UPDATE: July 22, 2025
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) would like to provide an important clarification regarding the July 17, 2025, incident involving water discharge near one of our fire stations and an adjacent community baseball field.
On July 18, 2025, MCFRS issued an official statement acknowledging the incident and noted that it remains under active investigation. MCFRS also offered a sincere apology to the players, teams, the Cal Ripken League, and all fans and families impacted by this disruption.
The individuals allegedly involved in this incident are not volunteer members of the Silver Spring Fire Department or any of the 19 Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments in Montgomery County. Rather, the personnel in question are career employees of MCFRS.
We reiterate this clarification to ensure that our dedicated volunteer members are not unfairly associated with this incident. Additionally, MCFRS apologizes to the Maryland National Capital Park Police for the damage done to the field and the work that must be done to ensure the field is playable for the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
On July 18, 2025, MCFRS issued an official statement acknowledging the incident and noted that it remains under active investigation. MCFRS also offered a sincere apology to the players, teams, the Cal Ripken League, and all fans and families impacted by this disruption.
The individuals allegedly involved in this incident are not volunteer members of the Silver Spring Fire Department or any of the 19 Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments in Montgomery County. Rather, the personnel in question are career employees of MCFRS.
We reiterate this clarification to ensure that our dedicated volunteer members are not unfairly associated with this incident. Additionally, MCFRS apologizes to the Maryland National Capital Park Police for the damage done to the field and the work that must be done to ensure the field is playable for the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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Friday, July 18, 2025
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Statement
Regarding Water Discharge Incident Near Fire Station and Local BallfieldMontgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is aware of an incident involving a water discharge near one of our fire stations and a nearby community baseball field on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, which unfortunately led to the cancellation of a scheduled game.
We want to express our sincere apologies to the players, teams, Cal Ripken League, and all fans and families impacted by this disruption. We understand how important this venue is to the community and especially to the young athletes who look forward to these events.
At this time, we are actively gathering all relevant information and coordinating with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police to understand exactly what occurred. While the fire station and ballfield have long shared this space as neighbors, we recognize that incidents like this can have a real impact — and we take that seriously.
Our top priority remains public safety, and we are committed to maintaining open and transparent communication as we work through the facts. We deeply value our relationship with the community and are taking steps to ensure this matter is thoroughly reviewed and that future disruptions are prevented.
Again, we extend our heartfelt apologies and appreciate your patience and understanding as we move forward together.
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