El monóxido de carbono (CO) es un gas. No tiene olor y es tóxico. Puede hacer que una persona sienta náuseas y también puede ser mortal. En el hogar, los artefactos de calefacción y cocción que queman combustible pueden ser fuentes de CO. https://t.co/suFtzMEyNv @mcfrsPIO

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month! Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by malfunctioning fuel-burning devices. CO related incidents tend to spike during the cold-weather months. @mcfrs wants you protected ➡️ https://t.co/suFtzMEyNv

You had your fireplace on last night and you now want to throw away the ashes? Don't be fooled. @mcfrs says fireplace or fire pit ashes retain heat for sometimes days after use. Throw them away in a metal, container away from your home. @mcfrsPIO

Good morning. I am acting MCFRS Public Information Officer(PIO) today(11/8), 7am until 7am tomorrow. Refer to this feed for any @MCFRS newsworthy incidents or events. If needed, do not hesitate to call 2407772441. The phone will be forwarded to the on duty official. @mcfrsPIO

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day (Tuesday, Nov. 11), Montgomery County honors all who have served our nation with courage and dedication. County offices and most services will be closed in observance of the holiday. Recreation and aquatic centers will remain open. https://t.co/gTyRUS4pkT

Parking your car or truck over a pile of leaves may cause a 🔥. The heat from a vehicle's catalytic converter or exhaust system could ignite the leaves below the vehicle. Look here for the leaf pickup schedule in your neighborhood: https://t.co/kOrybVjlxf @mcfrsPIO

Brrr. It's cold. If you’re planning on using a space heater to stay warm, plug it directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords or power strips can overheat & start a 🔥. Always, keep heaters 3ft away from anything that can burn and unplug when you leave the room or go to bed.

You were to busy during the time change to check your smoke alarm-don't worry. Better late than never. @MCFRSFireChief says just don't "fall back" on checking the date. Check it soon by flipping it over. If the date on the smoke alarm says 2015-it's time to replace. @mcfrsPIO

Good morning. I am acting MCFRS Public Information Officer(PIO) today(11/7), 7am until 7am tomorrow. Refer to this feed for any @MCFRS newsworthy incidents or events. If needed, do not hesitate to call 2407772441. The phone will be forwarded to the on duty official. @mcfrsPIO

Update~@mcfrs was dispatched at 450pm for a building fire with a report of flames visible from a 4th floor balcony. Crews located a small fire on the balcony with no extension above or below at 208 Redland Blvd. No occupants home and no injuries. No displacements of residents.

.@mcfrs is dispatched to 208 Cork Tree Lane(Rockville) for a building fire- reported flames seen from a 4th floor balcony. @mcfrsPIO

Update~@mcfrs crews located burned food in an apt on the 14th floor with no extension or injuries. FD presence being reduced. @mcfrsPIO

.@mcfrs is dispatched to 11200 Lockwood Dr/Enclave Apts(Silver Spring) for a building fire- black smoke coming from an apt on the 14th floor. No injuries reported. @mcfrsPIO

Update~@mcfrs was dispatched at 1238pm today for a fire at the club house. Crews loacted a malfunctioning HVAC which produced smoke. No fire/injuries and no displacements. FD is leaving the scene. @mcfrsPIO

.@mcfrs is dispatched to Argyle Country Club/14600 Argyle Club Rd(Silver Spring) for a report of a fire at the bar in the club house. No injuries reported. @mcfrsPIO

Good morning. I am acting MCFRS PIO today (10/26), from now until 7AM tomorrow. Please refer to this feed for any @MCFRS newsworthy incidents or events. If needed, do not hesitate to call 2407772441. The phone will be forwarded to the on duty official. @mcfrsPIO

Blood Drive 🗓️October 26, 2025 🚑for More Info & to donate blood: https://t.co/9LGEW4x2hQ

Don't forget us! @mcfrs members of Fire Station 33(Potomac) was invited to a block party earlier today at Wild Olive Dr/Wild Olive Ct. Fun times and great interaction with the people they protect and serve. @mcfrsPIO

A Girl Scout moto is to, "Be Prepared!" Earlier today @mcfrs members of Fire Station 4(Sandy Spring) spent some time with Girl Scouts at Camp Brighton Woods. Those future leaders were shown what equipment we carry and told some home safety tips. @mcfrsPIO

Update~@mcfrs Swift Water crews have located the injured female with non life threatening injuries and are packing her so they can transport her back to Anglers Boat Ramp by boat. @mcfrsPIO