Keep Your 4th Safe
The County has strict rules about fireworks. All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal for private use and possession. The ban includes the sale, possession, storage, and use of fireworks. The… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS)
County Rescue Personnel Deployed to Assist in Hurricane Debbie Efforts
Several Montgomery County members of the Aquatic Rescue Team have been sent to Florida. They are on standby to help out if needed during any rescue efforts due to Hurricane… Read More
Colisión de 3 Autos en White Oak deja 4 Personas Hospitalizadas
Tres vehículos se vieron involucrados en una colisión, el domingo por la mañana, en New Hampshire Avenue y Lockwood Drive en White Oak, según un portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate… Read More
3 Car Collision in White Oak Sends 4 to Hospital
Three vehicles were involved in a collision Sunday morning at New Hampshire Avenue and Lockwood Drive in White Oak, according to a spokesperson from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. MCFRS… Read More
Hombre Pierde la Vida tras Caer de un Edificio de NIH en Bethesda
Akwasi Addae, un electricista de 45 años, murió el miércoles mientras realizaba trabajos de reparación en el exterior de un edificio en el campus del Instituto Nacional de Salud (NIH),… Read More
Man Pronounced Dead at NIH After Falling Through Storm Grate
UPDATED Jan. 10 at 8:30 p.m. Akwasi Addae, a 45-year-old National Institutes of Health electrician, died while conducting repair work on the exterior of a building on the Bethesda campus.… Read More
Chemical Fumes at Montgomery College Send 5 Adults to Hospital
Accidentally mixed chemicals created a medical emergency for six members of a building services crew at the Germantown campus of Montgomery College early Friday morning. According to James Carpenter, Montgomery… Read More
Productos Químicos Mezclados Accidentalmente Envían a 5 Adultos al Hospital
Productos químicos mezclados accidentalmente crearon una emergencia médica para seis trabajadores en el campus de Germantown de Montgomery College, la madrugada del viernes. Según James Carpenter, Subjefe de Bomberos y… Read More
Rockville Man Charged with Stealing from Apartment Being Evacuated Due to Fire
Rasheed Duvall, of Rockville, was charged with burglary Montgomery County Police believe he committed while an apartment complex was on fire in Silver Spring. Twenty-fire year old Melanie Díaz died… Read More
Fire & Rescue Service’s Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Many families celebrate the holiday season with tree decorating, candle lighting, and home-cooking. These traditions, while heartwarming and fun, create the perfect conditions for home fires. According to the American… Read More
Annual Reminder for Ice Skaters: Go to Rinks, Not Ponds
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has been reminding county residents to avoid skating on lakes, ponds and other bodies of water that appear to be frozen as they… Read More
Witness of Chimney Intruder Rescue: ‘We Don’t Feel Safe Here’
In the early morning hours of Jan. 8, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) received a call to investigate strange noises coming from the walls of a home in Silver… Read More