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Committee recommends Velmetria Michaelides as Prince George’s County fire chief, 5-0
Summary
The Health, Human Services & Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to move the appointment of acting Fire Chief Velmetria Michaelides forward after members highlighted her operational and community-outreach experience and early steps to address staffing and accreditation.
The Prince George’s County Council Health, Human Services & Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to move forward the appointment of acting Fire Chief Velmetria Michaelides to the permanent position.
The nomination, transmitted by the county executive’s office on Aug. 29, 2025, was presented by Danielle Hunter, appointment liaison in the county executive’s office, who cited Michaelides’s more than 26 years in fire service, leadership roles in operations and community outreach, and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University. Deputy B.J. Harris described Michaelides as “a leader who listens” and “a mentor” to department…
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