Kris DeMattia

Capitan for the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, Station 829 in Silver Hill. MD born and raised.

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

The A-Shift crew from #PGFD Station 826/District Heights takes Truck 826 on it’s first ever dispatch. Truck 826 was placed in service this morning & responded to a kitchen fire in Clinton as the second due truck company this afternoon. #ServiceIsTheMission

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

Approx 9:26am #PGFD units were dispatched to the 4100 block of Maidstone Pl in Ft Washington for a reported structure fire. On scene crews found a 2-story single-family home w/fire showing. Fire is out. No injuries/transports. Fire Investigators on scene.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Everything to the moon!

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

On April 15, 2016, #PGFD Lt. John E. "Skillet" Ulmschneider stepped up to serve and never returned home. We wrap our arms around his family and loved ones. We honor his life. We never forget.
#PGFDRemembers

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

#29er #26Battalion @mvfd27 🔥

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

Arrival footage and update on this afternoon’s townhouse fire on Keating St. in Silver Hill: 2 firefighters who suffered burn injuries have been released from hospital. Fire Investigators estimate property damage at $200K. Cause and origin still under investigation. Case is open.

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

Approx 5:51am, #PGFD units responded to 11100 blk of Tippett Rd in Clinton for a house fire. On scene, crews found a 1-story single-family home w/fire showing thru roof; heavy fire throughout home. All occupants accounted for. Bulk of fire is out. Fire Investigators en route

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

Approx 8:17am, #PGFD units were dispatched to 3600 blk of Community Dr. in District Heights for a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found an end of row townhouse with a fire in the attic. Crews evacuated 4 occupants. Fire is out. Working on hot spots. No injuries. (More)

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

Update from Townhouse Fire in Clinton: Fire is under control. Checking for extension/working hot spots. EMS transporting 1 adult and 2 pediatric patients to hospital for evaluation. Fire Investigators en route. @PGCountyOEM en route to assist residents displaced from 4 units.

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

How to make training burns more realistic while remaining compliant... @PGFDTrainingAFC

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

"Heat Release Rate Characterization of NFPA 1403 Compliant Training Fuels," our latest peer reviewed journal article is now available online via @FireTechnology. Great read for all fire instructors/training officers! Learn more and download it here: https://t.co/7VdsiZnAuS

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

Approx 10:56pm, #PGFD units were dispatched to 4800 blk of Towne Park Rd in Suitland for a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from front door of a 2-story single-family home. Fire located in basement. Crews removed one dog from the house; provided oxygen. (More)

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

Surveillance video of this morning's (Feb.5) building explosion on Somerset Ave. in Beltsville and a synopsis from the scene with #PGFD Battalion Chief Frost. No workers or firefighters were injured. Fire investigators determine cause was accidental. Mutual aid @mcfrs @mcfrsPIO

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

We lost a giant. Describing the impact #PGFD Volunteer Operations Chief Nick Finamore ID #5 had on countless # of firefighters during 50+ years of combined Career and Volunteer service is nearly impossible. Prayers are with his family. Thank you @AACoFD for your assistance today

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

#26Battalion 3rd 🔥 for the shift

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

WORKING 3–ALARM FIRE: Approx 8:30pm, #PGFD units were dispatched to 2100 blk of Alice Ave in Oxon Hill for a building fire w/report of people trapped. Upon arrival, crews found a 3-story garden-style apt bldg with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor. (More)

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

Congratulations to @PGFDTrainingAFC on the well deserved promotion (and the new Twitter handle)! 🍻

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

Congratulations to James E. McClelland Jr. on your promotion! #PGFD #PrinceGeorgesProud

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

Congrats JMC! Still got about another 30 left in the tank 🍻

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

On Thursday, @PGFDFireChief Tiffany Green joined with members of #PGFD Station 826 - District Heights to recognize Firefighter/Technician John Michael Crissman & his 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens & residents of Prince George’s County. #PrinceGeorgesProud

[Kris DeMattia @KDemo87]

@SamVillani Congrats. 💪 work

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

VIDEO: 2-alarm apartment fire in 11-story high-rise, 4300 blk of 23rd Pkwy in Temple Hills this afternoon. Firefighters are inside a 4th flr unit where the fire was located and extinguished. #PGFD #MutualAid @ArlingtonVaFD @ffxfirerescue @AlexandriaVAFD @NavalDistWash Fire/EMS

[Ricky Riley @RickyRileyTT]

Great job by first arriving companies of the #PGFD #E823 #E820 & #T826 on this house fire today in Upper Marlboro, MD. Good Officers and good firefighters make firegrounds go smoothly. #VDCB @firenation @fireengineering @FireApparatus1

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

2020 brought new meaning to the #Frontline We sincerely thank the men and women of #PGFD and all of our mutual aid partners for your service. It's not what we do, it's who we are. Our mission is to serve. #NationalFirstRespondersDay @PGFDFireChief @IAFFLocal1619 @PGVolFRA