Volunteer Paramedic Ambulance 849 Placed In Service MARCH 08 - On Monday February 22nd, the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) and the Prince George's Fire and EMS Department (PGFD) placed its first all Volunteer Paramedic Ambulance in service. This Paramedic Ambulance, staffed by a paramedic and specially trained EMT-B, allows for a greater coverage of Advanced Life Support (ALS) service to the citizens of Prince George's County while allowing volunteer paramedics ... (Full Story)

College Park Golf Tournament FEBRUARY 21 - The College Park Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a golf tournament on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the University of Maryland Golf Course. Please visit the tournament or department websites for more information on how to register as a player or sponsor. http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/14335-cpvfd/ http://www.cpvfd.org/ ... (Full Story)

Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Softball Tournament FEBRUARY 21 - LAPGCVFRA Softball Tournament The Ladies Aux. to the Prince Georges Co. Vol. Fire and Rescue Assn. will be hosting a Spring Softball Tournament in Laurel at McCollough Fields (8th and Montgomery Streets)on April 17th and 18th. The tournament will follow a one pitch format and must have a minimum of 8 teams. Entry Fee: 150.00 per team. All teams are welcome and must sign up by April 10th ***This ... (Full Story)

The Deadly Combo: CO & Children DECEMBER 22 - ANNOUNCING R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Evening EMS Educational Broadcast The Deadly Combo: CO & Children Karen O'Connell, MD, FAAP Children's National Medical Center/ George Washington University Dennis Wood, MS, NREMT-P Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, Major Wednesday, January 6, 2010 7:00-9:00pm Broadcasting from: First Floor Auditorium- Shock Trauma R.S.V.P. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Association to Host 88th Annual Convention NOVEMBER 12 - I am pleased to report that last evening the body of the Association voted to host the annual convention for 2010. It is my hope that getting away from the traditional way of thinking will prove positive as we move forward in the years to come. I have asked Second Vice President Glenn Sherman to serve as "Chairman" for the convention. Planning will take place immediately and will be our goal to make ... (Full Story)

Special Tribute Story and Pictures NOVEMBER 01 - On Saturday, October 31, 2009, the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association honored five individuals who have provided more than 50 years of service each to their respective companies, and who continue to participate in the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association. Each of these distinguished gentlemen received a citation from the State of Maryland, a flag that ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Five Honorees

Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Roundtable Video OCTOBER 30 - The Prince George's County Maryland Fire/EMS Department has produced a video in conjunction with PGCVF&RA for volunteer recruitment and retention. Fire Chief Eugene A. Jones held a roundtable discussion on the success of several stations in recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMT's. This video will be used to share their ideas in hopes of enhancing recruitment efforts to all of our ... (Full Story)

Pictures of the 2009 PGCVF&RA Convention OCTOBER 13 - NEW PICTURES ADDED OCT 13th!! It's Convention time again! Below you will see a link to pictures of the 2009 PGCVF&RA Annual Convention. *Day 1: Drivers Rodeo and Field Events* Pictures Taken by Jennifer Underwood http://picasaweb.google.com/junderwoodphoto/Day1FieldGames?feat=directlink Pictures Taken By Amber Reamy http://picasaweb.google.com/LilLucy0715/Convention09Day1?feat=email# *Thursday: ... (Full Story & Photos)