A non-verbal autistic child was rescued after entering a large lake at Martin Luther King Jr. Park by Jackson Road in Silver Spring Wednesday. Montgomery County Police, along with lifeguards… Read More
Two kayakers were rescued Thursday evening from Great Falls on the Potomac River according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS). MCFRS responded around 6:20 p.m. for report of a… Read More
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
Heavy rain Sunday night into Monday caused high water in some areas which led to several vehicles in water including a water rescue in Brookeville at approximately 4:30 a.m. The… Read More
Gaithersburg Police Officer Carissa Fortin’s efforts at a domestic abuse incident this summer earned her the department’s Life Saving Award. Fortin, a 5-year-veteran, “demonstrated a calm and decisive officer as… Read More
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and canine teams returned home Tuesday after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Maui. Capt. Jason Light, a 17-year member of MD-TF1, said it “by… Read More
More than a dozen boaters were rescued from the Potomac River after they became overwhelmed by a storm Friday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The… Read More
While driving to work June 23 by the Cabin John Creek in Bethesda, Tyrone Robinson caught a glimpse of a woman with one foot over the bridge, looking like she… Read More
A person was rescued Sunday afternoon in Gaithersburg after accidentally backing over themselves with a car, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). A person who was exiting… Read More
Montgomery Parks is welcoming community members and their furry friends to participate in a one-mile walk for the Petals and Paws event Saturday, April 1 at South Germantown Recreational Park.… Read More
The two occupants – the pilot and passenger – trapped in the small plane that crashed into power lines in the Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village area Sunday have been rescued, removed and… Read More
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