New Glenmont Fire Station #18 Update

Construction of new Glenmont Fire Station #18 is progressing along nicely! If everything continues to go according to plan, the new station could be up and running sometime in November of this year.

The old Fire Station #18 was demolished several months ago as the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) was building a new intersection at Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road and the old station was located on the planned intersection site. This replacement fire station will be located on a different site but in proximity to the service area of the current station.

Currently, Fire Station #18’s units and crews are operating out of the old Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad station located on Grandview Avenue.

Below are photos showing construction progress.

Morning Equipment Check

Master Firefighter Brian Hayden conducting daily morning check on Truck 718 this beautiful Saturday morning. Each morning our Firefighters check out each piece of apparatus and equipment to ensure operational readiness. Photo Courtesy of Firefighter Jay Luksis

Space Heaters and Fire

Chief Bowers recently appeared on County Report This Week to highlight fire dangers associated with space heaters.

Fire Station 18 A-Shift Participates In National Night Out In Glenmont

By: Captain Derrick Anthony, Station Commander

      Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

      Fire Station 18 A-Shift

Montgomery County Fire Station 18 participated Tuesday, August 2nd in the National Night Out Crime and Community Awareness campaign at Weller Road Elementary School. The local event was sponsored by Mrs. Rose Alvarez, President of the Glenmont Civic Association.

E718 (fire truck that carries hose and water) and AT718 (fire truck with the big ladder on top) partnered with police officers from the Fourth District to represent Montgomery County’s finest at the local event.  The Glenmont Civic Association organized activities to acquaint community residents with their local law enforcement and fire/rescue personnel as well as providing a platform for public safety to deliver crime and safety awareness messages.

Members from Company 18 set up static displays with the engine and tower providing residents an opportunity to see what we do first hand!  Captain Derrick Anthony, FS18 A-Shift, gave a brief introduction and emphasized to the residents that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is an “All Hazards” community based fire department that is here to serve and protect the residents of Montgomery County.