New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
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At Retirement Celebration, Jones Looks Back at Police Career, Looks Ahead to New Role with MCPS
Local leaders gathered Wednesday to celebrate County Police Chief Marcus Jones as he retires from the police department after nearly four decades. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a video message… Read More
With Jones Set to Retire, Yamada Entrusted with ‘Carrying The Torch’
Recently-approved county police chief Marc Yamada looks forward to addressing challenges that lay ahead in taking the police department to the “next levels of success.” Outgoing police chief Marcus Jones… Read More
Elrich Will Nominate Former Alexandria Fire Chief to Lead Fire Department
Corey Smedley will be the nominee to lead Montgomery County’s fire department as its next chief. County Executive Marc Elrich will formally announce his nomination on Thursday, according to the… Read More
‘Resilience is Going to Be a Big Part’: Fire Chief Nominee Looks Ahead
MCM recently talked with Charles Bailey, the division chief nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), about the intricacies of firefighting today and looking ahead to… Read More
Bailey on Verge of Becoming County’s First Black Fire Chief: ‘The Significance Of It Isn’t Lost On Me’
Division Chief Charles Bailey is nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). If confirmed to the position, Bailey would become the county’s first Black fire chief.… Read More
Fire Chief Nominee Charles Bailey Speaks to Long-Term Vision
Charles Bailey, the division chief nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), says he has a long-term vision for the department which he shared Monday with… Read More
John Kinsley To Serve As Acting Fire Chief
After more than 30 years serving the community, Fire Chief Scott Goldstein retired from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) on Friday. MCFRS Human Resources Division Chief John… Read More
Former County Assistant Police Chief Dies
Luther Reynolds, a former assistant police chief with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) from 2013 to 2018, has died. Reynolds, who was 56, died after a battle with cancer, according… Read More