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25.04.2025 11:54 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Give Blood @MontgomeryCoMD Save Lives!! NOTE: @MCFRS_EMIHS βnewβ Whole Blood Transfusion program relies on people donating blood. **The Alfaro Memorial blood drive is coming up April 26th at public safety training academy Please Giveπ©ΈSign Up HERE: bit.ly/41DMNDe
25.04.2025 11:49 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0π΄REMINDERπ΄
Our first #FREE e-scooter training class of the Spring is TOMORROW in #GaithersburgMD. You don't need to register, just show up anytime between 1:00pm - 3:00pm to take a test ride and ask questions!
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π¦Reminderπ¦
Due to theπ¨ high windsπ¨ today, you might encounter a flashing or dark traffic signal π¦ if you venture out this evening. Please follow the protocol below if you happen to come across a malfunctioning π¦. #MDTraffic @mcfrspio.bsky.social @wtopnews.bsky.social (πΈfrom FontanaCal)
#MDCommuters πππ it's especially important not to toss cigarettesπ¬out your car window during 'Red Flag Warning' days. Strong winds, low humidity and drought conditions are a recipe to spark wildfires. @mcfrspio.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social @themdta.bsky.social @mdsha.bsky.social
26.03.2025 10:52 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Join Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the Isiah "Ike" Leggett Executive Office Building as he presents his FY26 Recommended Operating Budget. Watch live on County Cable Montgomery, Facebook, or YouTube. ow.ly/SGFH50VhCAm
14.03.2025 11:28 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 2Call to Action - @mcfrs Fire Safety @MontgomeryCoMD style βFire Prevention State-of-Mindβ is a key component to reducing fire injuries & deaths. @mcfrs Crews across the county are participating in campaign to educate people on fire prevention & ensuring βworkingβ smoke alarms.
07.03.2025 23:36 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0(~4p) 5000blk Aurora Dr, Garrett Park Est, house fire, fire is extinguished, 2 occupants transported, 1 person self-rescued, while the other was found unconscious in basement & rescued by FFs, several dogs were also assisted out, ~65 FFs responded,
01.03.2025 00:07 β π 13 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Update (1a on 2/28) Wasche Rd, house fire; Origin/Cause, 1st floor living room, accidental, likely electrical outlet, ignited curtains; NOTE: smoke alarm alerted sleeping resident; occupant injured attempting to fight fire, serious but NLTI; Damage >$120K; 1 family displaced
28.02.2025 19:15 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Traffic Advisory IAO Norbeck Rd Rt28 & Layhill Rd Rt182, Sandy Spring, collision with entrapment, @mcfrs on scene, extrication in process, road blocked @MontgomeryCoMD @MDSHA @MCDOTNow
28.02.2025 19:00 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1January 2025 @MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs average per day
Calls - 412
Unit Responses - 794
Month Total Calls - 12,783
POTHOLES @MontgomeryCoMD
For County Roads π£οΈ Call βοΈ 311 @311MC311 or use this onlineπ©βπ» form βΆοΈbit.ly/3rBUk39
State/Interstate Roads π£οΈ #MDSHA maintains all Numbered Routes in county (ie. MD355) & can be reached βΆοΈbit.ly/3XAWmy6
Motorists - Safe Driving Around βPotholesβ **Reduce Speed/Slow Down when driving at night/in poor visibility/on wet roads. Slow down on poorly maintained roads (if thereβs 1 pothole thereβs likely more) How to Report Potholes Call 311 @MontgomeryCoMD www3.montgomerycountymd.gov/311/Solution...
21.02.2025 12:32 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Itβs Coldβ¦. Preparing for Freezing Weather @MontgomeryCoMD
If your domestic water pipes freeze and/or are frozenβ¦. know how to locate the water shut offβ¦β¦
Give Blood π©Έ so @MCFRS_EMIHS @mcfrs can Give Blood π©Έ to those that NEED BLOOD π©Έ (ie. people w/ trauma & traumatic injury, & other complex medical conditions)
VISIT: inovablood.org/event/mcfr0225/
For the latest info regarding Memorial Service, Funeral & Burial for MCFRS Fire Lieutenant Christopher J Higgins (LODD) go to: sites.google.com/mocofire.com... (updated locations & times) Fire Service Memorial Service, Funeral & Burial will be βlive-steamedβ via tiny.cc/Higgins
23.01.2025 00:19 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Paying Respects @MontgomeryCoMD @AACountyGovt @AACoFD @EHVFC Remembering & Honoring @mcfrs Fire Lieutenant Christopher J Higgins Died in βLine-of-Dutyβ 1/11/2025
INFO: Private Funeral Service & Public Fire Service Memorial Service & Public Burial SEE: mcfrs.blogspot.com
Dangerously frigid wind chill temps @MontgomeryCoMD below 0Β° TONITE & Wednesday morning - avoid the outdoors if possible - @MCPS Schools 2hr Delay Opening low temp around 7Β° Wind chill as low as -6Β° Wednesday
Increasing clouds, high temp near 18Β° Wind chill values as low as -8Β°
MoCo Weather 8a temp 7Β° Some Sun, Increasing clouds, high temp near 19Β° Wind chill values as low as -2Β° NW wind 5 to 7mph Sunset 518p Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, low temp around 9Β° Calm wind.
**Cold Weather ADVISORY**
**Frigid conditions**
Fire Prevention βState-of-Mindβ At @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs we believe successful FIREFIGHTING is as much about PREVENTION as emergency RESPONSE. Have a home safety plan. Schedule FREE (virtual or in-person) HOME SAFETY EVALUATION See: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/f... or Call 311 @311MC311
30.11.2024 17:58 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 3 π 0Thanksgiving comes in 1β£st place ... for cooking fires!
@mcfrs Fire Chief Smedley reminding everyone that the most important ingredient this #thanksgiving is safety!
Top Tips from the Chief E/S: bit.ly/4fF37Iq
At @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs we believe successful FIREFIGHTING is as much about PREVENTION as emergency RESPONSE. Have a home safety plan. Schedule FREE (virtual or in-person) HOME SAFETY EVALUATION w/ @mcfrs SEE: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/t... or Call 311 @311MC311
23.11.2024 21:02 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ATTENTION MOTORISTS: It's likely drivers will encounter EMERGENCY VEHICLES in your travels..SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER approaching Emergency Fire/Rescue/EMS /PD/Tow Vehicles @mcfrs *Hear Us, *See Us, *Clear for Us! SEE: ht.ly/JCY93 Give Full Attention SLOW DOWN & BE SAFE
18.11.2024 22:37 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Montgomery County (MD) Fire Rescue Public Information Officer will be posting on Bluesky - just getting started on 11/18
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