Car Crashes into Home in Germantown
A car crashed into a home in Germantown at about 2 a.m. Tuesday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported. (~145a 4/14) 12200 St. Peter Ct.,… Read More
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Fallen Trees in Derwood Damage Homes in Storm Aftermath
The storm that hit Montgomery County Monday has left several families displaced after many trees fell down on homes in Derwood. Derwood @MontgomeryCoMD several large trees down along Buena Vista… Read More
Clase de Reclutamiento de MCFRS Suspendida por Casos de Coronavirus
La clase de reclutamiento de bomberos y rescate del condado de Montgomery ha sido suspendida temporalmente, en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19. El jefe de MCFRS, Scott Goldstein, dice… Read More
Entire MCFRS Recruit Class Sent Home Due to Symptomatic Participants
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue recruit class has temporarily been suspended in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. MCFRS Chief Scott Goldstein says three recruits became symptomatic last week… Read More
County Police and Fire Chiefs Give Community COVID-19 Updates
Montgomery County Police and Fire Chiefs held a virtual media briefing on Friday to provide updates on the impact COVID-19 is having on its first responders. Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
County EMS Strike Teams Help Relieve Stress on Emergency Rooms
In the midst of the current health crisis, local first responders are continuously working to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. During this ever-changing environment, officials say local hospital… Read More
County’s First Responders, Employees Get Locally Produced Hand Sanitizer
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a critical shortage of hand sanitizer for Montgomery County’s employees and first responders. In response, a dynamic partnership has been created to address the… Read More
Incendio Desplaza a Residentes de Aspen Hill
Un incendio en Aspen Hill, el martes por la tarde, desplazó al menos a 16 personas de sus hogares, según el Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery… Read More
Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Cigarettes Displaces Aspen Hill Residents
A fire in Aspen Hill Tuesday afternoon displaced at least 16 people from their homes, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Officials said the fire happened around… Read More
Coronavirus Impact on Local First Responders
Like everyone else, first responders are facing major changes when it comes to everyday life during the coronavirus pandemic. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein says although… Read More
MCFRS Announces New Measures for Coronavirus Response
Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Service has implemented new measures to help ensure the safety of their firefighters and the public from coronavirus. In their monthly briefing, Fire Chief Scott… Read More
Firefighters Contain Fast Spreading Bushfire in Montgomery Village
Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, tweeted Tuesday that dozens of firefighters contained a bushfire that was 5 to 8 acres long along powerlines in Montgomery… Read More