The Fit Test Eligibility list has been updated as of 1200 noon 6/29/2009.

Attached is a copy of that list.

 
 
A REMINDER FOR ALL FIRE COMPANIES OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUTY:
 
THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE FIRE COMMISSION WILL BE WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 AT 1930 HOURS AT THE FIRE SERVICES BUILDING (6820 WEBSTER STREET, LANDOVER HILLS, MD)
 
PLEASE HAVE THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY EXECUTED AND HAVE YOUR FIRE COMPANY RESPRESENTATIVE BRING IT WITH THEM ON OR BEFORE THE NOMINATION MEETING HELD ON JULY 1, 2009 
 
(THE CORPORATE SEAL MUST BE IMPRINTED ON THE CERTIFACTE OF AUTHORITY)

IT HAS NOW BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THE VOLUNTEER RECRUIT SCHOOL SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23, 25TH AND 27TH WILL BE HELD AT:
 
 BLADENSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT  (CO. 09) TRAINING BUILDING.  
THIS IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO CO. 09-  
THE ADDRESS IS : 4213 EDMONSTON ROAD, BLADENSBURG, MD  20710.
 
 VOLUNTEER RECRUIT SCHOOL WILL START AT 7:00 P.M., ON JUNE 23, 2009.  
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TIME FOR THE CLASS. 
ALSO, IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL IF YOU BRING A COPY OF YOUR (IS 700) AND YOUR CPR CARD (IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE).  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 301-583-1914.
 

 The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department provided our annual support for the Andrews AFB Joint Services Open House.  The Mid-May Open House event attracts thousands of visitors each year and the Department is proud to be able to provide assistance.  The Chief of the Andrews AFB Fire Emergency Services, Paul L. Pitrat, stated, “Your participation illustrates the support Andrews Fire Emergency Services receives from the communities throughout each day.  Prince George's Fire/EMS was an enormous contributor with equipment/apparatus and personnel.”

Chief Pitrat, in a written statement to Prince George’s County Acting Fire Chief Eugene A. Jones, spoke highly of the special assistance provided by Fire Commission member Janet Demeritt by stating, “She did a fantastic job coordinating your support this year, she was the key pillar that ensured 100s of multi-million dollar aircraft and initial estimates of over 100,000 spectators were provided Fire/EMS support throughout the show.”

Fire Chief Jones stated, “We are proud to provide support and assistance to the emergency services personnel of Andrews Air Force Base, their visitors and, as always, the citizens and residents of Prince George’s County.”

There will be a Volunteer Recruit School (VRS) in-station portion Train the Trainer
at the Fire Services Building on April 24, 2009 at 1900 hours. 
 
The class is for personnel to be cleared to sign off on new members going through the VRS class.
 
Please e-mail Commissioner Mattison @ firecomish4@gmail.com.
You must have a confirmation e-mail to attend.
There will be no walk-ins allowed at this time.
 
We will be giving preference to the companies that have not had a representative attend a previous class.
 
PREREQUISTES ARE:
Minimum of 3 years in a Volunteer Company in Prince George’s County.
M.F.R.I – Instructor 1 card (preferably non-EMS due to teaching fire skills)
Recommendation from Company Chief or President
 
Deadline to register is Wednesday April 22, 2009.
 
Any questions please contact Commissioner Mattison
 

The April / May 2009 Volunteer Recruit School Classroom portion (V.R.S.) Classes will be as follows:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1900 hrs.  Session 1

Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 1900 hrs.  Session 2

Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 0800 hrs. Session 3

All of these classes will be held at the PGFTA (9190 Commo Rd. Cheltenham)

Note:  Session 2 is the infectious control portion of VRS.
 
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED!!! 
THERE WILL BE NO WALK-IN STUDENTS ALLOWED. 
THIS INCLUDES STUDENTS FOR JUST INFECTIOUS CONTROL!!!

Please have the company training officer contact Nancy Roberts (301)583-1914 to get registered for the classes.
 
Also, training officers have students complete FEMA NIMS online training classes IS 100(a) and IS 700(a) and bring A COPY to class with them.
 
Deadline to be registered is Friday April 24, 2009, so we can get an accurate head count.

The March 2009 Volunteer Recruit School Classroom portion (V.R.S.) Classes will be as follows:

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1900 hrs.  Session 1

Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1900 hrs.  Session 2

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 0800 hrs. Session 3

All of these classes will be held at the PGFTA (9190 Commo Rd. Cheltenham)

Note:  Session 2 is the infectious control portion of VRS.

Please have the company training officer contact Nancy Roberts (301)583-1914 to get registered for the classes.

The new process for the annual refresher of infectious control has been put online through the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Training Academy. This process is ONLY for personnel who have already completed the Prince George’s County initial infectious control class given during the Volunteer Recruit School (VRS).  
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/PublicSafety/Fire-EMS/about/infectiouscontrol.asp
Follow the directions on the screen and this must done with the notification of an immediate supervisor before starting the class, unless being completed as a station drill then your supervisor will review the process with you.
For new members with no training or new members with prior training and not affiliated with Prince George’s County must still complete the VRS portion of infectious control which is the second day of VRS which also includes a fire fighter safety and health class.

Per All Fire and EMS Personnel Memo # 09-05

Dated February 6, 2009:

Fit test appointments will be made with the B/A Technician and Apparatus Maintenance.

Appointment hours are as follows:

Monday and Wednesdays          0730 - 1430

Tuesday and Thursdays             0900 - 1630

Fridays       NO FIT TESTS

Saturday February 21, 2009       0730 - 1430

Beginning in March the first Saturday on the month from 0730 -  1430

Everyone must call ahead to confirm that they are fit test eligible and to make the appointment.

More to follow about fit test eligible. 

Click on header to get to see Memo #09-05

We are having Volunteer Recruit School (VRS) Train the Trainer for the In-station portion of VRS.

This class is scheduled for Friday January 16, 2009 at the Fire Services Building (FSB) training room at 1900 hours.  

Please check the website this week just in case we have to move the class or cancel it. 

Please send an e-mail to Commissioner Mattison @ firecomish4@gmail.com if you plan to attend. So we can get an attendance count for the Cd's to give out.  Walk-ins will be taken but may not get in due to space in the Training Room (Capacity of 25)  Signed up personnel get preference.

Prerequisites are:  Minimum of 3 years service in your Volunteer Company in Prince George's County, Instructor 1 and preferably non-EMS due to teaching fire skills.

Also, please e-mail Commissioner Mattison if you have any questions.