Prince George’s County’s newly appointed Hearth Chief, Thelmetria “Meme” Michaelides, collapsed throughout a Fourth of July fireworks security demonstration on the county’s coaching academy.
A brand new period in public security management is unfolding in Prince George’s County. Please be a part of us in welcoming Thelmetria Michaelides as the brand new @PGFDNews Hearth Chief. Together with Chief Nader and her management, we’re dedicated 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, full with reside Q&A, as Chief Michaelides shared security suggestions and protocols forward of vacation celebrations.
Chief Michaelides, who was simply sworn in final Monday, collapsed unexpectedly.
Eyewitnesses say an area ambulance was instantly on-site, and the Chief was acutely aware and respiration as she was rushed to a close-by hospital, in line with FOX5.
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Scary second throughout @PGFDNews fireworks security demo. The brand new PGFD Chief Thelmetria Michaelides collapsed throughout the information convention Q & A. Fortunately an ambulance was proper there to hurry her to an area hospital. Aware and respiration. @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/sPv3gZ2c7X— Stephanie Ramirez (@RamirezReports) July 2, 2025
Prince George’s County EMS/Hearth Division launched the next assertion:
“Throughout a fireworks security press convention at this time, Prince George’s County Hearth Chief, Thelmetria Michaelides, skilled a non-life-threatening medical emergency. Firefighters and paramedics rapidly handled and transported Chief Michaelides to an area hospital, the place she has absolutely recovered.
Chief Michaelides commented “I’m so grateful for the instant care and compassion that I acquired from our personal Hearth/EMS Division firefighters and paramedics, in addition to for the professional care I acquired at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Middle. I’m grateful for all of the prayers and well-wishes supplied by so many in our unimaginable group.”
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