Battling Fires in the Heat
Imagine what it’s like for a firefighter to battle fires when the thermometer hits 80, 90 or even 100 degrees. It’s a challenge. Members of the Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
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Acts of Heroism Honored During Public Safety Awards Breakfast
Some of Montgomery County’s finest were honored Monday for running into blazing buildings, rescuing people attempting suicide, helping an 11-year-old stop a car as his mother went in and out… Read More
More than 90 Firefighters Respond Bethesda Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire outbreak in Bethesda Tuesday night, in which more than 90 firefighters were on the scene, according to MCFRS Chief… Read More
YMCA Helping Kids Learn to Swim with Free Lessons
Swimming is a life-time skill, and yet many children and adults do not know how to do it. That is why the YMCA in Silver Spring is stepping up to… Read More
Firefighters Find Unlikely New Partners at Derwood Car Dealership
DARCARS Automotive Group has partnered with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) to offer unique training scenarios for firefighters. It’s a perfect example of how the private sector can… Read More
Thousands Attend Multiple National Night Out Events
Thousands of people turned out at more than 30 National Night Out events throughout Montgomery County Tuesday night. They spoke with police and fire fighters, climbed into fire trucks and… Read More
Firefighters Receive Federal Grant to Train, Retrain First Responders
The Maryland County Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association was awarded a $720,000 grant from the federal government to support its high school cadet training programs as well as its firefighter retention program.… Read More
Sit in the Hot Seat This August with Montgomery County Fire
Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services (MCFRS) is offering a ride along program throughout August as part of efforts to increase recruitment. MCFRS currently has openings for firefighters and rescue recruits… Read More
Light the Night Fallen Firefighters Event Sign-Up’s Now Open
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has opened sign-up’s to participate in the annual Light the Night event scheduled for October 2-9, 2022. The event was created in 2017 to… Read More
County Fire and Rescue Service Soon to Recruit New Members
On Friday, the application to join the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) as a firefighter or rescue position will open. The application will be open for 30 days.… Read More
County Fire Rescue Units Assist in Baltimore During Service for Fallen Firefighters
For the first time, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was out of service Wednesday so every member could attend a service for three firefighters who died Jan. 24… 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