James McClelland, Jr.

Assistant Fire Chief Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, Fire Instructor/Training Consultant ,Husband and Father.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Fire and EMS Departments from all across the mid-Atlantic gathered at the @dcfireems training academy today for an Open House and Training Roundtable. Collaboration is key to ensuring that recruits have the training and skills needed to serve in the fire service.

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

"I know you love this job and you love this career, and I just want to say congrats and thank you for pushing me in the right direction.”
The department won't be the same without you, Tommy - thank you for your 39 years of service!

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

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You will always be remembered for your hard work and dedication, Chief McClelland Sr. - thank you for your amazing 51 years of service!

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[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

@thop264 @PGFDNews Thank you.

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

Emergency Services Award...a rare honor for a high school student. As the nation celebrates #EMSWeek2020 and #EMSRecognitionDay today, we at #PGFD would like to look to our future and salute a young lifesaver. Congratulations to Fire Cadet Samarie Brackett! @PGFDFireChief

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Congratulations to the 30 PGFD members completing the IAFF Fireground Survival (FGS) Instructor train-the-trainer. Thank you to @IAFFNewsDesk and the master instructors for this great training. Thank you Chief Green @PGFDFireChief and Local 1619 @IAFFLocal1619 for your support.

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Week 3 completed for the 24 members of CRS 61. Members participated in hands on training with SCBA and ground ladders. Captain Leonard and instructor staff working hard to teach the recruits the basics. #brillanceatthebasics #PGFD

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

FF Mike Wells will also provide training about alcohol/substance abuse, resiliency, stress Managment, coping strategies and much much more. Pictured L to R, FF Melvin Batts, Tech. Tommy Smith, Capt. Sam Cappetta (ret), and FF John Radisch. 139 years of experiences combined.

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Recruits from CRS 61 received behavior health training today. Part of the Behavioral Health Curriculum is healthy coping strategies, social network and resiliency. Great discussion was had and a lot of advise was given. Coordinated by FF Mike Wells.

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

The PGFD Trainjng and Leadership Academy staff at it again. Making necessary repairs and upgrades to training props before CRS 61 starts as well as our open enrollment Truck Company Operations Hands-On classes this spring.

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Another successful company drill in the books. Today Company 805 conducting engine company/live fire exercises. #brilliancesatthebasics.

[Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department @PGFDNews]

Members of #pgfd Career Recruit School Class #61 begin their journey to becoming career Fire & EMS personnel this morning! Good luck & be safe CRS #61! #PrinceGeorgesProud

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

The PGFD Training and Leadership Academy is alway committed to the mission by training and developing all our members. Today the TLA instructors provided flashover training to member of Company 814 @BHVFD14 Contact us to schedule training. #MISSIONFIRST

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Today marks the end of a long 28 weeks of training for 30 new probationary firefighters. Congrats CRS 60. Welcome to PGFD Family!

[pgfdcadets @pgfdcadets]

AFC @FTSJimmy Stop by to speak with junior and senior

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

@chief_bailey Chief, always enjoy reading your post especially this one. I think far to often many get wrapped up in focusing on outcomes rather than the process to achieve an outcome. We generally have more control on the process rather than the outcome. Look forward more from you Chief!

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

@Kiel_Samsing Great book/ read! Plan to finish the last chapter tonight!

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

Career Recruit School (CRS) # 1 started their academy at MFRI College Park on 9/19/1971, 48 years ago. Congrats on your anniversary from PGFD Training and Leadership Academy and PGFD Chief of Training. @PGFDPIO @pgfd_training @BenBmbarksdale @ChiefDFCGreen

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

@mike1619 The progress in not going to black gear. It’s ensuring all our personnel have the best possible equipment to carry out our mission. That is the progress we have made and will continue to make.

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

18 recruits from CRS 60 received their new helmet and probationary firefighter shield. This is their last week at the academy. They received station assignments, signified by the number on back of each helmet. Congrats. @pgfd_training @PGFDPIO @ChiefDFCGreen @BenBmbarksdale

[James McClelland, Jr. @JimmyMcC_PGFD]

@mike1619 This will is the first class to receive the black helmet and black PPE. Making progress one day at time.