Our Door to Door Update

MCFRS fire fighters have visited 15,468 homes, installed 422 Smoke Alarms & 529 9-volt batteries since November as part of our door to door campaign! Look for our fire fighters each Saturday afternoon as they go to homes throughout the county offering to check smoke alarms and hand out safety tips.

Career Fire Fighters Donate $1,000

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett accepts a check for $1,000 from John Sparks, president of the Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Association, for the "Yes Montgomery Can!" effort. See the video at MCFRS TV.

Delays, Closings, and Other Information Due to Winter Storms and Emergencies

Stay Safe out there over the next few days!

Delays, Closings, and Other Information Due to Winter Storms and EmergenciesFind out about delays and closings, snow removal services and the latest weather information.

Keeping Warm Safely!

It sure is cold out there today and for the next several days. During these times we here at fire and rescue see a huge increase in home fires due to folks not using heating devices properly. In addition, we also see an increase in the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning.

To try and help everyone to stay warm in a safe manner, and to protect against other cold related issues, we ask you to take time to review the below safety tips (many from our friends at the Home Safety Council):

Winter Weather Safety

Fire Escape Planning

Prevent Home Fires!

Please take a moment to watch Chief Bowers, on FOX5 last Friday morning, talk about ways to prevent home fires and what to do to prepare in case of fire.

Click here to watch: Chief Bowers, on FOX5