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 is proud to partner with the
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) to host eight firefighters from
Saudi Arabia Aramco for a fellowship training program.
Fire Chief Benjamin M.
Barksdale stated, “This unique opportunity to host this cohort is a great
compliment to our Department and again connects us with other international
fire service agencies.”
This IAFC managed fellowship
program was recently completed in the San Diego and Oklahoma City Fire
Departments, and another cohort has just started training in Rogers, Arkansas,
with all involved agencies announcing their programs as a success.
This fellowship program will
last for six (6) months, essentially entrenching the Saudi Aramco firefighters
into our fire/EMS stations for the purpose of them gaining experience from our
policies and tactics. The eight firefighters recently completed their PGFD orientation
at our Training and Leadership Academy (TLA). This experienced group of
firefighters will be assigned to specific stations across the County and will
be operating on fire apparatus, under the supervision of the individual station
officers.
Each
of the Aramco firefighters has been assigned a Fire/EMS Department mentor to
assist them with their acclimation to the United States and to Prince George’s
County.
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| Eight Saudi Arabia Aramco Firefighters display their Certificates after 3 weeks of orientation at the PGFD Fire/EMS Training Academy |
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