Master Fire Fighter Donnie Simmons appeared recently on the County show “What’s Brewin” to discuss the varied dangers of the Potomac River. Please take a moment and watch the video to learn more about this beautiful, yet potentially deadly, natural wonder.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Do something cool today. Check your smoke alarms to make sure they work!
While the temps may not be in the triple digits today, it will still be a hot one! If you want to do something cool today, please check your smoke alarms to make sure they work! Also take a moment to view the below video from our friends at the United States Fire Administration.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
MCFRS News and Notes June 25th to July 4th
We here at MCFRS are continuing to expand our social media content horizon. Below, you will find some of our significant incidents for the time frame mentioned above as well as some videos featuring our department. Hopefully you will find this useful!
Promotions
The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief:
Charles W. Bailey
Charles J. Bartlett
The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Captain:
Bruce Gibbs
Mike Baltrotsky
News Videos
Significant Emergency Incidents June 25th to July 4th
Battalion 1 (Silver Spring, Burtonsville, Hillandale, Takoma Park) Incidents:
*Incident #69813 8700 block Georgia Ave. HVAC fire at the Wachovia bank 4K in damage to contents and furnace.
*8700 block Flower Ave. - for garage: E716 arrived on scene with smoke showing. - 1 story cinderblock garage. Fire in auto and debris around auto inside of garage. T701 forced entry by cutting overhead garage door. Fire quickly controlled by crews. Cause not determined, Investigators continuing investigation. $50K to contents, $10K to structure, no injuries, no displaced.
*8500 block Milford Ave - Units arrived with a single family house with fire in the rear porch and extension into the house. One firefighter transported for medical eval, no other injuries - Loss 100K/50K
Battalion 2 (Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Glen Echo) Incidents:
*Box area 06-03 for the inhalation emergency with one unconscious. Units found a semi conscious adult male requiring ALS who had been rescued by another employee. Investigation revealed a Freon 22 leak in a chiller room which was quickly mitigated. The building was ventilated and retested. Held with Haz Mat units.
*Injured person fall from the platform at Grosvenor Metro, 10501 Rockville Pike - Units on scene found adult male DOA on tracks, one train full of passengers stranded on tracks. Returned train to Medical Center where units assisted passengers from train. Scene turned over to Metro Police for investigation
Battalion 3 (Rockville, Germantown, Poolesville, Incidents:
*500 block College Pky for smoke in the townhouse - Units found food on the stove and held Co 3 units - No injuries
*River Rd and Seneca Rd - Two vehicle, head-on collision. Six patients as follows: one priority 1A, one priority 1B, three priority 2C, and one priority 3
*14700 block Turkey Foot Rd - smoke in the house - Units found a water heater with an electrical issue
*12300 block Parklawn Drive - found fire through roof of self storage unit | 40K - cause - workers using large propane torch to clear grass & weeds. 1 civilian with burns to hands and smoke inhalation
Battalion 4 (Kensington, Sandy Spring) Incidents:
*Montgomery General Hospital - Hazmat assignment for unknown powder on the 5th floor - Units investigated and found powdered potato mix in a styro foam cup - good intent
*Box 21-13 for the House Fire (lightning) @ 13400 block Artic Ave. On scene w/ attic fire. Held all units.
*Box 25-08 for the Apartment Fire @ 14100 block Grand Pre Rd. On scene w/ dryer fire w/ extension to laundry room. Held all units.
*14100 block Grand-Pre Road - Building Fire - 4-story garden style apartment - Units on scene with a working fire, contained to the room of origin. 14 units displaced due to water damage. All occupants provided for by the Red Cross. No injuries' 50k structure, 25k content.
Battalion 5 (Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Hyattstown, Laytonsville) Incidents:
*FS08 – 8800 block Cross Country Place - Report of shed on fire behind townhouse - units found 6' x 10' plastic shed fully involved - no extension to townhouse - No injuries or displacements - $2K loss - cause was homeowner moved operating grill into shed when thunderstorm hit the area
*17700 block Parkridge Drive - Adult male single GSW to chest - Working Code to hospital by M729
Promotions
The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief:
Charles W. Bailey
Charles J. Bartlett
The following personnel have been promoted to the rank of Captain:
Bruce Gibbs
Mike Baltrotsky
News Videos
Battalion 1 (Silver Spring, Burtonsville, Hillandale, Takoma Park) Incidents:
*Incident #69813 8700 block Georgia Ave. HVAC fire at the Wachovia bank 4K in damage to contents and furnace.
