New Fire Chief Confirmed
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
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
Elrich Optimistic About New Leadership for School System, Police Department
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
Fire Chief Nominee Motivated by Family, Faith, Firefighting
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
Fire Chief Nominee Smedley: ‘I Will Never Let You Down’
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
Elrich Will Nominate Former Alexandria Fire Chief to Lead Fire Department
Corey Smedley will be the nominee to lead Montgomery County’s fire department as its next chief. County Executive Marc Elrich will formally announce his nomination on Thursday, according to the… Read More
House Struck by Lightning in Poolesville
Lightning struck a house Saturday night in Poolesville, according to fire and rescue service officials. Three adults were displaced and there were no injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
‘Resilience is Going to Be a Big Part’: Fire Chief Nominee Looks Ahead
MCM recently talked with Charles Bailey, the division chief nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), about the intricacies of firefighting today and looking ahead to… Read More
1 Adult Injured in Collision Involving Snow Plow, SUV
One person was reportedly injured in a collision involving a snow plow and an SUV in the Redland area. Fire and rescue personnel were on the scene at Snouffer School… Read More
Collision, Overturned Dump Truck on Darnestown Road Friday Morning
Fire and rescue personnel responded to a collision and overturned dump truck Friday morning near Darnestown and Poolesville. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was at the scene on… Read More
Bailey on Verge of Becoming County’s First Black Fire Chief: ‘The Significance Of It Isn’t Lost On Me’
Division Chief Charles Bailey is nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). If confirmed to the position, Bailey would become the county’s first Black fire chief.… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: Fire Chief Retires
Scott Goldstein, who led the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) for eight years as fire chief, retired from the department this summer. Born and raised in Montgomery County,… Read More