Pete Piringer
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Update - Gaithersburg, Maryland,
@MontgomeryCoMD
small plane into powerlines & tower plow, suspended about 100 feet in the air, two persons on board uninjured at this time,
@mcfrs
on scene, Widespread power outages, some roads closed in area,
Update / Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village, plane crashed into powerlines,
@mcfrs
‘high-angle rescue response HM728, TRT, RS729, E731, PE708, T725 assisting Small plane into Pepco tower and hanging 100 ft in the air, 2 occupants uninjured, large area of power outages
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Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) Prepared for departure for South Carolina
#HurricanceFlorence
initially US&R team of 80 personnel will deploy for 10-14 day mission - team members are assembling & preparing for ~6a departure
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Thank You
@GovLarryHogan
for Governor’s Citation recognizing my years of Public Service in Maryland & Washington, DC, as well as my recent
@MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrsPIO
response to assist Ft Myer’s Beach, Florida
@FLSERT
during Hurricane Ian
@TownofFMB
@FloridaPIOs
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Update / small Plane crash into power lines in Gaithersburg area, plane, 2 occupants on plane are OK, plane was headed towards (landing) Montgomery Airpark, Airpark is now closed to air traffic
@MontgomeryCoMD
UPDATE
@MCFRS
Media Info Hotline 240.777.2442 Plane crash in Gaithersburg, MD Widespread power outages
@MontgomeryCoMD
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Update / Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village, plane crashed into powerlines,
@mcfrs
‘high-angle rescue response HM728, TRT, RS729, E731, PE708, T725 assisting Small plane into Pepco tower and hanging 100 ft in the air, 2 occupants uninjured, large area of power outages
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Update - IAO Rothbury Dr & Goshen Rd, police &
@mcfrs
fire activity, power out in area, small plane crash into power lines, trapped occupants of the plane are ok, tens of thousands of people reportedly without power
@MontgomeryCoMD
, this includes many traffic lights/signals
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Congratulations to Patricia Piringer, RN, MSN for nearly 40 years government service (all
@NIH
beginning in 1975) Family joined us via Zoom as Clinical Center CEO Major General James Gilman, M.D., presents certificate (Full disclosure Pat is my wife of 45 years) Congratulations!!
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Wind storm damage at the Original Pancake House at Rockville Pike, and Bou Avenue, no injuries and no pancakes
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ICYMI
@MontgomeryCoMD
Rescue operations
@mcfrs
@dcfireems
Technical Rescue Team(s) rescue/removed 2 adult occupants trapped on plane that crashed into power lines in Gaithersburg, MD area. Tower & Crane company (contractors) working w/ PEPCO &
@mcfrs
to get plane down.
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Maryland Task Force 1 (MDTF-1) has been activated for a Type I
@fema
US&R (Urban Search &. Rescue) deployment to Hawaii. This is a 80-member team from Montgomery County
@MontgomeryCoMD
(& partner MD/DC agencies)
@HCDFRS
@PGFDNews
@dcfireems
MD-TF1 is expected to deploy this morn
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Beach Drive near Cedar Lane, Rock Creek has overflowed its banks NOTE Park PD in process of CLOSING Beach Drive, earlier water rescue near Connecticut Avenue not far from here REMINDER if you come across water like this turn around don’t drowned
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Baltimore, MD - First thing Wednesday morn while on the way to the Baltimore City ‘full-in’ Station assignment,
@mcfrs
PE715 (Burtonsville) came across a structure fire at 1303 Clearview Ave., East Baltimore, other BCFD & Mutual Aid units were on scene, fire is under control
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A motorist stopped by Aspen Hill
@mcfrs
FS725 for help with a flat tire. A few FFs helped out & changed it for her thus allowing her to get back on the road safely.
@MontgomeryCoMD
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NOTE: If your car starts sliding on ice, DO NOT hit the accelerator. Remove your foot from the gas & don't hit the brakes. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. EXAMPLE *If the rear of your car is sliding to the right, then turn the steering wheel to the right & vice versa.
