MEDIA ADVISORY - (Press Conference) - Over $3 Million in New Life-Saving EMS Equipment Ready to Hit the Streets

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 recently accepted the delivery of $3.3 million worth of new life-saving EMS equipment.  The new equipment will be used on fire/EMS units throughout the County ensuring that we can deliver the highest quality of medical care to our residents.

The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department responds to about 142,000 calls for service each year.  80% of those calls are for EMS related incidents.

The equipment will be on display and demonstrations provided prior to the equipment being distributed.

WHAT:      Press Conference to display and demonstrate new EMS equipment.

WHEN:     Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 12:00 Noon

WHERE:   St. Joseph's Fire/EMS Station, 2901 St. Joseph's Drive, Springdale

WHO:       Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor and Firefighter/Medics