A medida que se acerca el primer aniversario de la muerte de un bombero local en acto de servicio, se firmó un proyecto de ley para garantizar que las familias… Read More
As it nears the one-year mark since a local firefighter died in the line of duty, a bill was signed Monday to make sure surviving families get financial support faster.… Read More
El Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery (MCFRS) afirma ser el primer departamento de bomberos del país en implementar capuchas de escape de humo en todo su… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service claims to be the first large fire department in the nation to deploy smoke escape hoods systemwide. The safety tool was adopted due to… Read More
Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More
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
Corey Smedley was sworn in as Montgomery County’s new fire chief Monday during a private ceremony at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Smedley was confirmed by the County Council… Read More
Corey Smedley has been approved as the new fire chief for Montgomery County. He is the county’s first Black fire chief. The County Council confirmed him to the position during a… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich said he is optimistic as the county sees new leadership for the school system and police department. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor… Read More
Councilmembers questioned Prince George’s Deputy Fire Chief Corey Smedley Tuesday about the priorities and approach he would bring to Montgomery County if chosen to head Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
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