Prince George’s County Fire Department names new fire chief

LARGO, Md. (DC News Now) — County Executive Aisha Braveboy introduced Thelmetria “Mimi” Michaelides Monday as the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD) chief.

“My journey to this moment as the next fire chief of Prince George’s County Fire Department hasn’t been a traditional linear path,” Michaelides said. “Every twist and turn along the way has, I believe, prepared me to serve as the new fire chief.”

Michaelides has been with the department since 1987, starting as a dispatcher. She’s also the county’s first female bomb technician.

“She’s not someone who’s going to take her time in this new role,” Braveboy said. “She’s going to address the issues that need to be addressed. She’s going to be creative. She’s going to be thoughtful. But more importantly, she’s going to be a partner to those who are in this room.”

Michaelides is also the second woman to run the department.

“My life work has always centered around serving people,” Michaelides said.

The former chief, Tiffany Green, is not leaving county government. She’s been named as the assistant deputy chief administrative officer for the county’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Department.