Yard Worker Finds Grenade in Bethesda Backyard
A person doing yard work at a Bethesda home unearthed what appeared to be a grenade on Wednesday. At approximately 5:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the home located in… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer
Officials Respond to Billy Goat Trail for Injured Hiker, Juvenile Suffering Heat Exhaustion
Emergency rescue personnel responded to the Billy Goat Trail Monday for an injured hiker and a juvenile suffering from heat exhaustion, according to Pete Piringer, chief spokesperson for Montgomery County… Read More
Northwest High Senior Surprised with Lifesaving Award for Heroic Actions
At Northwest High School’s Class of 2022 Senior Night Celebration on May 26, Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services surprised senior Caleigh Wilson for demonstrating life-saving abilities at a Lifetime Fitness… Read More
Inundaciones Causan Cierre en Senderos de Great Falls Park
Great Falls Park cerró los senderos Billy Goat el domingo debido a las advertencias de inundaciones a lo largo del río Potomac, según el portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate del… Read More
Flooding Causes Closure at Great Falls Park’s Billy Goat Trail
Great Falls Park closed the Billy Goat Trails on Sunday due to flood warnings along the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Flooding at… Read More
Moving Vehicle Catches Fire in Silver Spring Sunday Morning
A moving vehicle caught fire after it experienced mechanical issues in Silver Spring Sunday morning. The fire was reported at approximately 9 a.m. at Colesville Road between East West Highway… Read More
Malfunctioning Appliance, Fire in Chevy Chase Apartment Leaves Family Displaced
A kitchen fire caused by a malfunctioning dishwasher in a Chevy Chase 12th floor apartment left a family displaced Thursday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Hispano de Gaithersburg Fallece tras Accidente Vehicular y Negarse a Recibir Atención Médica
Después de negarse a recibir atención médica, un hombre hispano de Gaithersburg perdió la vida a causa de las heridas que sufrió en una colisión de vehículos. Edwin Portillo, de… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Dies Following Vehicle Crash After First Refusing Medical Care
After denying medical care, a Gaithersburg man died from injuries he sustained in a vehicle collision. Edwin Portillo, 44, died one day after the collision on Jan. 8 at the… Read More
5 Cars Damaged in Downtown Silver Spring Garage Fire
Five cars have been damaged in a Silver Spring garage fire, according to Montgomery County and Fire Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. At approximately 1:30 p.m., about 50 firefighters… Read More
80+ Firefighters Battle Gaithersburg Area House Fire
More than 80 firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in the Gaithersburg area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The two-alarm… Read More
Bethesda Family Reunited with Dog Who Fell in 25-Foot-Deep Well
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue saved a dog who fell into a 25-foot-deep well in Bethesda on Saturday, July 24. The dog, named Roxy, is a cattle dog and lab… Read More