*8700 block Flower Ave. - for garage: E716 arrived on scene with smoke showing. - 1 story cinderblock garage. Fire in auto and debris around auto inside of garage. T701 forced entry by cutting overhead garage door. Fire quickly controlled by crews. Cause not determined, Investigators continuing investigation. $50K to contents, $10K to structure, no injuries, no displaced.
*8500 block Milford Ave - Units arrived with a single family house with fire in the rear porch and extension into the house. One firefighter transported for medical eval, no other injuries - Loss 100K/50K
Battalion 2 (Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Glen Echo) Incidents:
*Box area 06-03 for the inhalation emergency with one unconscious. Units found a semi conscious adult male requiring ALS who had been rescued by another employee. Investigation revealed a Freon 22 leak in a chiller room which was quickly mitigated. The building was ventilated and retested. Held with Haz Mat units.
*Injured person fall from the platform at Grosvenor Metro, 10501 Rockville Pike - Units on scene found adult male DOA on tracks, one train full of passengers stranded on tracks. Returned train to Medical Center where units assisted passengers from train. Scene turned over to Metro Police for investigation
Battalion 3 (Rockville, Germantown, Poolesville, Incidents:
*500 block College Pky for smoke in the townhouse - Units found food on the stove and held Co 3 units - No injuries
*River Rd and Seneca Rd - Two vehicle, head-on collision. Six patients as follows: one priority 1A, one priority 1B, three priority 2C, and one priority 3
*14700 block Turkey Foot Rd - smoke in the house - Units found a water heater with an electrical issue
*12300 block Parklawn Drive - found fire through roof of self storage unit | 40K - cause - workers using large propane torch to clear grass & weeds. 1 civilian with burns to hands and smoke inhalation
Battalion 4 (Kensington, Sandy Spring) Incidents:
*Montgomery General Hospital - Hazmat assignment for unknown powder on the 5th floor - Units investigated and found powdered potato mix in a styro foam cup - good intent
*Box 21-13 for the House Fire (lightning) @ 13400 block Artic Ave. On scene w/ attic fire. Held all units.
*Box 25-08 for the Apartment Fire @ 14100 block Grand Pre Rd. On scene w/ dryer fire w/ extension to laundry room. Held all units.
*14100 block Grand-Pre Road - Building Fire - 4-story garden style apartment - Units on scene with a working fire, contained to the room of origin. 14 units displaced due to water damage. All occupants provided for by the Red Cross. No injuries' 50k structure, 25k content.
Battalion 5 (Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Hyattstown, Laytonsville) Incidents:
*FS08 – 8800 block Cross Country Place - Report of shed on fire behind townhouse - units found 6' x 10' plastic shed fully involved - no extension to townhouse - No injuries or displacements - $2K loss - cause was homeowner moved operating grill into shed when thunderstorm hit the area
*17700 block Parkridge Drive - Adult male single GSW to chest - Working Code to hospital by M729
Friday, July 2, 2010
Have A SAFE Holiday Weekend!
As we get ready to head into this fantastic holiday weekend, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that fire and serious injury never take a holiday off! I know, call me party pooper but my job is to prevent the 9-1-1 call! : )
Everyone should know by now that fireworks are illegal in the County. Please leave fireworks to the professionals! If you decide to light off fire works in the County and we find you, misdemeanor charges and fines not to exceed $500 are in store. You Light It, We’ll Write It!
Everyone should know by now that fireworks are illegal in the County. Please leave fireworks to the professionals! If you decide to light off fire works in the County and we find you, misdemeanor charges and fines not to exceed $500 are in store. You Light It, We’ll Write It!The County will again this year host two Independence Day fireworks displays on Sunday, July 4: County Fireworks Displays in Germantown and Kensington
If you are headed out anywhere around the Potomac River please be careful and do not even think about entering the water. Swimming, or wading, in the Potomac River is both deadly and illegal and citations will be issued for violations. Our Fire and Rescue Crews will be at several locations along the river this Saturday handing out bi-lingual tip sheets (on right) to visitors warning of the dangers and ramifications of entering the water.