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Storm damage, Olney,MD At Morningwood and Queen Elizabeth Dr
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Update - Sandy Spring Rd., Burtonsville, 2000 pound horse has been extricated & removed From collapse cistern, veterinarian examining animal now, all seems ok
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Congrats & best wishes -
@MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs
Captain Audrey Deputy got relieved as the Captain of Paramedic Engine 714 for the final time this morning after 33 years of faithful service to the citizens of Montgomery County. Best wishes on your retirement Captain!
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Lyttonsville Rd, Residential apartment building explosion and fire
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Surprise reception for Dr. Fauci by NIH Fire Department (
@mcfrs
FS751) & Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue (
@mcfrs
RS741) on his 80th birthday as he leaves his office
@nih
@NIAIDNews
on 12/24/2020
@MontgomeryCoMD
SURPRISE! Dr. Fauci is serenaded as he leaves work on his 80th birthday.
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Coming up NBC4 TONITE 11p
@nbcwashington
Reporter
@shomaristone
talks to 3 local men who put themselves in harms way by jumping into the Potomac River to pull a distressed swimmer to shore & then were able to resuscitate the 17-year old teen to save his life!
@COcanalNPS
@mcfrs
Update (Sunday, 9/13) Technical Rescue - Potomac River IAO Sandy Landing, Distressed swimmer,
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Stopped by
@MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs
FS732 (Travilah) to get gas on my way home ~8p on Monday, March 30 ... Unusually quiet w/ the State’s ‘Stay at Home’ Order in effect, heard sound of
@mcfrs
Capt Allen’s bagpipes coming from engine bay playing Wings & Dawning of the Night
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ICYMI,
@MontgomeryCoMD
Animal Rescue, Sligo Creek, stranded dog successfully removed from swift water (creek)
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Maryland (US&R) Urban Search & Rescue team arrives home in Montgomery County - welcome home - 80-member FEMA US&R Team & caravan of vehicles arrived ~830p
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(~2p) IAO 9700 Fields Rd, IAO Washingtonian towers, parking lot, a person exiting their vehicle accidentally backed over themselves with car and were trapped/pinned underneath vehicle. Rapid extrication
@mcfrs
PE732.
@MCFRS_EMIHS
transported Pri 1 trauma.
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A young girl & her dad had a chair with them when stopped in
@mcfrs
FS703 (Rockville) this evening, the catch was her finger was stuck in a chair.
@mcfrs
career & volunteer
@RockvilleVFD
members were able to remove safely without injury. She & her dad now think FS703 crew is
#1
!
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Oh deer - wild animal rescue.....
@mcfrs
T716 (Silver Spring-Four Corners) assisted releasing a deer stuck in a fence near 7500blk Piney Branch Rd, Takoma Park. Once deer was freed from fencing it was able to make its way toward North Takoma Park Piney Branch Park
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Congrats on upcoming retirement from
@mcfrs
& Happy Birthday to Firefighter/Paramedic Paula Northern (14B), ‘on the hoseline’ today in Poolesville on her 60th birthday & 2nd to last shift before retirement w/ ~30 years of service
@MontgomeryCoMD
- Thank You & Best Wishes to you
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Still MISSING. Have you seen this sphere? Notify local authorities if you find it!
#WhereIsTheSun
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Update - SB I270 prior to I370, collision, 2 vehicles,
@MCFRS_EMIHS
transported 1 adult, NLT injuries. Note: dog in one vehicle w/ significant leg injury. (owner being transported by A708B,
@mcfrs
PE708 transported dog to nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway)
SB I270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I370, before Exit 9, collision, 2 cars
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NOTICE: White’s Ferry will CEASE Potomac River ferry operation btwn White’s Ferry Road in Montgomery County, Maryland and White’s Ferry Road in Loudoun County, Virginia EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY due to Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Va ruling - White’s Ferry CROSSING CLOSED
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Today at Derwood fire,
@mcfrs
@MCFRS_EMIHS
did FaceTime w/ Quince Orchard animal hospital to confirm rescuers were doing adequate compressions & find best way to get a pulse & place to look for an IV placement, as well as any cardiac med dosages if needed, 1 dog was resuscitated
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Western Avenue, Mormon Church, roof, collapse, interior, structural damage, injured FF,
@mcfrs
@dcfireems
on scene
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Community Engagement
@mcfrs
PE703, AT703, A732 assisted a teenage autistic girl who climbed a tree & was unable to get down (~15 feet up) A FF climbed tree to stabilize (hold) her until AT703 crew got a ladder in place (mask was taken off because she was scared of him with it on)
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.
