September is National Preparedness Month In recent years, devastating earthquakes, tornadoes, winter storms, floods and wildfires have...

Having working smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers play a large role in you and your loved ones surviving a fire in your home. Ano...

Sad to report that one of our search and rescue dogs who retired earlier this year, Jed, passed away this past weekend. Jed served us, and ...

September is National Preparedness Month! MCFRS encourages all residents to plan and prepare for a variety of emergencies that can potentia...

Just a reminder that September is National Preparedness Month .  This years theme is: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan ...

Overall emergency preparedness is a must for every individual and family.  Part of being prepared is having a disaster supply kit. via Re...

Would you and your loved ones know what to do if you heard a loud roar that sounded like a train; looked out the window and saw a tornado in...

Having working smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers play a large role in you and your loved ones surviving a fire in your home. Ano...

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This week is Arson Awareness Week and the theme this year is “Reducing Residential Arson.”  Below please find some information from our part...

Happy 9th Birthday to Frankie, one of our Urban Search and Rescue Team dogs. The photos below are of Frankie, including one with Mommy/Handl...

Just wanted to make everyone aware of some resources for smart phones or tablets that you might find useful.  H urricane safety tips are r...

How many of you know that September is National Preparedness Month?  This year’s theme is “ Pledge to Prepare - Awareness to Action .”  Fi...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2011   Maryland Task Force 1 – Activated   Rockville - - - Maryland Task Force 1 (MDTF-1) has received its...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2011   Maryland Task Force 1 - On Alert Rockville - - - Maryland Task Force 1 (MDTF-1) has been placed on ...

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates residents in disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their communit...

In advance of Tropical Storm Emily moving toward parts of southern Florida this weekend, FEMA is encouraging residents along the Florida an...

This is not a safety tip per se but it relates to preparedness which can, ultimately, help keep you safe during disasters.   Please take a m...

Rockville - - - The Montgomery County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is pleased to announce the spring and fall class schedule for...

MC CERT team with Montouis Haiti 'Lifesavers' June 2010. CERT Program Manager Greg St. James in middle with Hawaiian shirt. Mont...