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
(EMS) Department was recently notified that one of our personnel from the Office
of the County Fire Marshal was selected to attend the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Certified Explosives Specialist
(CES) Program. The ATF received nearly 100
applications for just 8 open positions in the class. The East region of
the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board (NBSCAB) reviewed
the applications and selected Shajahan K. Jagatiani to attend the
training.
Fire Captain Jagatiani is a 21-year member of the Prince
George’s County Fire/EMS Department. He has spent the last 12 ½ years
assigned to the Office of the Fire Marshal as an Investigator and is currently
serving as the Departments Bomb Squad Commander.
Hugh A. O’Connor, Bomb Tech Manager at the ATF National
Center for Explosives Training and Research in Huntsville, Alabama, commented
on Jagtiani selection by saying, “It certainly says something that the regional
board members selected you to attend this two-year, intensive program.“
Certified Explosives Specialists (CES) are ATF’s primary
resource in explosives-related matters. CESs are special agents who are highly trained in
explosives investigations, the disposal of explosive materials, and all facets
of the commercial explosives industry. To learn more about the CES Program, click here.
Prince George’s County Fire
Chief Marc S. Bashoor stated, “Congratulations are in order for Shajahan
Jagtiani on his selection and for his commitment to safety for everyone in
Prince George’s County. This selection is an example of the professional,
experienced and talented personnel in our Department. I wish him
continued success in this very competitive class.”
There are about 469 Public Safety Bomb Squads in the
Country. The Prince George’s County Bomb Squad is one of just 8% that are
supervised by a fire department.
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| Fire Captain Jagtiani oversees set-u for a danger of fireworks demo |
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| Fire Captain Jagtiani observes exercise where explosives are involved |
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