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County fire officials warn of staffing shortfall as EMS calls rise; FY26 budget seeks significant increase
Summary
Prince George’s County fire officials told the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee that Emergency Medical Services demand is rising, the department remains under its planned staffing complement, and the FY26 budget proposes a substantial increase to close the gap.
Prince George’s County fire officials told the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee that Emergency Medical Services demand is rising, the department remains under its planned staffing complement, and the FY26 budget proposes a substantial increase to close the gap.
Fire Chief Green introduced command staff and highlighted operational statistics. “We spend a significant amount of time with some of our other primary missions which is preventing the call and educating our community,” Chief Green said, noting outreach to students and seniors and a 56% increase in smoke alarm installations from the prior year.
Malcolm Moody, OMB budget analyst, presented budget figures: the Fire/EMS proposed FY26 total is $324,500,000, an increase of $31,200,000 from FY25; the general fund proposal is $314,900,000, up about…
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