Caught on camera: Maryland fire engine struck at crash scene early today. It happened to Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Engine 830 on Route 50 near Route 410 around 3:00 a.m.
From @PGFDNews on Facebook:
PGFD Engine 830 (Landover Hills) was struck by a vehicle this morning while providing barrier protection on RT50 EB at Veterans Pkwy. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. Move over for emergency vehicles…it’s the law.
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We are excited to advertise a position within the PGFD Apparatus Maintenance Shop. The Fire Apparatus Heavy Mechanic III position is open! Please click on the link to view the position and apply!!!
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Approx 1:31pm Paramedic Ambulance 806 was en route to an emergency when it was involved in a MVC at Landover Rd & Technology Way in Largo & overturned. 2 PGFD members & the driver of civilian vehicle transported from the scene w/serious but not life threatening injuries.
Fire Apparatus Accident, 1055 pm, Good Luck Rd/Kenilworth Ave. While responding to a structure fire, PGFD’s Truck 812 from the College Park station overturned. All six firefighters onboard were transported to hospitals w/minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved.
Mechanics tightening up everything on our 2017 Enforcers for the Fire Technician Test next week.
Engine 805 with 92,000 miles
Engine 821 with 79,000 miles
Engine 842 with 105,000 miles
No easy miles at any of these busy companies….
The month of September is here and our Truck 832 is the featured rig on the @PierceMfg calendar! It is a 107’ rear mount Ascendant Enforcer rig.
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New 2023 @PierceMfg@KenworthTruckCo Tanker ready to be assigned to Station 820.
3000 gallon tank
220" Wheelbase
1000 GPM Hale Fire Pump
@WhelenEng
@HiVizLEDs
Air ride rear suspension
Disc brakes front and rear
31' 6" Overall Length
3 remote dumps
Video from 6/15 Beltway incident where PGFD PA 821 was struck by a tractor trailer that plowed through an accident. 2 firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the hospital. Slow Down and Move Over! It’s the law and our safety depends on your actions
Final outfitting on new Tanker 820 is coming close to being finished! In the station and training regime starts around July 1st. More to come on this new rig for @PGFDNews@KenworthTruckCo@PierceMfg#3000gallons
1st of 7 new Battalion Buggies went in service today! 2023 @ChevyTrucks Tahoe with @WhelenEng emergency lighting. Plastix Plus console, Rockland Command Cabinet and local company IGS from Crofton did graphics. @PGFDNews Great partners!