Prince Georgeโs Countyโs newly appointed Fire Chief, Thelmetria โMemeโ Michaelides, collapsed during a Fourth of July fireworks safety demonstration at the countyโs training academy.
A new era in public safety leadership is unfolding in Prince Georgeโs 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 effortsโฆ pic.twitter.com/ctc9BIF9K6
โ 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 as she was rushed to a nearby hospital, according to FOX5.
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Scary moment during @PGFDNews fireworks safety demo. The new PGFD Chief Thelmetria Michaelides collapsed during the news conference Q & A. Thankfully an ambulance was right there to rush her to a local hospital. Conscious and breathing. @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/sPv3gZ2c7Xโ Stephanie Ramirez (@RamirezReports) July 2, 2025
Prince Georgeโs County EMS/Fire Department released the following statement:
โDuring a fireworks safety press conference today, Prince Georgeโs County Fire Chief, Thelmetria Michaelides, experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. Firefighters and paramedics quickly treated and transported Chief Michaelides to a local hospital, where she has fully recovered.
Chief Michaelides commented โI am so thankful for the immediate care and compassion that I received from our own Fire/EMS Department firefighters and paramedics, as well as for the expert care I received at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. I am grateful for all the prayers and well-wishes offered by so many in our incredible community.โ
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