Firefighters, Paramedics, Auxiliary, EMT’s and Ladies Auxiliary members
will be attending the 123rd Annual Convention and
Conference of the Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) and Ladies
Auxiliary.
The MSFA Convention is
attended by thousands of career, volunteer and civilian members of the fire
service from across the State of Maryland and nearby jurisdictions.
The convention activities
will kick off in Ocean City, Maryland, on Saturday, June 20, 2015, and continue
through Friday, June 26, 2015. The convention committee has been working very
hard to create more family participation activities as a part of the weeklong
schedule of events.
The convention will offer
many informative presentations, opportunities to network with peers from around
the state, election of officers, flea market, training and
education and getting hands-on
opportunities to view new product/technology at our two exhibit halls. In addition,
there will be an awards presentations on Tuesday morning as the MSFA recognizes the
achievement, accomplishment, and dedication of many departments and individuals
within the MSFA and the Ladies Auxiliary.
A parade of fire, EMS and support units, including many from Prince
George’s County, will participate in a parade on Wednesday.
Several Prince George's County fire service leaders are anticipated to attend the MSFA Convention including; County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor, Chairman of the Fire Commission Jay Tucker and the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association President Chuck Walker.
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