MCFRS Significant Incident Map

Sorry folks but am a little behind on my weekly posting.  Will be attempting to get caught up over the next few days. 

This map is for significant incidents Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, August 3, 2013.  As always, these do not include “routine” fire or EMS calls so they do not certainly represent the true number of incidents our stations responded to during this time frame.

As always, stay safe! BD

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map

For the week of Sunday, July 14 – Saturday, July 20.  Just a reminder that the below events are only a snap shot of the number of emergencies we respond too.  These are the incidents that we feel are significant in nature.

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map

For incidents Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 22.

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map

Significant incidents MCFRS responded too Sunday, May 26 through Saturday, June 8. 

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No Twitter? No Problem! You Can Still Get MCFRS Updates!

Do not have a Twitter account but want to receive Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s tweets via text? No problem.

A Twitter feature called Fast Follow make it possible for those with a cell phone and a text messaging plan to receive tweet’s on their phone.  Understand that Text messaging rates apply.

Here is how you do it:

Text “follow @mcfrs” to 40404.  You will get a text message back indicating you are now following @MCFRS.  The text will also provide guidance on how to stop the text messages if you no longer wish to receive them.

If you follow, you can expect to receive all of the latest news, updates, and safety tips from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

MCFRS Significant Incident Map

Sunday, April 14 – Saturday, April 20

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, March 17 – Saturday, March 23

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

Please look for the incidents that also have a camera icon.  When you click on those you will find at least one photo with a potential link to more photos from that particular incident.

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, March 10 – Saturday, March 16

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email  letting us know what you think.

 

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, March 3 – Saturday, March 9

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think. 

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, February 24 – Saturday, March 2. New Feature Added!

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

We have added a NEW feature as well!  Look for the Camera Icon next to some of the incidents.  Clicking on this icon will either show you a photo or a photo and a link to more photos of the incident.  Hope everyone likes this new feature.

Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think. 

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, February 17 – Saturday, February 23. New Feature Added!

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

We have added a NEW feature as well!  Look for the Camera Icon next to some of the incidents.  Clicking on this icon will either show you a photo or a photo and a link to more photos of the incident.  Hope everyone likes this new feature.

Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think. 

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map Sunday, February 10 – Saturday, February 16

Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think. 

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Learn How To Reduce Your Property Tax Bill By 50%

Automatic Fire Sprinklers

• Council Bill #25-03 - Effective 1/14/2004
  - Requires Fire Sprinkler Systems In New Single-Family Homes
• Council Bill #25-03 - Background
  - Requires Fire Sprinkler Systems In New Single-Family Homes

The Facts

• Automatic fire sprinklers have been in use in the U.S. since 1874.
• Fire sprinklers are widely recognized as the single most effective method for fighting the spread of fires in their early stages - before they can cause severe injury to people and damage to property.
• When one fire sprinkler head goes off to fight a fire the entire sprinkler system does NOT activate. Sprinklers react to temperatures in individual rooms.
• The chances of a fire sprinkler accidentally going off are extremely remote.
• Installation of fire sprinklers can provide discounts on insurance premiums.
• The costs for installing fire sprinkler systems in buildings 6 to 8 stories high ranges from under a dollar to about $2.00 per square foot in most new construction and from about $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot for retrofitting sprinklers in existing buildings.
• The installation of fire sprinklers in new residential construction is estimated to make up around 1% of the total building cost. (Similar to the cost of new carpet)
• Over 200 U.S. communities have residential sprinkler laws. Roughly 100 of these communities are in California. In downtown Fresno for example, there has been fire damage of only $42,000 during a 10-year period in which its sprinkler law has been in effect.
• According to the National Fire Protection Association, property damage in hotel fires was 78% less in structures with sprinklers than it was in structures without sprinklers during the years 1983-87. (Average loss per fire was $2,300 in sprinklered buildings and $10,300 in unsprinklered buildings.)
• Nearly half of all hotels and motels, according to a 1988 survey by NFPA, have sprinkler systems.
• NFPA has no record of a fire killing more than two people in a completely sprinklered building where the system was properly operating, except in an explosion or flash fire or where industrial fire brigade members or employees were killed during fire suppression operations.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS

Automatic sprinkler systems have enjoyed an enviable record of protecting life and property for over 100 years. Yet, there are still common misunderstandings about the operation and effectiveness of automatic fire sprinkler systems:

Myth 1: "Water damage from a sprinkler system will be more extensive than fire damage."

Fact: Water damage from a home sprinkler system will be much less severe than the damage caused by water from fire-fighting hose lines or smoke and fire damage if the fire goes unabated. Quick response sprinklers release 8-24 gallons of water per minute compared to 50-125 gallons per minute released by a fire hose.

Myth 2: "When a fire occurs, every sprinkler head goes off."

Fact: Sprinkler heads are individually activated by fire. Residential fires are usually controlled with one sprinkler head. 90% of all fires are controlled with six or fewer heads and a study conducted in Australia and New Zealand covering 82 years of automatic sprinkler use found that 82% of the fires which occurred were controlled by two or fewer sprinklers.

Myth 3: "A smoke detector provides enough protection."

Fact: Smoke detectors save lives by providing a warning system but can do nothing to extinguish a growing fire or protect those physically unable to escape on their own, such as the elderly or small children. Too often, battery operated smoke detectors fail to function because the batteries are dead or have been removed. As the percent of homes in America that were "protected" with smoke detectors increased from zero to more than 70%, the number of fire deaths in homes did not significantly decrease.

Myth 4: "Sprinklers are designed to protect property, but are not effective for life safety."

Fact: Sprinklers provide a high level of life safety. Statistics demonstrate that there has never been any multiple loss of life in a fully sprinklered building. Property losses are 85% less in residences with fire sprinklers compared to those without sprinklers. The combination of automatic sprinklers and early warning systems in all buildings and residences could reduce overall injuries, loss of life and property damage by at least 50%.

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 Fire Sprinklers – Montgomery County Tax Information (PDF, 148 Kb)

MCFRS Significant Incident Map For the week of January 13 – 19, 2013

In an effort to expand our Open Gov-like offerings, MCFRS has put together the below Google Map: MCFRS Significant Incident Map - Week of January 13 - 19, 2013.

This will allow the user to go in and click on various fire department incident icons to see what is going on and where. Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

The flame icon represents fire related incidents, while the cross indicates vehicle crashes and the circle with heart beat rhythm indicates significant medial related incidents. Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think.

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MCFRS Significant Incident Map - Week of January 6 - 12, 2013

In an effort to expand our Open Gov-like offerings, MCFRS has put together the below Google Map: MCFRS Significant Incident Map - Week of January 6 - 12, 2013.

This will allow the user to go in and click on various fire department incident icons to see what is going on and where. Understand these are only incidents we think have some significance and will not include, for example, a response to false or well intentioned fire alarms. Likewise, not every single medical call is on there either.

The flame icon represents fire related incidents, while the cross indicates vehicle crashes and the circle with heart beat rhythm indicates significant medial related incidents. Hope all of you find this useful. Please comment below or send an email letting us know what you think.
 
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