MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief PIO, 240-508-7930
MEBrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince George’s County
Fire/EMS Department and Prince George’s County Police Department interact
daily to solve both routine and complex emergencies for the citizens and
residents of the County. Part of effective operations is setting
expectations of the capabilities of each Department and the approach each takes
to provide excellent service delivery. Understanding these important facts
early on in the careers of firefighters, paramedics, and police officers is
critical. Recently, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department’s
Technical Services Division, led by Acting Assistant Chief Michael Marino and
his team, delivered the training course entitled “Fire Operations 101” at the
Prince George’s County Police Department’s Training and Education Division for
recruit session 139. Topics discussed included composition of the
Department, capabilities of different apparatus and personnel, command
structure, basic operations, and common misconceptions.
“This interagency initiative
to educate newly appointed members of the Fire/EMS Department and Police
Department provides an opportunity to increase awareness for all public safety
responders,” said Fire Chief Benjamin M. Barksdale. “In addition, it also
supports many of the recommendations outlined in the newly released Sharon Road Safety Investigation report.”
The training session also focused on the numerous programs where both departments integrate efficiently to share resources. Instances include the Tactical EMS program, which is one of the busiest in the nation, High Threat Medical Program (TECC) for police, fire, and EMS, and other programs. In the near future, a reciprocal “Police Operations 101” program with PGPD personnel is planned for the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS recruits covering some of the same basic topic areas. Assistant Chief Marino stated, “I have had the opportunity to complete both the police and fire academy and work on a number of interagency projects understanding these issues firsthand. Effectively comprehending each Department’s capabilities prior to an incident, from the beginning of a career, will pay dividends for our community and public safety professionals for many years to come.”
The training session also focused on the numerous programs where both departments integrate efficiently to share resources. Instances include the Tactical EMS program, which is one of the busiest in the nation, High Threat Medical Program (TECC) for police, fire, and EMS, and other programs. In the near future, a reciprocal “Police Operations 101” program with PGPD personnel is planned for the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS recruits covering some of the same basic topic areas. Assistant Chief Marino stated, “I have had the opportunity to complete both the police and fire academy and work on a number of interagency projects understanding these issues firsthand. Effectively comprehending each Department’s capabilities prior to an incident, from the beginning of a career, will pay dividends for our community and public safety professionals for many years to come.”
Fire/EMS Department’s Emergency
Operations Commander, Deputy Fire Chief Brian Frankel, stated, “By starting our
focus at the newest members of our agencies, these programs will ensure that
all of our emergency response personnel are better prepared to address the
needs of our communities. We are excited about this program as it will
continue to build a stronger and more resilient public safety team.”
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| Assistant Fire Chief Marino provides classroom instruction to police recruits on FIRE Operations 101 |
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