In a startling video, the newly appointed fire chief for Prince George’s County in Maryland collapsed during a fireworks safety demonstration.
Thelmetria Michaelides collapsed at the podium while speaking at the department’s training academy.
Michaelides was announced as the new chief of the Prince George’s County Fire Department earlier this week.
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Watch the footage below:
New Prince Georges County Fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo pic.twitter.com/LMmwooiIIe
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Here’s a backup video:
FOX 5 DC provided further details:
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
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