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Gaithersburg, MD
Joined December 2008
Today we pause to honor & thank all who have served our country, especially the veterans within @mcfrs. Your courage, dedication & sacrifice inspire us every day. Service is at the heart of what we do. We are deeply grateful for your service to our nation and to our community.🇺🇸
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🔋Talking safety! @mcfrs Hazmat Battalion Chief Ivan Browning and @MontgomeryCoMD Department of Permitting Services Inspector Chris Polimeni joined @mcfrs Community Risk Reduction at the @LeisureWorldMD Managers Meeting to discuss Lithium-ion Battery Safety.
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Why is it so cold in the United States? The frigid air mass flowing southward was in the ice-covered Arctic Ocean a week ago, not far from the North Pole.
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You'll want to bundle up like it's the middle of winter this morning! But good news if you're not a fan of the cold. Temperatures quickly rebound to near average tomorrow into the weekend. Full forecast at https://t.co/O5ePGELlht (Photo by Brian Paeth)
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Behind a passing upper trough, winds again turn blustery today with gusts up to 30 to 40 mph (40 to 50 mph over the mountains). Wind Advisories have been issued for the Alleghenies. Otherwise, it will be a chilly day with cold wind chills.
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ICYMI @MontgomeryCoMD ‘Signing Day’ for those selected in the ‘First Round’ @mcfrs Recruit Class 58 - **WATCH https://t.co/8ev6x9WNC5 from Public Safety HQ, Gaithersburg, MD on Nov 4 as @MCFRSFireChief Corey Smedley presided as recruits officially commit to serve our community
WATCH ‘Live’ https://t.co/8ev6x9WNC5 from Public Safety HQ, Gaithersburg, MD ‘First Round’ selections @mcfrs Recruit Class 58 ‘signing-in’ @MontgomeryCoMD tune-in
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Community Engagement in Leisure World @MontgomeryCoMD ‘After-the-Fire’ activity @mcfrs FS725 (Aspen Hill) crew(s) on PE725, T725 going door-to-door’ checking smoke alarms & talking to residents
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TODAY: @MCFRSFireChief’s "After the Fire" campaign & community focus RE yesterday’s house fire 📍3300blk Chiswick Ct, Leisure World 🕒 4-530p 🚒 Aspen Hill FFs @mcfrs FS725 crew will be in the community talking fire safety & prevention, checking smoke alarms & meeting neighbors
ICYMI (~12noon) 3300blk Chiswick Ct off Gleneagles Dr, Leisure World, @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs PE725, PE740, PE721, PE718, PE703, T725, AT718, RS742, A725, BC704, BC703 & others responded & on scene @MCFRSNews
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Sunday (11/9) @mcfrs @HVFD12_24 FS724 (Colesville) 13200blk New Hampshire Av, didn’t have to go far to check on vehicle that drove across lawn & barely made contact with the fire station. Driver fled scene. No apparent damage to the building.
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November 2025 @MCFRSFireChief Corey Smedley Monthly Fire Chief’s Update Topics include: @mcfrs updates; “Sign & Serve” event; HR career & volunteer benefits discussion; Shady Grove Medical Center WATCH/Listen https://t.co/NDIa9FdjA9
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Montgomery County is here to help residents impacted by the federal government shutdown or SNAP benefit disruptions. 🍎 Find food assistance, support programs, and community resources at https://t.co/HZpvEV9n7J
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The BEEP that could save your life. When you change your clocks, test your alarms! Smoke alarms are designed to WAKE you & give you time to safely escape during a fire. Smoke alarms? One of the smartest ways to #besafe. @mcfrs Chief Smedley's Top 8⃣ tips: https://t.co/cdsxj6dg0W
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💚From one uniform to another — thank you, veterans, for your courage and sacrifice. @mcfrs glows green with pride in your honor. #GreenLightAVet
For Veteran's Day, the County is hosting a series of events, will light up public spaces in green, and promote services for veterans and their families in our community. Find the full list of events here: https://t.co/pcaTQ9OBH8
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Did ya enjoy that extra hour of sleep? It's an 8/10 Sunday for our first day back to standard time, with decent sun, seasonable temperatures and light winds. Full forecast at https://t.co/O5ePGELlht (Photo of fall colors at Arlington House by angela n.)
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The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. to receive a briefing on Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) staffing and an update on police department overtime.
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Watch: This might look familiar. There was another red light runner crash at Langston and Fairfax early today. Video via https://t.co/AZ4aOpEDbM.
@ARLnowDOTcom @matthewyoung31 @CordellTraffic #crash #Arlington #traffic #drivers
Watch: This Arlington County crash yesterday is a good illustration of why a traffic signal changing is usually the most dangerous time to enter an intersection. It appears one driver jumped the signal on Langston (Rt. 29), while the other driver came through on the yellow. The
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OEMHS is seeking qualified applicants from non-profit and faith-based organizations for the FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. For more information and to apply visit: https://t.co/2LQPfSA7wo. Application deadline: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at 11:59 PM
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