Fire Chief Nominee Smedley: ‘I Will Never Let You Down’
County Executive Marc Elrich announced his nominee for fire chief — Corey Smedley, who says that, if confirmed to the position, “I will never let you down.” This is the… Read More
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Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Loses More Than $200,000 in Scam
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) revealed a scam cost the department more than $200,000 that was meant to be a down payment for new ambulances. About half of what… 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
‘Put Themselves At Risk So Others May Live’: Kensington First Responders Praised During 9/11 Ceremony
On Sept. 11, 2001, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) responded to the Pentagon after the deadly terrorist attacks that day. The fire department held a ceremony Saturday on the… Read More
Germantown House Fire Causes Floor to Collapse
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service responded to a major house fire in Germantown Sunday, according to fire officials. At approximately 5:25 p.m., emergency services responded to a call about… Read More
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Collision Causes Closure on I-495 Lanes
A jackknifed tractor trailer on the I-495 outer loop necessitated closure of all four lanes at the 270 spur Wednesday morning. According to the Maryland Highway Administration, there was a collision… Read More