Battalion Chief Graduates From Prestigious FBI Academy

On June 10, 2016 Battalion Chief (BC) Kevin Frazier graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. BC Frazier attended the intense ten week program along with two hundred and twelve other law enforcement officers from across the country as well as internationally. FBI Director James Comey was on hand at the ceremony as the principal speaker.

The renowned program offers selected law enforcement officers advanced leadership, communication and fitness training. According to the FBI, those selected for the program average 19 years of law enforcement experience and have proven track records as professionals within their agencies.

BC Frazier is a 28 year veteran of MCFRS who currently leads the Fire and Explosive Investigations Section, whose members have law enforcement training and powers, within the department.

Congratulations BC Kevin Frazier on this incredible achievement!

FBI Director James Comey (L) congratulations BC Kevin Frazier

Individual Attempt on the Mall Disrupted - Video of MCFRS Bomb Technicians At Work

Rockville, MD - - - On Monday, August 22, 2011 an officer of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division was on patrol of Cabin John Regional Park (10601 Westlake Drive, Bethesda Md.). The officer saw a subject in a red jeep Cherokee that was parked in an isolated part of the park after the park was closed. As he approached the vehicle, he found fireworks in the vehicle.

Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded and their investigation revealed that the Jeep had been fitted with a turret and multiple tubes from which fireworks were to be deployed. The Joint Terrorism Task Force was notified and responded as well. The subject was identified as Glenn Neff, 27, of Stewart, Florida. Neff made statements that he didn’t want to hurt anyone. The device was made to draw attention to himself and issues he had with the banking industry. He had planned to ignite them on the National Mall. Also located in his vehicle was drug paraphernalia and alcohol.

Montgomery County Fire and Explosive Investigations Section rendered the devices safe on the scene. The subject has been taken into custody and charges are pending. This release will be updated upon issuance of charges.

Below is some video of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue bomb technicians removing the turret from the top of the vehicle. Video courtesy of Battalion Chief Kevin Frazier, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.