Newly appointed Prince George’s County fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo

CHELTENHAM, Md. - Prince George’s County’s newly appointed fire chief, Thelmetria Michaelides, collapsed Wednesday during a Fourth of July fireworks safety demonstration at the department’s training academy.

The incident occurred in Cheltenham. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reported that Michaelides was conscious and breathing when an on-site ambulance transported her to a nearby hospital.

Former Chief Tiffany Green accompanied Michaelides to the hospital and remains actively involved with department leadership during the transition.

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Newly appointed Prince George’s County fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo (Stephanie Ramirez / @RamirezReports)