Billy Goat Trail canoe found overturned in Potomac
Updated Tuesday, August 18, 1:00 p.m. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews searched the Potomac River near Vaso Island after a hiker on Billy Goat Trail C spotted an overturned… Read More
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ICE arrests two in joint enforcement operation with U.S. Park Police
According to numerous news sources, two people were arrested by ICE Wednesday following an enforcement operation on the Clara Barton Parkway near Lock 7. Alerted to the operation by nearby… Read More
Family, Firefighters Celebrate Rescue From Flood Waters
A very happy reunion Sunday brought together Montgomery County firefighters and the family of a 12-year-old boy they rescued from flood raging waters on July 31. Aasish Selvaraj was being… Read More
Task Force Returns from Kentucky Floods
Maryland Task Force 1 returned to Rockville Monday morning after assisting Kentucky flood victims. The Task Force consisted of 45 people, including several from Montgomery County. The emergency personnel helped… Read More
Persona Rescata del río Potomac y Transportada al Hospital
Un excursionista que aparentemente se resbaló en una roca y cayó al río Potomac fue rescatado el martes y trasladado al hospital con heridas que no ponen en peligro su… Read More
Person in Potomac River Rescued and Transported to Hospital
A hiker who appeared to have slipped on a rock and fell into the Potomac River near Lock 8 was rescued and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday, according… Read More
Driver in High Water Rescued in Brookeville
Heavy rain Sunday night into Monday caused high water in some areas which led to several vehicles in water including a water rescue in Brookeville at approximately 4:30 a.m. The… Read More
County Fire and Rescue ‘Actively Engaged’ in Rescue Operations in Louisiana
43 area fire and rescue personnel are searching for Louisiana residents who were displaced due to the fierce Hurricane Ida. Most of the crew members are from Montgomery County Fire… Read More
UPDATE: Body Found in the Potomac; Police Investigating
UPDATE (Aug.25) – The body found in the Potomac River on Monday has been identified as 27-year-old Jason Lloyde Scrivo of Leesburg, Va., according to the Montgomery County Police Detectives… Read More
Water Rescue Crews Doubling Efforts to Remind People About Dangers Of Potomac River
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Swift Water Rescue Crews are doubling community outreach and education efforts about hazardous conditions in the Potomac River. MCFRS Swift Water anglers launched two… Read More