Police Celebrate National Night Out Countywide
Montgomery County first responders are looking forward to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 to meet with residents and join in as residents enjoy a night with their neighbors.… 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
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
Police Chief Jones: ‘We Are in a Really Bad Place” When Witnesses Tweet First
A 15-year-old Magruder High School student continues to recover from being shot in the school’s bathroom Jan. 21. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones has strong words for those who… Read More
New Bill Would Establish Property Tax Credit for First Responders
County Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a property tax credit for full-time first responders in Montgomery County. Eligible… Read More
‘Put Themselves At Risk So Others May Live’: Kensington First Responders Praised During 9/11 Ceremony
On Sept. 11, 2001, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) responded to the Pentagon after the deadly terrorist attacks that day. The fire department held a ceremony Saturday on the… Read More
Photos: MedStar Montgomery Medical Workers Receive Pfizer Vaccine
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center’s frontline workers in Olney are starting to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine arrived at MedStar Montgomery on Dec. 18. Thomas Senker, the president of MedStar… Read More
The ‘Beer Fairiez’ Visit Montgomery County First Responders, Frontline Workers
It’s not just a simple game of ding dong ditch and leaving a few cans of booze behind. Rockville lawyer Josh Bienstock and wife Jen Bienstock talked with County Cable… Read More
Police Honor Medical Workers at Suburban Hospital
Montgomery County Police honored medical staff at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda Tuesday morning. Police drove down the entrance to the hospital with their lights on, some thanking the workers from… Read More
Hogan Orders Maryland Flag Lowered to Honor Fallen Heroes and Healthcare Workers
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to honor more than 1,000 Maryland residents that have died due to the coronavirus, Hogan announced today. The flags… Read More
Partnership Puts Sanitizer in the Hands of Local First Responders
A public-private partnership has led to a solution for local first responders during the current health crisis. Some local distilleries, wineries, and a compounder pharmacist came together to help make… Read More
County Requests Equipment Donations for First Responders and Medical Staff
Montgomery County is asking for the public to donate Personal Protective Equipment after facing a critical shortage, the county announced today. The protective equipment needed includes respirators, masks, gowns, face… Read More