@MDSP
Plane Crash Update: Pilot And Passenger Transported To Area Hospital After Successful Rescue Operation In Montgomery Co.
@MontgomeryCoMD
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Update (~4a) airplane was removed from tower & placed on ground. Earlier, just after Midnite 2 adult occupants of plane were transported by
@MCFRS_EMIHS
to area Trauma Center, PEPCO (power utility) assessing & repairing electrical lines, power has been restored to most
ICYMI
@MontgomeryCoMD
Rescue operations
@mcfrs
@dcfireems
Technical Rescue Team(s) rescue/removed 2 adult occupants trapped on plane that crashed into power lines in Gaithersburg, MD area. Tower & Crane company (contractors) working w/ PEPCO &
@mcfrs
to get plane down.
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Congrats to
@MontgomeryCoMD
Bethesda, MD resident
@chefjoseandres
&
@WCKitchen
- no one & no one group more deserving - thank you from
@mcfrs
TIME's new cover: "Without empathy, nothing works." Chef José Andrés wants to feed the world through the pandemic
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Maryland Task Force 1 has left the building....20hr trip to Houston area, some MCFRS/MDTF-1 already in TX w/ Incident Mgt & Support Teams
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Man’s BEST Friend(s) - Potomac River near Brookmont Dam, 2 barking dogs alert passerby cyclist on
@COcanalNPS
towpath of man stuck in mud out of sight ~50 yards away (hopelessly stuck in mud) - the cyclist alerted
@mcfrs
rescuers - once extricated/extracted from mud - no injuries
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Saw a few deer while out for a walk...BTW it’s ok to take a double take....🦌🐄
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Jeopardy....QUESTION: Swift Water Rescue Teams from
@mcfrs
@MontgomeryCoMD
& often
@ffxfirerescue
that responded to this River (& associated trails)near Great Falls hundreds of times a year ANSWER - What is the Potomac River - in fact
@mcfrs
Swift Water will likely respond today
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Baltimore, MD Fire Investigation S. Stricker St LODD
@mcfrs
TRT (Technical Rescue Team) TR700, TR700B, RS729, SU731, BC, Structural Engineer, HR K9 on scene & assisted
@BaltimoreFire
@ATFBaltimore
@MarylandOSFM
as they conduct the scene examination.
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Early this morn (8/29)
@fema
MD-TF1 (Maryland Task Force 1) returned to BWI from (8/16) Maui, HI FEMA deployment. Canine teams K9 Piper & K9 Phirst (deployed 8/13) also returned
@MontgomeryCoMD
along w/ those MD-TF 1 allied agencies
@dcfireems
@PGFDNews
@HCDFRS
WELCOME HOME
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NEW -
@mcfrs
‘18 Pierce Engines are low profile w/ shorter wheel-base design & provides lower hose beds, (w/ new 1 1/2” hose cross lays) & w/ various Safety Messages on display - pictured half of 25 ordered by
@MontgomeryCoMD
are staged & getting ready for final prep & delivery
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Update - 800 Quince Orchard Boulevard, building fire and explosion, heavy fire conditions upon arrival, 2nd alarm dispatched
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Update - 2nd Alarm Sardis Pollo a La Brasa, 400blk N Frederick Av, G burg, 1+sty commercial restaurant, fire in ductwork, extended through roof, ~85 FFs on scene
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The waters of the Potomac River are dangerous.....
Potomac River water rescue at Chain Bridge complete. 5 adults & 4 children trapped by rapidly rising river waters successfully rescued thru joint effort by
#DCsBravest
and
@DCPoliceDept
Harbor units . They are being brought to Georgetown Harbor for medical evaluation.
