Pete Piringer
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Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service - an Internationally Accredited Combination Career & Volunteer Public Safety Organization
Montgomery County, Maryland
Joined March 2014
Expedited Bill 32-25, also known as the HERO Act, was signed into law Monday by County Executive Marc Elrich during a ceremony inside Burtonsville Fire Station 15.
wtop.com
The death of a Montgomery County firefighter has inspired legislation that aims to accelerate the payout of pension and survivor benefits to families.
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Montgomery County’s leaders say they hope this legislation never has to be used again.
wusa9.com
Montgomery County’s leaders say they hope this legislation never has to be used again.
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Residents of the Enclave & Silver Spring Parc Apartments are the beneficiaries of some holiday cheer in addition to ‘coats for kids’ project bringing hundreds of coats to some elementary age kids, several local charities collaborated to provide some nourishment where it is needed
‘Coats for Kids’ project. Coordinated effort of @mcfrs, @mcps Burnt Mills Elementary School (BMES) & Kingdom Cares Church, mostly students from the Enclave Apts will receive warm coats for the holiday season this eve @mcfrs PE712, A712, BC702 assisted & prepping for distribution
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Maybe you’re still finishing your Christmas #shopping or grabbing a bite to eat w: friends. When you enter a building, take a look around for all available exits. Exits may be in front or in back of you as you shop & the closest exit may not be the way you came in. #FireSafety
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“It’s unacceptable to do nothing….” @MCFRSFireChief @mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adept Watch YouTube ‘short’: https://t.co/IK8gswy0s0 OR Full News Conference: Public Youtube Video: https://t.co/zpkV9vcHPU
On 12/20 @mcfrs celebrated use of groundbreaking, life-saving tools that reduce risk for both residents & 1st responders during high rise building fires, including FIRST in nation to deploy personal escape respirator hoods to be used in this way. Video: https://t.co/zpkV9vcHPU
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Who knew?? ARTIFICIAL TREES can burn too, fires involving, artificial' trees may be more difficult to get started, but if they do, it'll likely be disastrous, most fires involving 'artificial' trees are result of electrical issues ie. wiring, lights/bulbs
CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS!! Likely won’t happen, BUT dried out Christmas trees are DANGEROUS this time of year, most of these type fires occur between Dec 22 & Jan 5th - keep it WATERED or get it out of your house - start the New Year off right & fire safe
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RX @mcfrs December is the PEAK month for candle fires. What does @mcfrs like? We like fake candles and LED lights. #holidaysafety ✅Keep candles 12 inches from things that can burn. 🚫Never leave a lit candle unattended. ✅Use battery-operated candles.
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If you know, you know ….. It’s going to be a happy new year in Bethesda area @MontgomeryCoMD @MCFRS_EMIHS @mcfrs Stay Tuned 🚒🚑
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Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas....‘we’re getting closer ‘Twas the night before Christmas “Sprinklers work every day of the Year” Stay Safe & Be Ready
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Expedited Legislation now Law @MontgomeryCoMD @MontCoExec Marc Elrich signed Hero Act into Law: WATCH (video) https://t.co/vf9NQVU9ks
Tune-in ‘live’ Bill Signing Monday, Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department, @mcfrs Station 715 13900 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville @MCFRSFireChief @MontCoExec @IAFFLocal1664 @MontgomeryCoMD @MoCoCouncilMD @BVFD15
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Families of fallen first responders will receive help sooner after the HERO Act was passed by the Montgomery County Council earlier this month and officially signed into law.
dcnewsnow.com
Families of fallen first responders will receive help sooner after the HERO Act was passed by the Montgomery County Council earlier this month and officially signed into law.
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Honored to stand with County Exec Elrich, my colleague Evan Glass, public safety leaders, and the family of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins as the HERO Act was signed. This bill helps ensure faster, more reliable survivor benefits for the families of first responders.
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Elrich signs HERO Act to fix ‘broken process’ for families of fallen first responders https://t.co/duCEsSFnvV
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Light showers in the pre-dawn could include a little wintry mix. Temperatures should remain above freezing, though, so no problems expected. Forecast updated at https://t.co/O5ePGELT71.
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(8p) Fairways N, 3310 N. Leisure World Blvd. near Twin branches Dr, Leisure World, odor & slight haze in party room on 1st floor, @mcfrs E725, PE740, PE721, PE718, PE704, PT725, AT718, AT704, RS742, M725, BC704, BC701 on scene, no fire evident, investigating seeking source
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Update - Argosy Dr, Washingtonian Woods, chimney fire w/ extension into walls/roof area near chimney, no injuries, ~40 FFs on scene
300blk Argosy Dr. near Midsomer Dr., Washington Woods/Gaithersburg, report chimney fire, @mcfrs PE732, PE731, PE708, PE703B, PE722, T731, PAT708, RS703, A732, BC703, BC705 responding & on scene
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Unattended Candle Sparks House Fire in Wheaton Sunday Night Click below for full article. https://t.co/jtRT8944sZ
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Montgomery County Issues Extreme Cold Alert for Monday Night Into Tuesday Click below for full article. https://t.co/xPXd0eGlCU
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