Cause of death for firefighter, for whom HERO Act is named, released
Three days after returning back to work after taking time off to recover from a stroke, the 23-year veteran of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service for whom the… Read More
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After Firefighter’s Death, Bill Signed to Help Families Get Support Faster
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
County Firefighter Dies While Working at Fire in Laurel
A Montgomery County firefighter died Saturday night while actively fighting a house fire in Prince George’s County. The firefighter had a medical emergency while actively fighting the fire and CPR… Read More
Firefighter Struck, Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Beltway
A firefighter was struck and injured in a suspected DUI crash early Friday on the beltway, according to Maryland State Police (MSP). At about 2:40 a.m., first responders went to… Read More
MCFRS Takes Part in Celebration of Life for Fallen Firefighter Trevor Brown
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) was part of a large contingent of people Monday who honored the life of fallen firefighter Trevor Brown. Brown, who served in… Read More
Local Units Cover Baltimore During Funeral for Baltimore City Firefighter
Local fire and rescue units from Montgomery County, as well as from other jurisdictions, are helping out in Baltimore City on Friday as a funeral is planned for a Baltimore… Read More
Maryland’s Very Own Superhero is a Real Marvel
While it may seem fantastic to some, Maryland has its very own superhero. A Kensington man has adopted a persona that embodies the best of the state. MyMCM sat down… Read More
Life Member of Wheaton Rescue Squad Killed in Baltimore Vacant Apartment Blaze
Kenneth Lacayo, a Wheaton High School graduate and life member of the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, died Monday while battling a vacant apartment fire in Baltimore City. Lacayo joined the… Read More
Snake Infestation Ends With Owner’s Home Destroyed
In an update to a Nov. 23 Poolesville house fire the caused over a million dollars worth of damages the cause has been revealed to be no other than snakes.… Read More
Public Safety Unions, Police Officers Testify Against County Vaccine Mandate
Montgomery County public safety union representatives and police officers testified against a council bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment,… Read More
Hogan Awards Governor’s Citation to Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan awarded a governor’s citation to the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m proud of every single one of you,” Hogan told fire and rescue members… Read More
Several Families Displaced After Takoma Park Apartment Fire
Several families were displaced, one firefighter was injured and one dog died in a fire at the Blair Park Gardens Apartments in Takoma Park, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More