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6100blk Tilden lane. Many trees and power lines down. Road is closed no power (power out) in area
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Caught in Action
@mcfrs
FF Luis Beltre (FS705) helping an elderly resident, who may have a few mobility challenges, across busy Connecticut Ave. near Plyers Mill Rd (IFO Kensington Fire Station
@MontgomeryCoMD
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ATF Accelerant K9 Mira (MCFRS Partner Capt Rob Rutten) admirably served the Montgomery County community & the National Capital Region for >10 years. Mira (MCFRS, retired) died on May 6, 2018
@mcfrs
@MCFRSNews
@ATFBaltimore
@ATFHQ
@MDOSFM
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ATTENTION:
@MontgomeryCoMD
@fema
MDTF-1 will likely be ACTIVATED for deployment TONITE to Gulf Region - Weather won’t be the only challenge. It’s their 1st deployment during a pandemic. It’s expected ~45
@mcfrs
incl several allied staff from
@PGFDNews
&
@HCDFRS
to be activated
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A passing motorist happened to blow a tire in midst of severe t-storm IFO Fire Station 725 (Aspen Hill)
@mcfrs
crew (25-A) coaxed or assisted the driver into the comfort of the engine room ‘bay’ while they collectively changed a tire (in between calls) - Community Engagement
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Probably last Beautiful sunset of 2020 - looking out over Georgetown Prep, N Bethesda
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Dog Gone it!!!!
@mcfrs
PE731, T731, M731 at Black Hills Lake (boat operator training) & assisted Maryland National Captial Park Police w/ animal rescue. Gus, (chocolate lab) got away from owner (chased a beaver) & became distressed while returning to shore. Gus rescued & reunited
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They're baaaack.....MDTF-1 just pulling to US&R warehouse in Rockville - Welcome Home from Hurricane Harvey & Texas deployment
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ATTENTION:
@MontgomeryCoMD
Maryland Task Force One (MD-TF1) has been called upon again, this time headed to Florida. MD-TF1 (Type3) has been ACTIVATED & preparing to deploy, likely w/ 3 tractor trailers, 2 box trucks, 5 pick up trucks, 4 vans, 8 boats and 45 US&R specialist
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Thank you
@chefjoseandres
(
@MontgomeryCoMD
resident) Not only Keeping the masses fed
@WCKitchen
, but (unselfishly) helping to protect area healthcare workers
@MoCoDHHS
@mccffcf
@mcfrs
@MCFRS_EMIHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Taking 4,000 N95 masks to hospitals in DC area! We ordered these previously for
@WCKitchen
work feeding the cruise ships....Our government must make sure all healthcare workers have the PPE they need! In meantime, we will help however we can....
#ChefsForAmerica
#PPENow
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Update - Whole Foods , River Rd - Clean up in the produce aisle.
@mcfrs
on scene,
@MCFRS_EMIHS
transported one person for check up, NLTI
MCFRS is responding to 5269 River Road/Potomac(Whole Foods Market) for a vehicle into the building. All occupants are reported out of the vehicle.
@DavidPazos15
@mcfrsPIO
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Charleston, SC Deputy Chief John Tippett (MCFRS retired) will be named CFD Interim Fire Chief - Congrats & Good Luck
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Update (Initial dispatch ~1050a 4/25) 3820 Inverness Dr, North Chevy Chase, house fire, 1st arriving
@mcfrs
FFs encountered heavy fire coming from attached garage w/ extension to house, power lines down, all occupants got out, no injuries, 1 family displaced, ~65 FFs on scene
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Active
@mcfrs
Firefighter Michael Guido passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2022. Michael was recently assigned to FS729A (Germantown) after spending beginning of his career at FS701 ( Silver Spring)
@MontgomeryCoMD
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Nov 5, 2022, in PA
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And so it begins for seventy-two (72)
@mcfrs
Firefighter/Rescuer Recruits
@MontgomeryCoMD
Public Safety Training Academy - 1/2/23 today begins a journey, every day is a training day
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Honoring
@BaltimoreFire
Fallen Firefighters Lt Paul Butrim, Lt Kelsey Sadler & Firefighter/Paramedic Kenny Lacayo
@MontgomeryCoMD
@mcfrs
Recruit Class attending Memorial Service along w/ hundreds of others from MoCo & thousands of other FFs (
@wjz
)
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Water Rescue - Tuckerman Lane near Post Oak Drive, Potomac, Road CLOSED, several people removed from vehicles
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(~6a initial dispatch) The Arrive Apartments (8750 Georgia Ave)
3-alarm fire. Fire is out.
