Prince George’s County’s newly appointed Fire Chief, Thelmetria “Meme” Michaelides, collapsed during a Fourth of July fireworks safety demonstration at the county’s training academy. A new era in public safety leadership is unfolding in Prince George’s County. Please join us in welcoming Thelmetria Michaelides as the new @PGFDNews Fire Chief. Along with Chief Nader and her leadership, we are committed to strengthening our partnership and enhancing our efforts… pic.twitter.com/ctc9BIF9K6 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) July 1, 2025 The incident occurred amid a press conference-style setup, complete with live Q&A, as Chief Michaelides shared safety tips and protocols ahead of holiday celebrations. Chief Michaelides, who was just sworn in last Monday, collapsed unexpectedly. Eyewitnesses say a local ambulance was immediately on-site, and the Chief was conscious and breathing…
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