Here’s hoping you and your loved ones enjoy a Happy and SAFE Holiday weekend!
Stay Safe,
Bill Delaney
Program Manager – Community Safety Education
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Media Advisory - Press Conference Today at 11 AM
LEGGETT TO JOIN REGIONAL OFFICIALS BEFORE JULY 4 HOLIDAY TO WARN OF DROWNING DANGERS IN POTOMAC RIVER
Potomac River Overlook at Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Boulevard., Potomac
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will join regional officials to highlight the ever-present dangers in the Potomac River Gorge in light of the two drownings on Memorial Day. Many out-of-town visitors, who may not be aware of the risks, are expected in the Washington area for the July 4 holiday weekend.
Officials will emphasize that swimming in the Potomac River is both deadly and illegal, that citations will continue to be issued for violations, and that entering the Potomac River to swim or cool off can result in death.
National Park Service and U.S. Park Police will release an updated DVD about the hazards of the Potomac River Gorge. The video is also available in Spanish and Vietnamese. These communities have had the highest number of recent drownings.
In additino to Leggett, speakers will include Kevin Brandt, superintendent, C &O Canal National Historical Park; Jon G. James, deputy superintendent, George Washington Memorial Parkway; William Lynch, assistant chief, United States Park Police; Richard Bowers, chief, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service; John Caussin, assistant fire chief, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department; and Sgt. Jeffrey Blevins, Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spanish and Vietnamese speakers will be available onsite for news media interviews.
News photographers and reporters are strongly advised to wear appropriate footwear, rain gear and clothing for wet and muddy conditions.
Directions and Parking: The Potomac River Overlook at Great Falls Tavern is located at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road in Potomac. Parking will be available in the Great Falls Tavern parking lot. News media microwave trucks or satellite trucks may drive across the bridge at Lock #19 (at Great Falls Tavern). All other crew cars must remain parked in the main parking lot at the Great Falls Tavern.
Media Contacts: National Park Service, Bill Line/Toni Braxton, 202-619-7400 or
U.S. Park Police, Sgt. David Schlosser, 202-619-7163
Thursday, July 1, 2010, 11 a.m.
Potomac River Overlook at Great Falls Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Boulevard., Potomac
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will join regional officials to highlight the ever-present dangers in the Potomac River Gorge in light of the two drownings on Memorial Day. Many out-of-town visitors, who may not be aware of the risks, are expected in the Washington area for the July 4 holiday weekend.
Officials will emphasize that swimming in the Potomac River is both deadly and illegal, that citations will continue to be issued for violations, and that entering the Potomac River to swim or cool off can result in death.
National Park Service and U.S. Park Police will release an updated DVD about the hazards of the Potomac River Gorge. The video is also available in Spanish and Vietnamese. These communities have had the highest number of recent drownings.
In additino to Leggett, speakers will include Kevin Brandt, superintendent, C &O Canal National Historical Park; Jon G. James, deputy superintendent, George Washington Memorial Parkway; William Lynch, assistant chief, United States Park Police; Richard Bowers, chief, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service; John Caussin, assistant fire chief, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department; and Sgt. Jeffrey Blevins, Metropolitan Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spanish and Vietnamese speakers will be available onsite for news media interviews.
News photographers and reporters are strongly advised to wear appropriate footwear, rain gear and clothing for wet and muddy conditions.
Directions and Parking: The Potomac River Overlook at Great Falls Tavern is located at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road in Potomac. Parking will be available in the Great Falls Tavern parking lot. News media microwave trucks or satellite trucks may drive across the bridge at Lock #19 (at Great Falls Tavern). All other crew cars must remain parked in the main parking lot at the Great Falls Tavern.
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Media Contacts: National Park Service, Bill Line/Toni Braxton, 202-619-7400 or
U.S. Park Police, Sgt. David Schlosser, 202-619-7163
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