6 people transported to the hospital.
1 in critical condition.
2 FFs NLT injuries
1st arriving
@mcfrs
crews faced w/ fire & heavy smoke on 7th Fl w/ numerous people needing assistance
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Update - Double FATAL Collision - Muddy Branch Rd & W Deer Park Rd,
@mcpnews
Collision Reconstruction Unit have confirmed a 2nd fatality in the collision on Muddy Branch Rd at W. Deer Park Rd. The PD investigation remains ongoing.
Update - Muddy Branch Rd at W. Deer Park Rd collision, Gburg.
@mcpnews
report at least 1 confirmed fatality. PD investigation is ongoing & updates will be posted by MCPD as additional information is confirmed. some lanes are blocked. NOTE:
@MCFRS_EMIHS
transported 3 Pri2 traumas
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ICYMI - Potomac River Rescue - 3 local men put themselves in harms way by jumping into the Potomac River to pull a drowning swimmer to shore & then were able to resuscitate the 17-year old teen to save his life!
@COcanalNPS
@mcfrs
ICYMI (Sunday 9/13) Potomac River, near-drowning, very fortunately bystanders/witnessed take action to rescue distressed teenage swimmer near Sandy Landing & IAO Billy Goat Trail
@COcanalNPS
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ICYMI (~1030a 3/3/22) 2400blk Lyttonsville Rd, Friendly Garden Apartments , Silver Spring,
@mcfrs
FFs arrived & encountered heavy fire, several residents self evacuated/rescued, FFs assisted others & rescued a few others, still trying to account for all residents, ~150 FFs OS
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Update - Norwood School - animal rescue 110lb Labrador retriever fell into a well, pet dog apparently had gotten away from owner, as they searched for the dog they heard some whimpering in a heavy brush area (off the beaten path) & were able to locate the dog (in well) called 911
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Update - Hiawatha Lane, TH, all occupants reported out, heavy fire conditions upon arrival,
@mcfrs
on scene ‘attacking’ fire
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Procession In honor of
@RockvilleVFD
Past Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief Scott Eric Emmons. In addition Emmons was a Detective w/ Metropolitan PD
@DCPoliceDept
in Washington, DC & served on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, as well &
In honor of
@RockvilleVFD
Deputy Chief Scott Emmons -
@mcfrs
@mcvfra
@RockvilleVFD
@DCPoliceDept
personnel & staff vehicles ‘stand-by’ for procession escorting DFC Emmons from Baltimore to Rockville
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Water Rescues
@MontgomeryCoMD
(9/1) Flooded roads, power outages, many apartment(s) in Rockville (Twinbrook Parkway) flooded & people rescued
~430a Water/Technical Rescues (Rockville)
@MontgomeryCoMD
13200blk Twinbrook Pkwy & 200blk Congressional La - multiple basement level apts flooding w/ occupants stuck in apt due to water level in hallway, etc, multiple
@mcfrs
units on scene(s) breaking apt windows/doors to rescue
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ICYMI - The crew
@mcfrs
Fire Station *701* in downtown Silver Spring
@MontgomeryCoMD
said congratulations to Alex Ovechkin
@ovi8
on recent goal *701* ! The Great Eight. Looking forward to
#702
, 703, 704.....
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‘Icing on the cake’
@MontgomeryCoMD
Meadow Creek neighborhood When COVID19 ‘Stay-at-Home’ interrupts 8 year-old Lolo’s birthday party, but
@mcfrs
FS731 (Quince Orchard) crew came to the rescue w/ a ‘drive-by’ along w/ a caravan of others - Happy Birthday Lolo!
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Honoring
@FCDFRS
Chief Laird at I270/Montrose Road Overpass - ‘Aerial Tower Arch’ with
@mcfrs
AT723 (Twinbrook) & AT719 (Montgomery Hills)
.mcfrs Honoring a
@FCDFRS
Fallen Fire Fighter on his way home through
@MontgomeryCoMD
- RIP Joshua Laird (LODD 8/11)
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