MCFRS Kicks Off Annual Summer of Safety Campaign

This weekend, Fire Chief Scott E. Goldstein will launch the “101 Days of Summer of Safety” campaign. On a daily basis and through Labor Day, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) will provide critical tips which, if practiced, will enhance the safety and welfare of our residents. Follow us and we will lead you toward safer habits to help protect you, your children, and your pets from the dangers which may come from sun exposure, leaving unattended pets and children in motor vehicles, recreational water activities, barbeque grilling and outdoor eating, heat-related emergencies, traveling the roads, and much, much more.

Fire Chief Goldstein’s campaign goal is to raise the collective awareness of our community in a fun, interactive and engaging format. Stick with us all summer and see what you may learn! It just might save your life. Are you in?

Follow us here and on our Social Media platforms using #mcfrsSOS all summer long!

Teaching Kids How to Walk Safely

Hard to believe but school starts next week!

If your child walks to school, now would be a good time to review with her/him how to safely walk to school.  The below tips are provided by our partners in safety SafeKids.

• Teach kids at an early age to look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Then remind them to continue looking around until safely across.


• It’s always best to walk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.


• Teach kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.


• Children under 10 need to cross the street with an adult. Every child is different, but developmentally, most kids are unable to judge the speed and distance of oncoming cars until age 10.


• Encourage kids to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up.


• Teach kids not to run or dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.


• If kids are walking when it’s dark out, teach them to be especially alert and make sure they are visible to drivers. Have them wear light- or brightly-colored clothing and reflective gear.

Child Passenger Safety - Selecting The Right Car Seat

As mentioned in yesterday's blog post, this weeks themes in the Montgomery County Summer of Safety outreach are smoke alarms and child passenger safety.

One question that pops up often for parents is: how do I select the right car seat for my child?

Wonder no longer as we have the answers in this very informative two-page fact sheet.  Please go here to learn more: Selecting The Right Car Seat